Heaven

This morning I woke up earlyand treated Manolo & the boys with this:Organic Homemade Butterand organic No-Knead BreadThe recipes are so easy it's amazing.My boy's faceswere the best reward!Hope you have a lovely weeke...

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Galison

I was approached byGalison last summerto make a birdie themed illustrationfor their '09 Holiday card collectionand it is now available :)I also licensedfour of my birdiesthat make a really charmingboxed Note Card setthat includes...

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The ABC of Birds

I created this ABC of birds posterfor the 7th issue of LMNOP magazine.Click here to download a free copyof Issue No 7 of LMNOP MagazineAnd read the fun questionsI answered on page 2.It is an entire issue dedicated to the alphabet.There...

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Fish Frame

I decided to separate my fishiesand Photoshop them onto some vintage postcards.Meet Finn,Franklin,Frannie,Frida,Floyd,and Freddy.I'll have them ready for the shop on Monday.I framed mine and displayed themin the ledge of our living...

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Something Fishy

Click on the image to see it BIGGERWatercolor on paper & acrylic inkWill be available as a printat my Etsy shop later today...

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White

Still playing with white acrylic ink & kraft paper :)It has been pouring rain outsideevery afternoon for the past couple of days...perfect kind of weather for drawingand drinking t...

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Kraft

Today I found a kraft paper notebookI had totally forgotten I hadand made this little birdiewith some Sharpie markers& white acrylic i...

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Stuff

...in the studio today.If you click on the imagesyou can see them BIGGER...

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Open for business!

I've just reopened my shop todaywith a couple of new prints.This little birdie is called "My Heart is Yours"I also listed 20 signed and numbered setsof the "Lotus" prin...

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"Little Bits of Nature" book

Remember these?I turned them into a little art bookcalled: "Little Bits of Nature" book.It's 5 x 5 inchesand it has 9 original watercolorsSince the "Tiny Book of Birds" got so much love,I'm thinking of maybe doing a small limited...

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Illustration Friday: PARADE

Don't let it rain on your happy parade :)Watercolor and micron pen.Click on the imageto see it BIGG...

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Happy Mother's Day

My beautiful mom in 1962Hope you have a wonderful d...

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Best friends are we...my sister & me

I found this photo todayof my sister Kiki & me at the bumper cars.I love the way she's hugging me...waiting for me to "protect" her...so cute!From my haircutI'm guessing this was in Brazilcirca 1976 but I'm not sure.I know for...

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F.A.Q #2

This is probably the question I'm asked the most.This is my favorite carving block to make stamps.It really does cut like butter:This tool is called a linoleum cutter.I use one made by Speedball.I mostly use the liner tip, and the...

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News!

We're getting a puppy!The litter was born yesterday :)My boys will have a new best friendthis summer,and I'm so excited!I haven't had a dog since I was in collegeand I miss it so much.His name will be Turbo.Made this watercolor today,can...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you so much for all of the commentson my very first video tutorial :)I am so glad everyone enjoyed it,it was really fun to make and I will definitelymake more videos for you in the future.I received many emails with a variety...

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