Miscellaneous – Casey Girard Illustration

Kirtland’s Warbler

The Kirtland’s Warbler is proof of success from the Endangered Species Act. This bird was down to 167 breeding pairs in the 1970’s when it was one of the first species to be placed on the Endangered Species List for the US. Now it is up to over 2,000 breeding pairs and up for removalContinue reading “Kirtland’s Warbler”

Inktober US Endangered Species Promts

I want to bring attention to the Endangered Species Act. It is a 45 year old law that is being called into question and is being changed by the current federal legislators. Some changes have occurred through the House Committee of Natural Resources. Then the Supreme Court will hear a case beginning October 1st which,Continue reading “Inktober US Endangered Species Promts”

The Bird Project

Since, the beginning of the year I have been drawing a bird a day. This project is to bring awareness to birds and to have fun learning about all the bird species around us. I have been posting them to instagram but, feel it would be fun to do blog posts for each collection IContinue reading “The Bird Project”

Plein Air Painting

I was able to go on a road trip for Memorial Day. It was so neat to see the coast of Northern California. A friend and I drove up to Crescent City to visit a friend. Doing a short day trip. Mostly we spent a lot of time on the beach. The goal had been toContinue reading “Plein Air Painting”

Shared Sketchbook 2

This sketchbook is on a very relaxed schedule. Thank you for that eHawk! I had our book for most of the fall and then past Christmas. Then I finished a Holiday card for the family and couldn’t postpone anymore. I hadn’t intended to dally on my page for that long, I even had an idea.Continue reading “Shared Sketchbook 2”

Why a Blog or Art

It’s been an increasingly slog of a process creating art for the past 3 years. I know there is still joy in making art and occasionally I actually get into a project and am happy for the work. Most of the time however, I start to work and instantly get tired and want to goContinue reading “Why a Blog or Art”

Halloween Coloring Banner

I created a Halloween Banner this year. Between #inktober, #drawlloween, and a parent run fundraising group at school I got inspired. Special thanks to Megana. The banner reads “All Hallows Eve” and has 13 unique characters decorating each flag. I loved drawing all of these characters and I had meant to share more of themContinue reading “Halloween Coloring Banner”

Tidying is Magic

Well back in May I decided to make magazine containers for my son’s Zoobooks and my Hornbooks. Then I was making teacher gifts for the end of the year and realized making a small box for the items would be helpful. I still had a pile of cardboard so, I built boxes. This started aContinue reading “Tidying is Magic”

Let’s End This Hiatus

It’s been much too long since I posted to the blog. I apologize to you readers, I hope you will find me and come back. I wasn’t completely uncreative in my time away. If you followed my instagram I kept up with regular posting. I just wasn’t able to commit to the more lengthy blog. Also,Continue reading “Let’s End This Hiatus”

Alternative Press Expo 2013

APE is in three days, it’s twoodle day, and I’m celebrating inktober with many other artists. I hope you check out all the great art being made behind those links. To check out my work stop by table 501 to visit me at APE. I will be next to the extraordinary Emma with Odd FaunaContinue reading “Alternative Press Expo 2013”

New Set of Specimens

Well I had a baby 6 weeks ago and in 1 week I’m participating in APE. I couldn’t wait to participate in APE when the year began but, I didn’t quite realize how close it came to my baby’s birth. However, I’m not going to let that stop me from making new work! To celebrateContinue reading “New Set of Specimens”

Taking Back Ground

I seriously misjudged how I would feel the last month of pregnancy. I only remember working almost 9 hour days the last month of my last pregnancy so, I didn’t see it coming that I would not be able to keep up with my own work this time. However, chasing a kid all day andContinue reading “Taking Back Ground”