getting started

A blank page awaits your creativity.

A collection becomes a composition.

Leaves gathered.

Nature's design.

Need help getting started,
just take a look at all these images,

found on etsy here.

Winner of "Blackberry Winter" is Kristin who keeps a fantastic blog "Vignettes"full or creative ideas for celebrating life.

a new leaf

 While the leaves around us are still very green, I was inspired by this collection of colored paper leaves.

I am reminded of the myriad of elementary school projects brought home by my children.

How sweet would these leaves be artfully arranged on a wall?  So many new leaves to admire and to learn about.  

I am going out to look for some new leaves, sketch pad and watercolors in my bag.

Love looking at all the beautiful colors.

Do you have a new leaf to add to your collection?

What is your favorite leaf?

invites

A bit of Fall is in the air as we prepare for back to school events and the invites begin to roll in for Autumnal parties and benefits. The above illustration for Sheridan Road Magazine shows a stack of invites and r.s.v.p's falling into place.

I have been noticing some pretty metallic golds, and richly hued envelopes. I just love pretty invites for Soirees. Next time you are preparing to host a party, think of the envelope or a custom hand illustrated invite. Happy to design one for you and your invite!