New prints! I’ve made a print of each flavor of Labrador.
You can find these prints at my Etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/listing/83193479/labrador-print
New Print! Labradors!
October 4th, 2011October’s Embroidery Pattern, Acorns!
October 3rd, 2011
What to do, what to do, what to do? Hum… I know, acorns with faces! I just wanted to do something that I, at least, have not seen before. Well, maybe in I’ve seen it in some form of artwork but not in embroidery pattern.
Oh, and how do you like the new logo. Kind of pokes you in the eye doesn’t it!
Click on the image to get the full size pattern and like always Have Fun!
The Otter.
September 27th, 2011
New Print!
I love otters! Last time I went to Morro Bay I got to see a little otter floating on his back eating an abalone. It’s so cute how they swim after fish, catch them and tear their little fishy faces off. Sigh….
You can find this new print in 3 sizes, 5″x7″, 8″x10″ and 11″x14″ at my Etsy store, www.badbird.etsy.com
It’s Weasel Time!
September 16th, 2011
One of my favorite steps in children’s book illustration is charactor design.
First I collected realistic images of weasels.
Then I collected cartooned images of weasels.
I study both to get what I need.
See the weasel circled above? I really like him but he is not too child friendly. I will save him for my Adult weasel book.
This weasel is suppose to be young. And you know what that means, Big Head Time!
Okay, getting close. The first one looks like an alien, but the second one Pure Magic!
Oh Yah, almost there.
Adorable and cranky! Success!
FACT: I took me about 150 sheets of paper to get to the final drawing. Front and back.
TIP: Don’t hold back. Draw EVERY idea that comes into your head. It doesn’t matter if they’re good or not. You learn something with each drawing.
September’s Embroidery Pattern! It’s a whale of a tail!
August 30th, 2011
It’s September and you know that means,
Whales!
It’s time to polish your dorsal fins, shake out your tail flukes and send out those party invitations because it’s almost Blow Hole Day!
My plankton gift to you at this most festive time of year is the pattern Mommy & Baby Whale.
Remember! Click on the image to get the full size pattern.
Artwalk by the Bay
August 29th, 2011
I will be participating in the Artwalk by the Bay, in San Diego, CA, on September 10 & 11, 2011.
For more information: http://www.artwalkonthebay.org/
Hope to see you there!
Art Sale!
August 22nd, 2011
Starting NOW until Saturday the 27th , 12:00 am midnight, pacific time, if you buy any two prints you will get one $25.00 print for free.
That’s Right! Buy any 2 prints and get 1 free $25.00 print free.
This sale is for any of my 3 Etsy stores.
Click here to get to my stores:
IMPORTANT! How to order - When you order your 2 prints at my Etsy store there is an area in which you can leave a message. In this area, beside telling me how awesome I am, you can let me know which $25.00 print you want for free.
New Halloween Embroidery Pattern!
August 16th, 2011
New Halloween Pattern at my Etsy store!
I met one of my clients in person last weekend. She had stitched up quite a few of my embroidery patterns. I asked her if there were any other patterns she would like to see in my store and she said, “More Halloween Patterns!”
I got busy as soon as I got home and designed up this cute Bat/Halloween sampler. You can find this pattern at my Etsy store.
