Inspiration Board.

I'm in final art mode for A Christmas Goodnight (Fall 2011) and I thought I'd share with you some images I have in my studio to get the juices going. The book is full of wonderful color and texture, and though the characters in these images have nothing to do with the subject I am working with, the line and color inspires me.  It's so important for me to have visual inspiration for the projects I work on. It gets me right in the mood!

Image via Bibliodyssey

Image via Bibliodyssey

Mauric Sendak from "The Art of Maurice Sendak"

This has been in my files forever....can't find the reference! Let me know if you know!

EDIT: William Joyce from MY FIRST BOOK OF NURSERY TALES

Image from Kevin Henkes upcoming book via Greenwillow Press Blog.

Maurice Sendak, Moon Jumpers

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Rosemary Wells, Original Art

And a little Van Gogh, Starry Night

Big Deals this weekend.

Ok friends! Lots of love going on in the shop today and on the blog!

Make sure to scroll down and see all that is going on!

Keep watching. This is a crazy month as I am finishing up the illustrations for my book, but more great stuff is coming so stay tuned!

Happy Weekend...and Enjoy!

Embroidery Patterns.

Yahoo! I have been so excited about this.

NEW IN THE SHOP!

Embroidery Patterns are coming....and we're starting with the "Her Month By Month" set.

You can purchase a PDF Download or the Paper Copy here.

Have any favorite images from Sarah Jane you'd like to see as embroidery patterns? Comment below and let me know!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend....and just for fun....

I'll be extending the SALE to Tuesday. Purchase $50 and get a free Sketchbook.

Enjoy!

Rain drops for Amelia and FREE Download.

Paper Dolls, Paper Dolls. We do a lot of paper dolls around here, and it's high time for some new wardrobes and activities, yes?

And it's wet and rainy here this weekend, so this is going to be our weekend's Pretend Play activity.

This April Showers outfit comes complete with umbrella and Finn, Amelia's pet lamb. Can Amelia keep Finn out of the rain today? Cut it out and see!

Oh, and the best part is this is aFREE DOWNLOAD for you to print off and make today. The paper dolls can be found here, and this little scene can be downloaded FREE here.

The download even comes with rain drops if you want to make your own scene. glue these down to paper and display, or prop them up with cardstock and tape the raindrops to string for the ultimate diorama experience! Or  just play dolls. Have fun with it!

More vintage art for the kids.

Well, Sarah Jane, isn't about time? I've been meaning to get this in the shop for oh....a year or so?

I have a list out the door of prints to add to the shop. They get finished one at a time...and drag in slowly these days! But isn't she so cute? I want curls like that.

You can find them here. Enjoy!

PS: don't forget about the FREE GIFT available in the shop this week!

I've just gotta shout it out.

OK folks. I'm squealing. Yes...it is that exciting.

Big sale this week! I'm giving away my favorite item in the shop. Yes, favorite.

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Remember these? Made with Soy Inks, recycled paper, soft paper to your favorite sketching pencil or journaling pen.

These will make great gifts this spring, or let it be a sweet gift to you...just because.

When you order, just mention which journal you prefer in the "Message to Seller" box.

This week only! Hope to see you around...and remember...

New items in the shop include:

*Any image in the shop can be a handprinted folded card

*11x14 inch prints are now available

*Personalization of prints and cards now available with custom fee

Enjoy!

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