Does your cottage or home have a name? I loved capturing this charming "Rabbit Hill Cottage" and the bunnies, "Thumper and Maxie" are looking for carrots. I decided to add a carrot wind sock by the front door and a black and white awning to the sun porch. This was an illustration won as part of a give-away and I cannot wait to hear how the cottage owner likes the artwork.
The other day, "The Gardener's Cottage" posted the artwork that I had sent to her and a message that she was thinking of ending her blog. She posted that my artwork made her cry happy tears.
I will admit to suffering in certain social settings when the spotlight is on, so I think you can see that my sons inherited this from me. We as parents have not quite mastered the art of capturing a photo with both sets of eyes wide open, nor both smiles smiling. Well, grinning and bearing it are all apart of the attention one deserves when wearing a blue robe and funny cap.
Today is all about the graduates donning their cap-n-gowns tonight! Wishing all the seniors a wonderful ceremony this evening. My twin sons caps just happen to be blue with a blue and gold tassel. Signing off for a big celebration! Cheers to bright futures for each graduate.
Today marks the longest day, the Summer Solstice and I am loving this Noguchi print. I would love it in a white glossy frame on the shortest or longest day. Enjoy Summer in the Garden on the first fridays at the Noguchi Museam.
In an era obsessed with youth and all sorts of potions and injections there is something wonderful about an old gal who remains ageless and fun. On the outside, one might think this old gal is all about tradition. Step one foot inside and know that tradition can be tweaked and twisted to add a little ageless spunk.
Here is a recent "house proud" illustration that I finished and shall be sending off today. The owner of the house requested that I show what her home would look like with out the large tree and the larger middle bush blocking the window in the middle.
I also added a larger light fixture and a dormer in the front entry to open up the foyer and I do like things in threes. It is fun to see things in a before and after way in order to make decisions.
"I became a potter because I like the process and the product. I like the feel of clay when it is moist and malleable and when it resists what I want to do with it. I look for simple forms that are pleasing to the eye and touch and for glazes that enhance rather than compete with the function. I enjoy making things that have to do with food, its presentation, and the pleasure of eating."
Joan Platt makes stunning platters and one of a kind artful designs that are simply natural in form and in color. 
