The Messy Bun: The Symbol of Modern Motherhood
Hello, amazing individuals! As we continue to explore the landscape of modern motherhood through the prism of historic war posters, the next stop on our journey brings us to the humble yet ubiquitous ‘messy bun.’ Is it just me, or…
Modern Motherhood: Drawing Inspiration from the Past to Empower Today’s Moms
Hello, lovely readers! As an artist, I’ve always been fascinated by how the past can inspire the present. In that spirit, I’m incredibly excited to share my latest project with you: “Modern Motherhood.” This six-week series of illustrations takes the…
Behind the Scenes: Overcoming Fears and Embracing the Journey
Hello, dear readers! Today, I wanted to take you behind the scenes of the upcoming Modern Motherhood series and share some personal insights into my journey as an artist. This is the first big series I’ve illustrated, and I have…
Sketching Nostalgic Memories: Alfred Hitchcock and My Childhood
Hello, Friends, Remembering the past through the lens of the present is a fascinating journey. Today, I invite you to join me on a trip down memory lane, prompted by a surprising source: the characters I’ve been sketching lately. Meet…
Balancing Fairness: Parenting, Portraits, and Precious Moments
Hello, fantastic parents, In my recent flurry of artistic expression, a unique request appeared from an unexpected source. My daughter, after witnessing my latest sketches, piped up in her sweetest voice, “Mom, could you draw me next?” The excitement in…
The Power of Moments
Hello, documenters of moments, Today, I witnessed one of those moments that fills the heart with so much joy that it overflows. You know the kind – those brief, often unnoticed moments that encapsulate the essence of love and life.…
A Chirpy, Joyful Illustrated Series with Bird Buddy
Hello, flying fellows, This past Christmas, we introduced a new member into our family – a delightful device known as the Bird Buddy. This smart bird feeder is equipped with a camera, a notification system, and AI software that identifies…
A Fantastic Succulent Reimagined in Three Ways
Hello, brilliant creators! As a creative individual, I believe that art is an ever-evolving process. We continuously learn, grow, and adapt, often reimagining and revisiting our work through different lenses. Recently, I embarked on a creative revisit of my own,…
Revisiting My First Project in Procreate
Hello, creative friends! Let’s take a journey from baby to toddler and beyond with a creative revisit. I’ve found that it is helpful in my creative process to spend time with and reimagine my past works. By viewing it with…
A Corn-Flakes Box Mystery and Old Letters
Hello, time-hopping readers! Diving into my creative vault, I’ve unearthed a video from 2016, Bonds of Friendship, that was first showcased at a historical marker celebration in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. To achieve continuity in the storytelling, I had to emulate the…
