Sunday silence

Sifting through some old work, I came across this work I did while we were traveling a few years ago in Alsace, taking a boat in Strasbourg.  I sold the original and am reminded to create more travel illustrations.  They mark not only a time and place but a passion for travel, for life and seeing the beauty all around me.

The memories of that time may be silent but they are indeed golden.  

Today, I am taking time to attend a service for a young man of nineteen years who passed away.  As you go about your day today, take a moment of silence, let your mind take you away to a time and place of love.  Give yourself permission to allow peace in your day.

travel love

A delightful Mother of three came to me to create a special illustration to commemorate a special family trip to Central Park, New York to give to her husband.

When I lived in the city, I loved making a pilgrimage to Central Park.

A picnic, a walk, a run or just finding a bench to absorb the sites in the heart of the city can be like a mini-vacation.

There is something so special about traveling to a place that brings back wonderful memories.

Let me know if you need a special work of art to keep the memory of your travel love alive.

valise

pve design - illustration for Sheridan Road Magazine

I have always been full of fascination with words that mark a time and place and elevate an object. A "valise" sounds so much more elegant than compared with the title of "suitcase."

Do you have a weekend valise at the ready for weekend escapes? I am ready for an escape somewhere warm after all this snow!

les vacances

There is nothing sweeter than a vacation -especially when it is just a "Mother- Daughter" trip.

How would you love to vacation in Paris, right now? Here is my sweet client "texting" in front of "Laduree." She was so very "patient" with me for a series of illustrations and alas, they are "finished." My work load has been over the moon, for which I am ever thank-ful. Perhaps a vacation is just what I need to rest up, but I will keep my nose down, and my brush wet!
I love this one of her Mother standing in front of the "Arc de Triomphe" surrounded by tourists with cameras, backbacks and good walking shoes! Do you have any vacations planned to faraway places or will you be staying close to home?

I am off to fetch my dear husband and daughter who are in flight from a little trip to the South of France. I was extremely productive with my time while they were away, getting work finished and cleaning out closets and organizing some storage. It helped that I was devoted to eating raw which really helped to keep me focused. Simply cannot wait to share my good deeds with the vacationers and you this week. Checking off my list felt so marvelous.

Enjoy your Sunday wherever you are!