I was honored to have two illustrations in the recent "Flora and Fauna" issue of Candyfloss magazine. This gorgeous curated magazine features contemporary art by artists from across the globe. The Flora and Fauna theme makes for an inspiring look at the natural world around us. Inside this luscious issue are in-depth interviews with Vanessa Van Meerhaeghe (her art graces the cover), photographer Kristin Sjaarda and embroidery artist Anna …
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Process behind creating the “Santorini Romance” illustration
In response to the call for submissions for the recent PLAY ALONG Illustration Party put on by They Draw & Travel and They Draw & Cook (now combined into the website https://they-draw.com) called "It's All Greek To Me," I decided to depict my son Luke and his wife Audra enjoying what makes Santorini magical (living through them and hoping I can get there someday - I have always swooned over photos of their white buildings, blue roofs, and …
Dream. Plan. Do. Creativity During a Pandemic
As I write this, it has now been more than two months since formal “stay-at-home” orders went into effect locally due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. There have been so many emotions and adjustments including worry, uncertainty, feeling overwhelmed, having creative block, etc. I am fortunate that my three sons are past their raucous years underfoot (miss those days!) and that this lock-down has given me time to pursue extra …
Push Your Designs Out to the Media (and Other Scary Things)
I recently had the honor of having one of my illustrations selected by the United Nations for their Global Call Out to Creatives to Fight COVID-19. I thought I would write about the steps I took to create this design as well as how I shared this good news and the important mission my art is now a part of. The OpportunityInspiration for "Safe at Home"This is BIG – Getting Shortlisted by the United NationsPitching to the MediaMedia …