"Home is Where the Heart is"

I love crow's nests.  They are always unique and made of sometimes very odd materials, but you could say the same for human habitats.  

"Broken Heart"

A new print from my sketchbook series.  Done with pen and ink and colored digitally.  

"Billie Holiday"

 This is a painting I did of my favorite singer, Billie Holiday.  I easily have more of her songs on my iPod than anybody else's.  I bought a cd called "Billie Holiday Sings Standards" when I was in high school.  It is still the best album I own.  I'm offering this painting for sale in my etsy shop here: 
http://www.paperandcanvas.etsy.com/

New Work - "Cloud Balloons"

These are fresh from my sketchbook, and there's one more coming!  I will also be offering a limited edition poster in two different sizes that will feature all three "cloud balloons."  These two will be posted for sale in my Etsy store soon. 

Artist of the Week: Laura Amiss

I came across these wonderful creations on canvas while browsing through Etsy.  They are by artist Laura Amiss, who hails from the Netherlands.  Their design, colors, and use of textiles is a perfect combination.  I love her use of felt for certain parts of her composition.  It gives the canvas dimensionality, which is a totally brilliant idea.  Visit Laura's Etsy shop for more awesomeness here:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraamiss?ref=seller_info

Favorite Thing of the Week..Ecojot Notebooks

I've been using these for a few years, and I still love them.  They're made of recycled paper and their cover designs are adorable.  They make me happy! 

 This one, I would say, is my favorite.  It speaks to my procrastinator personality.  I always dread the long list of tasks everyday, (I would rather be drawing) but it's much easier to get them done and move on with your day.  It feels much better to accomplish your task list than to let it grow to monster-sized proportions. 

This one is my color inspiration for the week.  This is probably my ideal color combination:  brown, light blue, green, and orange.  It's such an earthy collection of colors.  Someday, when I buy a house, these are the colors I'm shooting for. 

New Work - Limited Edition Posters!

This is an example of my new series of limited edition posters that will all feature new line drawings that I've been working on.  Among them will be hot air balloons, cowboy boots, and vintage typewriters.  This one, as you can see is "Anatomy of an Artist."  I will be listing this one, and others, in my Etsy shop in the coming weeks.