IF: Launch

The new leaf has been turned. I am back to the blog-o-sphere. Thought I should start with an IF post.

Happy Birthday Mouse

I live next door to what was my Grammy Y's house. A few years ago the house was sold for a second time since my grandmother's passing. This time a couple from Manhattan would make it their weekend home. Little did we know that this couple would become dear friends. This mouser is a birthday present for Bobbi.

Thank you Bobbi for making my grandmother's house a home again. And Thanks to Grammy Y for pulling some string from up above to give us the gift of amazing neighbors.

Painted Planet Licensing

I am proud to announce that I have signed on with Painted Planet Licensing. Jan Draheim will be representing my work to be licensed for paper products, housewares, fabric, bedding, garden products - and more. I am thrilled to be working with her and look forward to introducing new work and completed collections at the Atlanta Gift Show in July.

Now I must get back to the drawing board. Today it's woolen mittens and mice for the "Not a Creature was Stirring" series.

Illustration West 48

The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles announced the opening of the Illustration West 48's website today.
Four of my pieces were selected and are on display in the self-promotion category!
Please click to check out Cricket's New Year, Mud Season, Fall Fox and Spring Rabbit.
http://www.si-la.org/48

Forget- me-not!

Even though I wore a scarf yesterday the garden believes it's spring. The wee forget-me-nots have bloomed giving me that reassurance that soon I will be edging, weeding and mulching to my heart's content. As a tribute to these brave little posies here are some pieces from my Garden Border collection.

It's here...

...and it's so thrilling to be included in this beautiful magazine. The other women featured are amazing so please check it out if your near a Barnes and Noble, Borders or a Claire Murray store!

A heartfelt thanks to Linda Kramer, Stacy Bass, Donna Murphy, Laurel Kornhiser and, of course, Claire Murray for this gift.

What's on the board: Santa Bear

Having fun giving my tiny brushes a work-out painting these mittens!