Mother Robin Redbreast.

May 6, 2010

There is a pregnant Robin that has been making a home somewhere on our property...I can't tell where yet. But I see her, lugging that big belly around, and wonder when those babies will hatch. Every morning, she finds a crooked twig in front of our breakfast window, and sings a little tune and then dashes off to find more twigs and dry grass. Is this her first hatch? Does she get scared? Or does she simply get lost in the present moment of a beautiful sunrise? This time last year I too was lugging around a big belly, and had only a wish of being as spritely and light as Little Robin Redbreast. By the size of her belly, and if my timing is right, I am thinking that she will have a very special Mother's Day.

Inspiration Board.

May 4, 2010

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

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

Rosemary Wells, Original Art

And a little Van Gogh, Starry Night

Big Deals this weekend.

April 30, 2010

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!

FREE gift with $50 purchase has been extended to Tues May 6th
FREE paper doll outfit and activity for a rainy day
NEW! African American Read with Me Print
EMBROIDERY PATTERNS in the shop
GIVEAWAY Saturday May 1st on Soule Mama for a crazy giveaway!

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.

April 30, 2010

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.

April 30, 2010

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.

April 30, 2010

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.