I have always collected leaves. Every year as the leaves turn I find myself picking up my favorites. In past years I did this without much plan; I would pick them up and shove them between book pages (books I clearly didn’t care about because leaf pressing in books wicks all the moisture from theContinue reading “Birding and Leaf Painting”
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Hippo for Christmas
Thank you to those that came out to SF Bazaar and Cal Academy’s NightLife and shopped with all of us crafters and artists. We really appreciate the support! Shop news, the closing down has begun. My shop Biology Class is going to close as of January 1, 2017. It is time for me to move onContinue reading “Hippo for Christmas”
Specimens for SF Bazaar at Maker Faire
Totally excited that I got into SF Bazaar at Maker Faire! Go here for details. It has meant that I am in deep production of many specimens. Here are some works in progress and I prepare them for full preservation. Taking pictures before the caps go on is nice because you get a little moreContinue reading “Specimens for SF Bazaar at Maker Faire”
Shared Sketchbook
I am always so grateful for my friends. They keep me positive amidst all the strange happenings that go on in our world. Recently I was so pumped to be contacted by my friend eHawk. We have both been swamped in daily projects and both are looking to focus our time towards our long termContinue reading “Shared Sketchbook”
Peek-a-boo
I have been drawing. My friends at Fanartica got me to commit to drawing a piece for Dungeons & Dragons. I was thinking I would draw a monster from the game and I did but, it wasn’t what I had expected to be inspired to do. This came to me by asking my husband forContinue reading “Peek-a-boo”
Holiday Season 2013
Oh man the holidays are always so busy. No matter how early I get started once December hits I feel like I’m scrambling. People laugh at me or look at me like I’m crazy that I start my shopping in October. However, if I didn’t I wouldn’t be able get through the rest of myContinue reading “Holiday Season 2013”
Bellano Coffee shop Show
Welcome to Bellano! This is the local coffee shop that my family and I frequent. We love their coffee, all the people who work there, and the friendly atmosphere. They were kind enough to host my art work this month. If you are in the area I highly recommend you stop by and get aContinue reading “Bellano Coffee shop Show”
APE 2013 Recap & Octo-Puss in Boots!
After my second year participating in APE I feel I am settling in to the Art Community of San Francisco. I was lucky enough to have a table right next to my friend Emma SanCartier with OddFauna. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our tables and supported us. It was wonderful reconnecting with friendsContinue reading “APE 2013 Recap & Octo-Puss in Boots!”
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”
At Boston Comic Con this weekend!
Well my art will be at Boston Comic Con at the Fanartica Table. We are Table AA348 Please stop by and say hello to this wonderful group of artists. They will have prints of my letters, the Animals in Alphabet Poster, the Skyward Sword creature mag, Richard Parker, and more.
APE Recap
Finally coming to you with my recap on Alternative Press Expo, San Francisco. What a phenomenal show. I was amazed at the level of talent at this show. I left feeling totally energized and wanting to make art. That is how I want to leave every con. Matt, Lucien and I had a wonderful timeContinue reading “APE Recap”
Specimens and Animals in Alphabet at APE 2012
We have been settling in the past couple of months and I have only had time to draw a little. This little time has been spent sketching characters from other books for Alphabooks! You can view those over on my tumblr. I am hoping that after October I am able to get back to myContinue reading “Specimens and Animals in Alphabet at APE 2012”
Casey Girard Illustration 