Month: February 2014
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Book Art Object
This gigantic tome (I know you can’t tell from the photograph, but you’ll have to take my word for it—you could pave a street with it) has been a long time in the making. The folks at Codex have finally published the second volume of Book Art Object, and look—I’m in it! It’s a beautiful…
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Puzzling Puget Sound
Our local ferry system is a major part of public transit around here. But unlike a bus or a train, the ferries provide plenty of room to spread out while you pass the time. So we have a little tradition that happens on nearly every vessel: communal puzzles. I think this is one of the…
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More magnets
Remember my theater illustrations? Well, now they’re all over my fridge. Each magnet is about 2 inches square, and about a quarter-inch thick. They’re made by Kel-Tech (right here in Tacoma), out of heavy-duty acrylic. Best of all, 50% of the proceeds go to support the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. You can find…
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Kindred sketchers
Photo by Candace Rardon If you know me at all, you know this is how you’re likely to find me. But I’m not the only one known to be seen with a sketchbook and paintbox. My friend and fellow travel sketcher Candace has been in town visiting lately, and we’ve spent most of our time…
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My crafty Valentine
Here they are! My new line of bird illustrations has arrived, just in (the nick of) time for Valentine’s Day. In the shop you’ll find snazzy new postcards… …gift tags (I’m particularly excited about these)… …and even fun temporary tattoos! This is all just a taste of what I’ve got planned for this year—look for…
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Cold studio, warm palette
For the past few days I’ve been painting while wrapped in a thick wool shawl and wearing fingerless gloves—but howl as it might, no polar vortex can dim my bright tropical paints. I’m putting the finishing touches on a few new goodies, just in time for Valentine’s Day. If you’re local, you can find them…