Lemon

I have a lemon inside of me... or so it seems that's the size of my baby this week. He/she is 14 weeks and growing stronger each day!

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Sing a New Song

This piece is all about singing a new song when you are down and out. She's an opera singer and has prepared a something new just for you. Plus, if you decide to sing a song when the day seems grey, I guarantee that you'll feel better.

Now, I want to make your day even better, because this is a free download that is now available via Indie Fixx's Feed Your Soul: Free Art Project! All you need is paper and a printer with ink, and it's yours for free.

So now it's your opportunity to hop on over to Feed Your Soul and download the print for yourself. Just click on the image to see all of the artists' work and download some prints to adorn your home.

On top of this special download, I'm giving away the two original drawings that I created for the print. In order to enter the contest, you need to visit Indie Fixx and make a comment about my work.

Al Hirschfeld Treasury

I'm honored to be included among the artists who are compared to the brilliant artist, Al Hirschfeld.

Below is a video that shows Al Hirschfeld creating a Paul Newman caricature.

And here are links to all of the artwork featured in this treasury:

The Red Line by Kristina Laurendi Havens

Leave Your Mark by NestaHome

Why Fly When You Have New Shoes by AM/FM Art & Oddities

Moving Castle Sale by JMCdesigns

3 roses by Helen Gotlib

Custom Portrait by Tres Locas

Summer Street Flowers by Shawna Handke

A Horse a Day by Erica Lea

VINTAGE KODAK DUAFLEX II by Citrus Tree

We Flew Away Series by Imagine Studio

Bamboo by Kelly Shields

Place Title Here by Mary Lundberg

Mother's Day SALE

I just decided to have a special Mother's Day sale! I want a way to honor all of the moms and moms-to-be this year, so I am offering some select items at lower prices for a limited time. The prices have been adjusted accordingly, so all you need to do is make your purchase. The images below will link you to some of the products, or you can view all of the specials here.

Of course, if you happen to find something else in my shop that seems like the perfect gift for your mother, feel free to contact me.

Expecting

Big news: My husband and I are expecting our first baby. I don't look like this yet, but I'm sure I will soon.

Ultrasound Images may be viewed here.

Sketching for Labels

I haven't shown much of my newest projects recently, so I thought I'd share just a glimpse at the sketches that I was working on for these beer labels. I've hand-drawn all of the lettering, and there is an illustration that I created especially for this label as well.

These were a custom order from a woman whose husband likes to brew and takes his beer to some of the home brew contests. As I understand, some of his beer has been award winning! Nice. Want to try it?

I'm actually about finished with this label, but I believe there will be many more that I'll be creating for them.

Magic Weather

The weather has been changing quite a bit lately. One day it's absolutely beautiful and the next it's cold and rainy. I cannot complain though. At least it's not snowing in our neighborhood. (I feel for all of you back in the Midwest.)

Anyway, all of that chat about the weather brings me to this beautiful song by Alessi's Ark. The video was created by Alan Cracknell as an entry for a College Film Competition, and I like it.

The other news is that Alessi's Ark has a new album that is being released very soon! The album artwork was created by the talented artist, Laura Levine.

Now maybe I'm inspired to create a new piece about the weather.