I’m working on my unicorns and quite pleased with them so far~ This is Magnolia.And this is Rose A few years ago I drew my disheveled unicorn, “Keeping the Dream Alive.” It was a bit of a joke on the perfection of unicorns. After all, it takes a lot of work to look that magical….
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Meow’Dib -He Is the Hissatz Caterach!
I first read Dune as a teen and every few years I go back to it. It never ceases to put pieces of my life into perspective. For years I’ve wanted to name a cat “Muad’Dib”, which inevitably metamorphosed into “Meow’Dib” because I love puns and am obviously incredibly lame. I can’t recommend Frank Herbert’s…
The Force is Strong in My Family
I have a painting in the Jedi July show at Hive Gallery in Los Angeles. The show opens July 11th. The painting is titled, “The Force is Strong in My Family.” 9″x12″ Gouache and Acrylic in 185lb paper. I gave Leia a green lightsaber to reflect her original last name, “Organa” and connect her to the…
Murdock the Marvelous!
I created some art for the Murdock the Marvelous T-Shirt! Here’s the link if you’d like to pick one up~ https://www.booster.com/murdockthemarvelous A little about Murdock from his owner, Anna: “Murdock was brought to the Sonoma Humane Society as a stray when he was only a few weeks old. He had a chronic infection in both…
Los Angeles Sketchbook Project this weekend at LACMA
My sketchbook will be in Los Angeles, CA Friday 6/26: 4:30pm – 8:30pm Saturday 6/27: 3:30pm – 7:30pm Sunday 6/28: 12pm – 4pm Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Roxanne
One of the things I wanted to accomplish with my 2015 Sketchbook Project, “Princess Witch,” was to actually use it as a way to narrow down which ideas I wanted to paint. I started with “Roxanne,” which although simple, is one of my favorites from the series. I chose “Roxanne” as a name bc one…
Black Hill Press: The Cost of Paper: Vol. 2
I was lucky to be asked to contribute my illustration, “Power Animal” to Black Hill Press’s anthology, “The Cost of Paper: vol. 2.” !
Eye Shapes and 80s Makeup
After doing a rather tasteful “eye shape” chart I felt the need to bust out and do an alternate version with 80s makeup. The 80s were ALL about tightlining.
Princess Witch will be in Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; and Austin, TX in June
Atlanta, GA Friday 6/5: 4pm – 8pm Saturday 6/7: 12pm – 4pm Sunday 6/7: 12pm – 4pm Ponce City Market RSVP Miami, FL Saturday 6/13: 12:30 – 4:30 Perez Art Museum RSVP Austin, TX Friday 6/19 – Sunday 6/21: 12pm – 4pm Umlauf Sculpture Garden Museum RSVP https://sketchbookproject.com/library/16064
We are all Wonder Women! Happy Mother’s Day!
“Princess Diana” I got an early Mother’s Day gift from my husband, a book called,”Wonder Woman- Amazon-Hero-Icon- ” Which was fun because I’d just finished an illustration of Princess Diana on Paradise Island before she becomes Wonder Woman- sort of a “what if?” Anyone following my Instagram knows how long I’ve struggled with this picture….
Princess Witch and the Sketchbook Tour 2015
My sketchbook project, “Princess Witch” is online over at the Sketchbook Project: https://sketchbookproject.com/library/16064 I have trouble expressing how happy this project made me. It provided me with final drawings for future paintings- one in the works right now- and crystalized my vision of this little world that I’ve been working on for the last 5 years….
Sherlock Holmes: Love is a 3 Pipe Problem
Sherlock Holmes: Love is a 3 Pipe Problem is available as a tee shirt for adults, children, and babies- http://www.redbubble.com/people/nouvellegamine/works/13570646-sherlock-holmes-love-is-a-3-pipe-problem It’s also available as a phone case, ipad case, pillows, mugs, and skins. http://www.redbubble.com/people/nouvellegamine/works/13570742-sherlock-holmes-love-is-a-3-pipe-problem http://www.redbubble.com/people/nouvellegamine/works/13570674-sherlock-holmes-love-is-a-3-pipe-problem?&ref=work_carousel_work_portfolio_1
Hello Autumn!
Despite what the calendar says, September is the beginning of Autumn! The days are hot, but the afternoons already show the long shadows typical of my favorite season. Fall also means I’m feeling invigorated. My table is full of projects that I feel great about. The work of the past year is finally coming together….
The Bees Knees at the Alexi Era Gallery
If you’re in St. Louis, MO please check out The Bees Knees Show at the Alexi Era Gallery. “Public Opening Reception : July 19th 7-9PM Special Collectors Preview: July 19th 6-7PM (RSVP: $20, Call 618.407.5596 or email: info@alexieragallery.com) The Bees Knees is an awareness and fundraising exhibition for Honey Love, urban bee keepers and activists trying…
Making Doll Clothes -concept to toile
I was ready to start making doll clothes before I’d even finished my doll. I’ve been drawing their clothes for the last couple of years and going to fabric stores & picking out fabrics & trims. Basically endlessly geeking out. Concept art of Posy Rabbit’s clothing. She wears a Biba inspired outfit. As you know…
Favorite Doll Books
These were the 3 books I used quite a bit during my doll making journey: The Complete Book of Dollmaking by Pamela Peake. It’s a really simple introduction I picked up years ago at Half Price Books in Berkeley. It’s a great book for beginners who just want to make a cloth doll to get…
Doll inspiration and evolution
I have two notebooks dedicated to doll ideas. My doll ideas have gone through an evolution from when I first started. Years ago, I wanted to do something with the 25-27cm Volks Dollfie bodies. They came in a range of skin colors, height, and bust size (recently discontinued). But, I knew with my schedule that it…
Posy the rabbit doll
After an embarrassingly long development, my dolls are almost done. Posy the Rabbit is roughly 12″ tall, not counting her ears. I made her 12″ to fit into 1/6 scale furniture, in case I wanted to stick her in a Barbie sized apartment. For something so simple, these dolls took forever. It was a constant…
Ground control to Major Tom- new t-shirt
I’ve been working on, well a million projects really, but I’ve been wanting to make some cool t-shirts for my son, Karl. He likes David Bowie, so I dug up one of my old characters, Major Tom, the space cat co-pilot to my space girl, Martine. Available here is baby, children, and adult sizes- Obviously…
Brooksie
I finished “Brooksie.” She’s gouache on 10″ x 10″ canvas. Unfortunately, this painting took me forever to complete despite its small size. I spent all of March with hives because I suddenly developed an allergy to rye bread. So, so weird. I’m not allergic to anything- or at least, I used to not be. Anyway,…
My book was chosen to go on the national tour!
I’m very excited that my Sketchbook Project: “Here Be Dragons,” was chosen to go on the 2014 national tour. It was originally part of a small tour last year called, “The Mysterious Maps.” I’ve pasted the tour info below so if you’re interested in seeing my book in person, please check it out when it…
New sketchbook from the Wythe Hotel!
In January, I was chosen to be part of the pop up at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, New York. Afterwards, the kind people at the Wythe sent the participants a gift, a new Sketchbook Project! As soon as the tours open up in March I’ll choose where it’ll be traveling to. My title this…
Juggling Projects
Feeling incredibly rejuvenated. Karl is back in pre-school. Finished a large job for a client. And I have personal projects organized and ready to create. Today I put on Grant Morrison talking on Keven Smith’s Fatman on Batman podcast. I loved Morrison’s “Supergods,” which made me feel like I could accomplish anything despite my anxiety….
Zelda
Finished my new painting, “Zelda,” inspired by Hemingway’s passage in “A Movable Feast,”- 10″ x 10″ Acrylic and gouache on canvas “Zelda was very beautiful and was tanned a lovely gold colour and her hair was a beautiful dark gold and she was very friendly. Her hawk’s eyes were clear and calm. I knew everything…
If you’re in Williamsburg, New York, check out my Sketchbook!
My SketchbookProject, “Here Be Dragons,” can be viewed at the WytheHotel in Williamsburg, so if you’re in New York, feel free to check it out 😀
Crazy Cat People
Crazy Cat Man and Crazy Cat Lady were commissioned by Lone Wolf Magazine and appear in Issue 7, available HERE. And they are also available as iphone, ipad, and tee–shirts in my shop.
English Country Murder
A few years ago I decided to make some jointed paper dolls. Unfortunately, after they were finished my printer decided to die, so I never posted them. But, gearing up for some painting has made me realize that, since I usually post digital work, no one is familiar with what my paintings look like. I…
Four Forests
Now that Karl is in preschool I can finally dig into my piles of sketchbooks and flesh out some of my sketches into paintings. The “Four Forests” is part of my “Imps” story, which has slowly fermented over the course of the last 7 years, beginning with Kid Krowley and ending with the Ladies of…
Happy Birthday Coco!
You were a mostly terrible person, but I find you endlessly fascinating probably because I have questionable taste in people. t-shirts, stickers, and cases here~ p.s.~ I was on vacation and am now frantically trying to complete a medium sized commission. But I have lots to blog about, including a NASA museum!
“Power Animal” exhibition July 30th to August 3rd.
My Mail Me Art piece, “Power Animal” will be exhibited at The Framers Gallery from July 30th to August 3rd. It’s available for pre-sale now at Mail Me Art. All the proceeds from the sales of the original mail is being donated and shared between these charities: Animal Aid, The Teenage Cancer Trust and WaterAid.
Dolly
My doll making progress so far: That crocheted octopus was a gift from my sister-in-law Lauri. It’s amazing. The chicken was a gift from my grandmother-in law, Farmor (her real name is Ruth, but she’s originally from Sweden). learning to paint on fabric & experimenting with faces. Whoops! found out the dry time is about…
Sketchbook Project~ Here Be Dragons
I sent my sketchbook off yesterday. It was slightly uncomfortable. I’m not used to being parted from my art, so this is still a new experience for me. I signed up for the “Mysterious Maps Tour.” I chose the title, “Here Be Dragons,” which is often* written on maps to signal unknown and therefore potentially dangerous places. I mapped…
Mail Me Art 3
I am participating in “Mail Me Art 3.” It’s a fun project where you draw/paint/whatever on an envelope and mail it to Darren Di Lieto of The Little Chimp Society. It will be exhibited in the UK and any profits from the sales of the work will be divided between three organisations: Water Aid, Teenage Cancer Trust and…
Amelia’s Magazine | PPQ: London Fashion Week A/W 2013 Catwalk Review
Check out my illustration for Amelia’s Magazine | PPQ: London Fashion Week A/W 2013 Catwalk Review. I was really excited to work for them! I have a print issue from about 10 years ago that I treasure and they were one of the first magazines I started watching when I got into illustration 6 months ago.
Mysterious Maps Tour~ via the Sketchbook Project
Kind of nervous. I chose a tour for my sketchbook to go on: “Mysterious Maps Tour.” I decided to title it, “Here be Dragons.” I am mapping the interior world of the mind and showing its connection to the body. It’s an art project that I’ve been wanting to do for over a decade so…
“Daleks! A Whosical” promotional art
I had the pleasure of creating some promotional art for “Daleks! A Whosical” {check out their facebook group page!} I also discovered I hate drawing Daleks. They are really detailed. You wouldn’t think it to look at them bc they’re basically Nazi trashcans, but yes, very detailed. Seriously, Rose took about 20 mins bc she’s just…
Donuts vs. Beignets
Donuts vs. Beignets I often get asked if I can draw anything other than pretty girls. Yes, I can. I can also reduce complicated political ideologies to delicious fried food. Hunter S. Thompson said politics are better than sex, but I’m going to bet he always had a mental subtitle: fried dough topped with sugar is better than politics….
New Art~ “Garden Planning”
Spring is coming and I have peonies and parrot tulips on my mind… “Garden Planning” is available in my shop as an iphone/ipod case and as an ipad case!
new art~ The Continental Ladies’ Academy
My illustration is published over over at The Story Shack. Check it out! The Continental Ladies’ Academy — by Elizabeth Cook & Jordan Wester. I had a great time drawing this. I tried to think of all the braids I wore back when I had long hair. I also wanted their necklines to be reminiscent of maiko/geisha. I’ve…
The Dow of Hemlines
working on my portfolio~ I’ve always thought the theory of hemlines of pretty fun. Supposedly they go up when the stock market goes up and down when the stock market goes down. I also included tiny bull silhouettes on the miniskirt and a bear on the tea length dress in reference to the idea of…
Moonrise Kingdom Fan Art winner!
I’m so excited! I’m one of the winners of the Focus Features, “For Your Consideration Moonrise Kingdom Fan Art Contest.” I wanted to convey Wes Anderson’s love of symmetry, as well as the theater-like qualities of his film making. He often has plays in his movies, and his scenes alternate between exhibiting a static quality evocative…
Lone Wolf Magazine
My 5 page spread for Lone Wolf Magazine has been published. Print and digital copies are on sale here 😀
New England Gothic~ Seven Gables sketches and inspiration
I love Fall. Love it. The air just smells better. Green and Orange, the colors of Autumn are my favorites. I was looking through the collections of some designers and Samantha Pleet’s Fall 2012 collection caught my eye. It’s wonderful. Very New England and slightly… witchy? Immediately all I wanted to do was re-read Jackson’s…
The Fairest of the Seasons
“The Fairest of the Seasons” PRINTS FOR SALE IN MY SHOP inspired by Nico’s rendition of “The Fairest of the Seasons”“now that it’s timenow that the hour hand has landed at the endnow that it’s realnow that the dreams have given all they had to lendi want to knowdo i stay or do i goand…
Yellowcake
YELLOWCAKE prints for sale in my shop Delicious yellowcake uranium baked into a diabolical confection. Try not to grow 8 eyes like little Spiderface Freckleyes on the box! David Bowie never ceases to be an inspiration. His music and many images are endlessly fascinating. i don’t think there’s another person who is more aesthetically pleasing…
the devil’s dance floor~
“The Devil’s Dance Floor” Lovely minion of the netherworld dances an unearthly jig. Can you keep up?prints in the shop! “Well she took me by the handI could see she was a fiery oneHer legs ran all the wayUp to heaven and past Avalon …” ~Flogging Molly Maybe it’s because i’m an aries, or maybe i…
the face that launched a thousand ships~ an ode to Joan
Secretary style at it’s best! Every week i watch with anticipation to see what she’s going to wear next. Yes, i know, it’s been done before a few times, but i keep drawing little Joan’s in my sketchbook. I figure the world won’t go into melt down if i throw my fan art onto the…
Amelie Paper Doll Poster
i finished my Amelie Doll Poster and i love her! The movie is so stylish. Amelie’s style is a shortcut to her character so i really wanted to make some art inspired by the film. From her bobbed hair to the repeating colors of red, pink, brown, black, and spashes of green- everything harmonizes. I…
game of thrones~ jon "griff" connington
because i clearly have too much time on my hands, i started tweeting as jon “griff” connington from “game of thrones.” and bc i had to show off my mad photoshop skillz i made this: yes, it is david bowie’s head on a suit of armor. https://twitter.com/#!/j_connington
paper dolls ~english country murder prologue
i love mysteries~ human, eleusian, and literary. agatha christie’s miss marple was my introduction to the genre. at 12ish years old somehow, someone one left a volume of her short stories at our house. desperate for reading matierial i picked it and fell under their spell. however, dame agatha was soon replaced in my heart by…
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