In the garden

Garden Day. Weather perfect. Some surprises...a poppy opened, a visit from Mr. Chippy which Jack (cat) the Ripper is loving. Birdhouse is from Iron Kettle Farm.

IF: Resolve

I resolve to draw everyday in 2009, so I'm always looking for willing models. Late at night, Jack and Bella somehow resolve to plant themselves nearby where I am working, (usually on top of my desk). Sometimes cats just cry out to be drawn. Sketch of Bella done with micron pen (005) and a chubby Bic marker.

I like the work of Brian Rea. His pen sketch and lettering for the cover of a book of Tennessee Williams poems is perfect...

Christmas Catalogs

Most of the catalogs we receive these days go in the recycle bin. I held onto the Patagonia catalog though because I thought the cover image and design was so striking. I was making stamps later in the day and couldn't resist adding a bit of color and well...sentiment.