Illustration Friday – Gesture

All it takes is a simple gesture to be open to all people, all thoughts, all ways of life.

Society 6 Selection

This is pretty cool…My print "Georgia Sunflower" was selected to be included in the Society6 Shop! If you've never visited the site, it's pretty awesome. You can get a selection of prints on canvas, as iPhone skins, etc. Check it out!

http://society6.com/product/Ge​orgia_Sunflower_Print/56907

Memories of the Beach

We used to go to Myrtle Beach, SC when I was a kid. I have such wonderful memories of being there…going to the little hut on the main drag that was Krispy Kreme, Oliver's for fresh seafood and hush puppies, the old amusement park, walking the beach looking for shark teeth, the smell of the salt air, riding the waves. I'd love to go there again sometime as it's been many years since my last trip. I'm sure it has changed dramatically.

When I started working on this little piece, all I could see were greens and blues - the colors of the beach and summer to me. So, here's "Day at the Beach."

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Northbrook Art in the Park

This Saturday and Sunday I'll be at Northbrook Art in the Park! Stop by and see me if you can.

http://www.northbrookarts.org/

Illustration Friday – Launch

Almost forgot to post this after I worked on it late last night...Up and Away seems to fit the weekly theme "Launch."

Reliving Monet

Just finished this piece - when I first started it I had no idea where it was going. Except the colors reminded me of some of the Monet pieces. So, that's where it ended up for me. Hope you enjoy!

Art in Bloom

Head out to beautiful Cantigny in Wheaton this Saturday and Sunday for Art in Bloom. It's a wonderful art fair in a really lovely setting. Hope to see you there!