lately

I've been so busy with commissions around here I can hardly see straight (which is a good thing).  I can't share on those yet, so until then, here's a few things from this week.

1. My copy of the The Saturday Evening Post   2. New print available in my Etsy shop 3. A sneak peek of my wedding invitations (I'll post more on those once I get them printed)

The Saturday Evening Post

I'm so excited to share this recent illustration!  The Saturday Evening post asked me to do the cover of the March/April issue back in January and I couldn't have been more thrilled.  It's an honor to take part in such a historic magazine.  Nothing like Rockwell, but fun nonetheless!

"The grand legacy of The Saturday Evening Post has endured for nearly 300 years in part due to the creativity and innovation of its founders, publishers, editors and cover artists. The rich history of the Post has been thoughtfully reaching its readers since a time before America yet existed."-from saturdayeveningpost.com.  You can read more about the magazine and it's history here.

Zermatt

A recent commission appearing in the upcoming issue of  Die Weltwoche Stil based in Switzerland. 

I did a similar scene for them last year, and I was very excited when they asked me to do another.  The illustration shows the alpine village, Zermatt, and the famous Matterhorn mountain.  It was such a pleasure to do this, because I think cottages and trees are some of my favorite things to paint!

There has been a serious lack of posts here lately, but hopefully that will change soon.  I've been so busy with work and wedding planning that I hardly have time to breathe!

A new illustration that will be appearing in the upcoming print issue of Domestic Etch Magazine.

Etsy news: going postal

I'm so excited about these new stickers I designed for my Etsy orders.  Silly little things like this make me so happy.

My "Night Home" books have officially sold out in my shop (WOW), but you can purchase one here for the same price.

books

-some noteworthy books I've been reading/already read...

I'm also happy to announce that my Clothesline illustration has won Bronze in the Children's Category of the new 3X3 Illustration annual (top left)!

collecting evidence

 I've been saving my palette papers as mementos.  I don't know what I'll do with them, but sometimes they turn out too pretty to throw away.  I seem to use a lot of green don't I?

Etsy News: New!

My Etsy shop is finally open again. My Night Home book and new prints are now available.

The holidays were wonderful, but I'm ready to get back in business.  I can't wait for all the good things to come this year!

I decided to kick off the new year with two new painting of my favorite animals.  They're not exactly cuddly, but beautiful nevertheless.  Happy 2012!!

tiny showcase

I'm very excited to announce that my work is featured on Tiny Showcase this week!  My island illustration is now available as a 5X7" archival print produced by Tiny Showcase on Hahnemühle German Printmaking Paper.  $250 of the profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  Available for purchase here.  What a great way to bring on the new year!

Night Home

 I'm so excited to share this new project that I've been working on independently for some time now.  The fantastic Little Otsu has published my new little artbook, "Night Home".  There is no strict narrative,  rather a collection of dark, dreamy images meant to express the essence of the night time.  

Above are some selected spreads.

 Book Info-

Limited edition, Saddle-stitched booklet, 16 pages, single color on white 80 lb text, 6" wide x 7" tall. Full-color cover, 80 lb cover stock. Printed in Oakland, CA on 100% post-consumer recycled paper with soy-based inks.

It will be available in my Etsy shop after the new year, but for now you can get a copy here.

pattern books

I'm addicted to pattern books and look at them whenever I feel stuck in a rut.  These two exemplify my two cultural loves- early American folk culture, and Japanese craft culture.  "Beautiful business"  always satisfies my aesthetic.

(Early American Small Floral Patterns was a surprise gift from a friend and I purchased Modern Patterns of Japan at The Strand, during a New York trip)

oh comely

-3 new illustrations for a delightful spread in the upcoming issue of Oh Comely Magazine.  The article is about using the same autumnal ingredients in both natural dye and a caramelized fennel tart. Sounds cozy!

etsy news: holiday sale

 FREE SHIPPING on all prints until December 15! 

BSDA original paintings have sold out, but prints are now available in my Etsy shop.  Thanks so much to everyone who supported and helped spread the word about BSDA.  Read the Design Sponge feature here.