pretty little thieves

nesting emily

2012-02-03T11:14:00.000-08:00

I am lucky enough to own a few pieces from emily. I recently stopped by her shop and found more things I'd like to have especially these wood fired pieces. visit this talented lady's shop here.

illustration friday: forward

2012-01-31T10:29:00.000-08:00

fast forward symbol as a pattern for illustration friday.

thank you frankie!

2012-01-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

I know. I know. I'm posting this so late.
Thank you frankie for including me in their 2012 calendar! It's such an honor to be in such seriously awesome company. the calendar has sold out.

still memory

2012-01-26T10:19:00.000-08:00

broken and decayed captured so beautifully by irina souiki. find more of her work here.

illustration friday: twirl

2012-01-23T15:16:00.000-08:00

she couldn't twirl and neither can I. for illustration friday.

I'd like these

2012-01-23T12:19:00.000-08:00

it's pretty grey out. i'd like these pieces from sally scott.

K is for calligraphy

2012-01-18T14:22:00.000-08:00

K is also for Katy the super sweet lady who runs K is for calligraphy. I was so happy to meet her at Renegade San Francisco last month. she made me the cutest handwritten badge which I proudly wore all weekend. here are a few of my favorites from her shop. your letters and packages need these things. while you're there, pick up some pretty packaging supplies and magnets too. her shop is serious handwritten goodness!

sole society: the blogger issue

2012-01-04T12:25:00.000-08:00

I illustrated the trend pages for sole society's blogger issue. here are a few of the them. you can see the rest here.

more small paintings

2012-01-04T10:08:00.001-08:00

these are a few of the small paintings I recently made. they happily all have new homes.

gratitude is the memory of the heart

2011-12-30T13:48:00.000-08:00

you read my blog
comment on my posts
you come to my shows and openings
despite the weather (sometimes)
you put my work in your gallery
you buy my art
you share my work on your blog
and in print too
you cheer me on
you cheer me up
you allow me to
keep drawing, painting, and making
and for all this
i count my blessings and say
thank you!!!

happy new year!

merry christmas!

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renegade craft fair los angeles

2011-12-07T10:05:00.001-08:00

hope to see you there.

more rescued plates

2011-11-23T09:00:00.001-08:00

i took a different approach to my piles of rescued plates this year. they are all hand painted/hand drawn originals. i hope they find some great homes.
happy thanksgiving!

new small paintings

2011-11-16T09:12:00.001-08:00

sketches

2011-11-08T10:15:00.000-08:00

new work

2011-11-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

more girls and bears. some of them here.

thank you sarah!

2011-10-26T09:29:00.000-07:00

thank you sarah for including my blog on her blog sarah draws things. it's such a wonderful compliment!
visit her blog to see all her lovely work.

the ones2watch

2011-09-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

issue #16 of the ones2watch is out. here are a few of the illustrations I did for this story called "beauty marks". you can see the rest here.
Photography by Dawn DiCarlo
Makeup by Michelle Mungcal @ Atelier Management
Hair by Tamami @ The Rex Agency using Aveda
Model(s) Lisa-Marie, Rayne and Athena Wilson @ Ford LA, Marga and Lauren @ Photogenics

a tea towel dress

2011-08-22T09:44:00.000-07:00

the super sweet and talented hannah from one yellow jumpsuit made my tea towel into a dress for her cute daughters. it turned out so cute! thanks hannah!

photos from one yellow jumpsuit.

thank you! and a coupon code

2011-07-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

I just want to say thank you to everyone who came to renegade. sorry this post is a little late. I am really grateful for the art support. it was so nice to see friendly faces and art and craft making friends. it was my first summer renegade show and I had a great time. special thanks to the best booth partner, upper metal class.
and thank you to you my blog readers, who take the time to leave me such sweet and encouraging comments. thank you so very much!

also to the lovely ladies from the finders keepers, it was awesome to meet you and thank you for sharing my work on your blog.
and for the first time ever...a coupon code for 30% off in my etsy shop.
enter at checkout: thankyou
coupon code expires midnight (pst) august 1.

this weekend

2011-07-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

renegade time. come by and say hello. i'm sharing a booth with upper metal class. yay!

small canvas girls

2011-06-27T11:58:00.000-07:00

girls on small canvas.

pictures

2011-06-24T08:18:00.000-07:00

2011-06-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

these girls are in the shop. i am slowly listing new work.

congratulations to picnipic who won the giveaway at ana's blog. she has a cute etsy shop that you can visit here. thank you to all of you who entered and left such kind comments. you folks are awesome!

i am also happy to tell you all that this event raised tons of money! yay for music!

interview and giveaway

2011-06-15T08:49:00.000-07:00

the sweet and talented ana pina has interviewed me on her lovely blog. it is part of her interview series. you can read the interview here and enter the giveaway for this original called "this little love".
thank you ana for the kind words and for sharing my work.

for VH1 Save the Music

2011-06-14T09:27:00.000-07:00

i'm happy to be one of the artists involved in the Design for Humanity event. it benefits VH1 Save the Music. tickets are available here. here's a preview of the line up.

present in the post

2011-06-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

i am feeling so happy to get such cute things in the post lately. katie knitted me this cowl tube scarf made from recycled sari silk. i can't wait for it to get cold enough to wear. the colors are so pretty. read about her adventures in knitting, crafting and traveling here.

super cute mail art

2011-06-02T15:28:00.000-07:00

rhya draws a world of cute and clever. i was happy to receive her wolf zine (you know how i love wolves!) in the post. she also makes "envelope dioramas" which are magical and creative. see more of her work here.

amazing art giveaway

2011-05-23T14:46:00.000-07:00

Estibaliz Hernánadez de Miguel

i mentioned this amazing art giveaway in a previous post. this is just a sample of the awesome art you could win. i've contributed a new print and an original. it's happening on the 26th at cathy mcmurray's blog habit of art. mark your calendars. i wish i could enter. i'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

new work and an awesome art giveaway you should enter

2011-05-19T09:28:00.000-07:00

new work in the shop.
i am also a part of an awesome instant art collection giveaway on cathy mcmurray's blog habit of art. i'll post more but for a sneak peek visit here. you will want to enter this one.
and a lovely interview with maicen on her blog culture?. she has a wonderful blog where she interviews and shares the work of many artists.

happy mother's day!

2011-05-06T12:17:00.000-07:00

happy mother's day to all you moms out there!

go outside

2011-05-05T11:02:00.000-07:00

i've been spending lots of time outdoors lately which inspired my latest etsy treasury. see it here.

happy easter!

2011-04-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

memories project for cancer charity maggie's

2011-04-20T09:56:00.000-07:00

"the memories project was launched by four creative guys (rishi sodha, stuart boyd, antony kitson, and garrick webster) who wanted to do something to help people who have been affected by cancer..."
they are creating an amazing art book for the cancer charity maggie's filled with touching stories of struggles against cancer along with artwork as visual responses.
i honestly don't know anyone whose life has not in some way been affected by or touched by cancer.

i am really proud to have been chosen to be a part of this amazing project. garrick webster wrote some kind words about me on the memories site. thank you!

i will post more information when the book release date and exhibition are announced.

collecting

2011-04-19T08:14:00.000-07:00

tiny art for japan

2011-04-18T09:41:00.000-07:00

i made some tiny art to raise funds for japan. making their way to the shop.

dry your dishes

2011-04-17T12:43:00.000-07:00

i am always the one drying the dishes. here's my new dish towel.

pictures

2011-04-14T09:39:00.000-07:00

close ups of the some of the succulents from this post, woodland parking lot, misspelled "reagan", more shadows and that orchid is from the yard.

caroline hancox

2011-04-13T10:48:00.000-07:00

my photo collection grows with this wonderful package that the talented caroline hancox sent me... beautiful photo prints, note cards, and an instax mini print. her work is truly lovely. visit her blog and site to see more of her inspiring work. thanks caroline!

treasuries

2011-04-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

the fog has lifted

as she was leaving

after all this time on etsy, i finally made some treasuries a few weeks ago. these are my first two. i am in awe of those who can make these treasuries all the time. i was exhausted after the first one.

pictures

2011-04-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

i sometimes remember to bring my camera. the top and fourth picture are a stack of larger format vintage photos that i love and recently collected.

2011-04-06T13:18:00.000-07:00

the fox is black

2011-03-31T14:00:00.000-07:00

hey there, danica and the fox is black. thank you for sharing my work. see the post here

pixel strands

2011-03-31T10:18:00.000-07:00

i got this super necklace from katie at budpnq. (thanks katie!) i think it's perfect for spring and summer. i especially love the yellow. here are some other necklaces available in her shop. they are brilliantly sold in pairs and trios and are in pretty combinations. layer away.

missy prince

2011-03-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

i can't decide which of missy prince's work to own. i would happily own all of these. available in her shop. these are just a few of my favorites from a great selection.

photo tour

2011-03-28T16:08:00.000-07:00

i've signed up for a million little pictures photomobile. i haven't taken a single photo yet. there's still time to sign up at art house co-op.

makes you hungry

2011-03-28T09:39:00.000-07:00

vintage and food inspired prints from StayGoldMedia. the top one is my favorite.

2011-03-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

because you need another notebook or two or three

2011-03-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

and this one helps japan. from scout books.

read

2011-03-23T13:22:00.000-07:00

read patrick tsai's personal diary of the 7 days following the earthquake and tsunami. via growing up.

new work

2011-03-22T14:20:00.000-07:00

this is what i've been painting. lots of arm raising.
and i'd like to thank editor gayle wheatley from culture vixen magazine for sharing my work.

happy st. patrick's day

2011-03-17T08:55:00.000-07:00

another one for japan

2011-03-16T16:17:00.000-07:00

"craziness" is an original illustration. the entire sale of this original will be donated to the american red cross japan relief.

i read this comment on the red cross blog regarding japan relief:

I donated $2.24. That’s all my money. I am 5. I’m going to give a lot more money, because I can earn some money. I am going to give all my allowance. — Firefly

I taught my daughter about what the Red Cross does and she wanted to help.
— Her mom
way to go firefly.

photos to collect and help japan

2011-03-16T12:34:00.000-07:00

emily shur

joseph o. holmes

these photos benefit japan society's earthquake relief fund. available here.

for japan

2011-03-15T12:48:00.000-07:00

"all i have to give" is an original illustration. the entire sale of this original will be donated to the american red cross japan relief fund.

"for hope" is an archival print. it is specially priced to raise funds for the red cross japan relief.

I am hoping to raise as much as I can to help japan. please help spread the word. thank you.

for more ways to help see this post on barbarana.

illustration friday: stir

2011-03-13T13:29:00.000-07:00

2011-03-12T16:54:00.000-08:00

give to sxsw4japan or here.

wolf love

2011-03-10T10:39:00.000-08:00

a whole lotta wolf love from here.

in case you need a tote

2011-03-09T09:32:00.000-08:00

find this one here.

cool ranch studio

2011-03-07T09:00:00.000-08:00

a cute original and adorable pug! prints from caroline. yay! i am happy to own her work.

who's that cat?

2011-03-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

this cute cat has been hanging out in the backyard. i don't know who she belongs to.

things

2011-03-04T10:21:00.000-08:00

i am happy to have these pretty things from upper metal class.

covet garden

2011-03-04T07:23:00.000-08:00

do you read covet garden? if you don't, grab a cup of tea and take a look. each issue is a visit to a home.

spring is peeking

2011-03-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

illustration friday: swarm

2011-03-02T14:49:00.000-08:00

yes, more broken hearts.

pip and estella have a new shop

2011-03-02T12:02:00.000-08:00

where you can "buy the house".

small bits of light

2011-03-02T10:05:00.000-08:00

from lokum dust

meet red

2011-03-01T17:52:00.000-08:00

she's in the shop too.

spring fever

2011-03-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

in the shop

2011-02-25T09:03:00.000-08:00

i can't resist drawing on small leftover bits of paper. everyone could send me their small pieces of leftover paper. i could have a little paper drawing collection....

monsieur marc

2011-02-21T09:52:00.000-08:00

inspired by this post at amateur couture.

2011-02-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

find this here

recent favorites

2011-02-17T10:50:00.000-08:00

at 20x200 and mammoth collection

in case you're getting hitched

2011-02-16T15:54:00.000-08:00

prettiness from anthropologie's new shop

illustration friday: sweater

2011-02-15T12:47:00.000-08:00

give it back!

i just want to thank everyone for the sweet comments on this post. you all are all kinds of awesome!

you can't have it again

2011-02-14T08:42:00.000-08:00

for illustration rally

happy valentine's day

2011-02-14T08:37:00.000-08:00

for creaturemag

find: inspiration

2011-02-08T10:31:00.000-08:00

here are a few of my favorite images from this book i picked up at a flea market last year

pick of the week

2011-02-04T09:04:00.000-08:00

i woke up to this. thanks to the kind folks who let me know. and thank you illustration friday.

happy year of the rabbit!

2011-02-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

image from here.

illustration friday: surrender

2011-02-02T21:11:00.000-08:00

they didn't agree to surrender.

for illustration friday

frankie

2011-02-01T09:11:00.001-08:00

i was so excited to see the new issue of frankie! here's my illustration for a story called "draw your city". thanks frankie!
i received this issue a few weeks ago but my camera decided it needed to take a break.

always look out for each other

2011-02-01T08:42:00.000-08:00

a recent commission

illustration friday: dusty

2011-01-24T23:05:00.000-08:00

he left her nothing but dusty mix tapes.

portraits

2011-01-21T12:54:00.000-08:00

portraits for erin's blog.

art 4 heart

2011-01-18T07:13:00.000-08:00

Art 4 Heart is a collaborative Art auction starting from the 18th – 27th of January. To help raise funds for the Premiers Flood Relief Appeal.

All proceeds raised will go directly to the QLD Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal:

http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

hurry over there. there's lots of amazing work by talented folks.

a friend's house on apartment therapy

2011-01-17T11:49:00.000-08:00

a friend's house on apartment therapy. they have an amazing view. go here for the full house tour.

illustration friday: chicken

2011-01-17T10:17:00.000-08:00

for illustration friday

kozue made me a stamp

2011-01-12T11:56:00.000-08:00

kozue from girls are crying made me a stamp! this is a hand carved rubber stamp as a part of her artist stamps that she is doing. (this girl is from this.) you can see more of the awesome stamps she has made as well as the cute drawings that she does on her flickr. she also has an etsy shop where you can order a custom stamp from your drawing, name or photo.

i am excited to start using this stamp and i love the fact that kozue made a dress part for the stamp so i can change the color of her dress. i want a collection of my girls as stamps.

thank you kozue!

images by kozue

2011-01-11T08:30:00.000-08:00

people you meet

2011-01-07T08:54:00.000-08:00

i met jill at the renegade show in los angeles. she introduced me to her lovely work. visit her shop ooolook.

for the new year

2011-01-06T12:38:00.000-08:00

save

go on road trips

i'm sure there are more...but i'll start with this for now.

hello 2011

2010-12-31T11:32:00.000-08:00

happy new year everyone!

merry christmas

2010-12-24T08:50:00.000-08:00

merry christmas! here's wishing you the happiest holidays! thank you for all the awesome support in the past year especially for the kind and lovely words you leave here. and thank you for giving my work such great new homes.

image from here .

renegade

2010-12-17T08:55:00.000-08:00

these are some cards that i had made for last weekend's renegade holiday show in los angeles...recycled file folders and hand stamps. i just want to say thank you to all those who stopped by and for those especially who supported my work. it was so nice to meet you all.

give & get: ben kafton

2010-12-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

it's hard to choose a favorite from ben kafton's work. his prints combine so many of my favorite elements. see more of his cool work here.

give & get: timberlineltd

2010-12-15T14:42:00.000-08:00

i love pendleton and i like that timberlineltd makes things out of pendleton blankets.

my love for pendleton

2010-12-14T09:22:00.000-08:00

current favorites from pendleton.

it's renegade time

2010-12-09T09:16:00.000-08:00

renegade is happening this weekend! come show your love and support for all the makers.

give & get: upper metal class

2010-12-08T09:33:00.000-08:00

i met one of my etsy favorites at common rally. i love the simple and modern shapes that she makes. i have my eye on so many of her pieces. visit her shop here.