Portions for Foxes

Here is an illustration that I did for the new issue of "Ballad Of" Magazine. The theme was "Pets", and it features interpretations of that theme - from the literal to those more outside the box,  by all kinds of artists. It is in print, which is exciting but also sad, as it is only stocked in the UK and the first batch available online has already sold out. I'll be sure not to procrastinate the next time that they post some more!

Out by the box car waiting

This song is always good for summer!

I set my office up outside today, to edit wedding photos that I took the other day, and work on a few illustration commissions. Everything is less stressful when it can be done outdoors (with lemonade!) and when the mosquitoes aren't crazy of course. Good day. I hope that your weekend is going well!

Salt

Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia: The world's largest salt flat, located about 12,000 feet above sea level.

Also known as the border between heaven and earth, and the world's largest mirror!
Photos from here.

Son of Schmilsson

While most of my music was deleted in a tragic external hard drive accident (RIP 6 years of music!) I was happy to find that this song was still intact. I didn't listen to most of that music anymore, but it was just nice to know that it was there. Its now hard to ignore the fact that my musical tastes aren't very advanced, as I retrieve and listen to the same few albums and cheesy songs on repeat, haha. Anyways, this song is an old favorite that I always come back to. I love how simple and poignant and...happy it is, in an odd way. I was hoping to find a performance or actual video of the song, because I think that would be enjoyable, but I hope you enjoy it all the same!

And that's how I choose to remember it

Here are a few photos that I took the other day, of the blossoms on our trees. I just wanted to catch them before they were gone! I am starting to feel a bit more inspired to take pictures, something that the winter and feeling ill for a few weeks had put a damper on, and I am looking forward to finding more things to photograph this summer. I love being able to go outside in the nice weather with a purpose, and find more than just flowers, as much as I love them, haha. Last year I had big plans but they kind of got pushed aside. Perhaps a few day trips to new places are in order?

The only thing I really dislike about this time of year, is the start of mosquito season! We get tonnes of them around our house, due to the ponds, and they attack me like crazy. Despite being inside for most of this weekend, I am already covered in bites that I'm sure will last as long as possible, as usual.

Beginnings

I love looking at the initial sketches and scribblings of artists and authors. Here are some of J.K. Rowling's, done while she was dreaming up Harry Potter!

Images found here

"There are fairies at the bottom of my garden all ringing little bells"

Here are three of the six illustrations I created for "Audrey Grace Boutique," a pop up shop opening in Jackson, Mississippi this December.Many of my favorite artists and designers will have work for sale at the shop, including tba, Geronimo, Alexandra Grecco, and Caitlin Shearer.  I always really loved the boat scene from "High Society" and was happy to have the chance to revisit it. It was also just really fun to draw and paint classic film stars!