Inevitably, I seem to create and capture artwork for certain circles and there always seems to be a "six degrees" of seperation. Many clients tell me that there is something about my work that takes them back to a place or conjures up a nostalgic memory. Like the illustration above, the circle window made me think how we work in circles. A childhood friend or home can suddenly come full circle bringing you back right where you started. An object or utensil can also come full circle in your home.
What a poser. Meet Turley. Turley was illustrated for a client to give as a gift to his Master of the house for the holidays. I just had to capture Turley laying down and sitting. Which pose do you like better?
It seems to be a sort of normal occurence to go to bed and wake up to the possibility of accumulation of more snow. Just up to check conditions and yep, lots more snow --- if only I had these sweet mittens....for more shoveling! I think I will close my eyes and hit the snooze button!
If only I had an artillery of snow ball weaponry from l.l.bean....seems we are in for another snow day delay to the start of school....looks like a blizzard around here. Back to bed I go, for more shut eye. Mother dear, where art my mittens?
Just illustrated this home which makes me think of warmhearted play dates, spending time after school, jumping rope, selling lemonade and feeling all the pride and joy of that flag waving. We are having a really cold day today....but just thinking of a sunny spring day makes my heart a bit warmer. Hope you are staying warm and thinking sunny thoughts today.
I am fascinated with the artwork of John Matthew Moore and these incredible gouache monograms, based on 18th century monograms. Give me an E for extraordinary.
.....and an S for Splendid.
Growing up, I was always amazed at how my Mother could easily whip a dinner up from the pantry. A stocked pantry can really save one tons of money on the weekly food budget. Found this book, "Urban Pantry" by Amy Pennington and love the idea of taking inventory of what is on the shelves. 
We have a school delay (update - closing) this morning and it feels nice to cuddle up in my long johns.
Do you wear long john's when the temps drop into the single digits? 
This week, I confess, I am a bit obsessed with the artwork of Chardin. The life of drudgery and daily tasks are inspirational. Just back from the market "schlep" and now to put everything away and then get on with my work.
