My 100th post. I have been so nervous since I realized I had hit this mile marker. I wanted to be sure I posted something good. The pressure has been on! Although, stars aligned and a few things came together. 1. my husband had given me the prompt “where do dreams come from” 2. myContinue reading “100!”
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The Full Recipe
Over at They Draw and Cook my pumpkin recipe was featured last week. With more recipes being posted everyday, They Draw and Cook is a fantastic resource for some fun recipes to try at home. Check them out! And to wrap up the husbands choice where I teased you with the finished image of theContinue reading “The Full Recipe”
Stuff Made!
After a stirring blog post by Dani I sat down this weekend and tackled some art I have been planning to make for Halloween since July. No more being completely absorbed in crazy books-although, I did finish book 2 of The Hunger Games-or family things-even though Matt mandolined(sliced) off a sizable piece of his thumb-wouldContinue reading “Stuff Made!”
Late Updates
September 15th was International Dot Day celebrating Peter H. Reynold’s book The Dot. I wasn’t able to make my dot for the day but, here it is now. On top of Sept 15 being Dot Day, Zoe who was born! So, this dot is for her. Then a little follow up on the Urban CountryContinue reading “Late Updates”
A Day at the Eric Carle Museum
Today we experienced magical moments. We got to meet Kelly Light and hear story time with David Hyde Costello at the Eric Carle Museum. Together they were encouraging “YOU Can Help” after linking up on Ripple. After watching Ripple grow from just Kelly to hundreds of artists it was truly special to get to meetContinue reading “A Day at the Eric Carle Museum”
Urban Country Fair
I am selling my work at a local craft fair this Saturday, or Sunday if it rains. Here is a sneak peak into some of what I will have for sale.
Maine Trip
This past week I went to Bar Harbor (pronounced Ba-Ha-Bah), ME with my Mom, Step-Dad-Mark, husband-Matt, and son-Lucien. We arrived to town five minutes before closing time, but were still welcomed into a restaurant for dinner. That was how all our other experiences with locals continued. It was great to be around such friendly-laid-back people.Continue reading “Maine Trip”
First Piece of 2010
The first piece of 2010 is for a Mr. Not a Sausage Haney, of his popular pooch Milo, whom you can follow on twitter. Painting is fun. So much exploration to do, every night something new!
Book is Done!
Well folks the book is done. Last pass has been completed and I am on to the next project, ornaments, ornaments, ornaments! I can’t believe I have already finished all 21 illustrations, it feels like I just started. I am happy with how they all ended up. Once the book is printed, I will letContinue reading “Book is Done!”
New Work
Ah October, month were I set my sites far too high. I always desire to finish about 100 pieces this month. I finished 22 so far. The first 21 were for the book “I Love You Every Second”. Yes this means the book is coming to a close for me. Soon I will be sendingContinue reading “New Work”
4 Month MIA
In the past four months summer has come and gone. Fall has begun and this is the time I try to get back on top of my life. This is the time of year I set resolutions. I think one of the resolutions most people have is, start their blog. I am going to stickContinue reading “4 Month MIA”
Casey Girard Illustration 