I recently completed a project with Kalliope Audiobooks. Kalliope takes classic children’s tales and turns them into audiobooks! I was asked to design the cover of the Raggedy & Andy audiobook. This was a perfect project for me as I think my style fits perfectly with these characters. I also really enjoyed working on this illustration because it was a bit different than other projects I’ve been working on lately - I love doing full coloured scenes like this. I was also given a lot of creative freedom with this project - always a bonus! It was a pleasure working with the company and hopefully I’ll be able to work with them again soon :) Click here to rate this illustration.

I’m also in the middle of a complete redesign! I’m redesigning my logo, website, business cards, etc. I’m looking for a fresh look that will stand the test of time. I’m looking to have a proper homepage for my website (rather then going directly to my blog). I’ve already redesigned my logo and will be posting a sneak peak of it in the next couple weeks. I’ve begun redesigning my website and I’m excited to announce that this design is going to be a lot more fun and playful than my current design. I’m excited to show you my new ideas in the weeks to come :)

Here is an illustration for a project I’m currently working on. Click here to rate this illustration.

Everything is happy and busy on my end! I’m working on several new projects and will hopefully be able to post some of the final work here once they’re completed. Isaac is doing well - growing quickly and getting very active. We just celebrated his 7 month birthday and are looking forward to the summer with him :) Hope you’re enjoying your weekend :)

Here is the final version of the giraffe sketch I posted a few days ago! Let me know what you think… click here to rate it :) I’ve also posted the CUTEST photo of Isaac getting his first kiss from the little girl next door! It was the funniest thing ever and I just had to post it! I’m sure he’s just going to love me having this photo around when he’s older ;)

Even though it may not seem like it from my blog, I’m getting a lot more work done these days! Isaac is ALMOST crawling and is managing to get around by rolling and sliding so his new found abilities are keeping him entertained. He’s giving me a lot more time to work! I take lots of play breaks but I’m actually starting to believe I can work as well as be a mommy :) It’s taken almost 7 months, but I think I’m finally finding my groove!

Happy long weekend to any Canadian readers!

Isaac is 1/2 a year old today. He’s squealing in his Jolly Jumper. The sun is shining. The air is warm. It’s Friday! Yay! I’m busy as ever today but am looking forward to a sunny weekend with my family. Ottawa starts its Tulip Festival this weekend so we are planning on taking a trip downtown and picnic in the park.

I had this cute giraffe image in my mind and wanted to sketch it out to go with this week’s post. I’m going to colour it within the next few days and I’ll post it again once it’s finished. Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

There are no impossibilties when you’re young! Click here to rate this illustration.

Hope you are all enjoying this Easter weekend with your loved ones! We had some friends over for a BBQ yesterday and will make a lovely Easter meal for our little family of three this evening :)

I just wanted to pop on here to congratulate Awna Stark for being the first reader to name all 5 posts where I’d hidden Easter eggs: My Little Bundle, Happy Birthday Isaac Alexander, New Illustration: Prickly Passion, New Illo: Mother’s Love, and Welcome to Rachelle Anne Miller Illustration!

And I’ve just made the draw for the second prize and that goes to…..(drum roll)…. TRACY from Addicted to Craft! Congrats Tracy and thanks for participating. Please check out my portfolio page and let me know which 3 cards you’d like me to send :)

Thanks everyone else for participating and have a lovely day!

Welcome to my very first Easter Egg Hunt!

Here’s how it works:
It’s simple! I have hidden 5 Easter eggs in 5 different posts (see image below). The first person to find all 5 of these cute little eggs and name their locations in a comment, wins! This contest is open to anyone worldwide… and if you’re a friend or family member, you can also participate - don’t feel like you can’t just because you know me ;)

1st Prize:
First prize is TEN (that’s right, TEN!) birthday cards that I designed for Bug Art. These are professionally printed and available in stores now. They are beautifully detailed with gold and flitter and come wrapped in a cello sleeve, including a matching coloured envelope! You can view the ten designs on my portfolio page.

Draw Prize:
I will also be selecting one winner to receive any 3 (of their own choosing) Bug Art cards. In order to qualify for this prize, you simply have to leave a comment in this post and I will make a random draw from the comments on Easter Sunday (April 12)!

Have fun and happy hunting!!

Claudia Rosa over at Pretty Pressings has made a beautiful card and box set with a few of my new spring stamps. I wanted to post these to show how she’s made them into a themed collection for a baby boy. The colour scheme is just perfect and all the details works so nicely together. I love when people appreciate the presentation of a gift as much as the gift itself - lovely! Thanks for sharing these with me, Claudia!

I’m happy to announce that the new spring 2009 stamp collection has been released and will be shipping to stores April 1st! This was such an exciting collection to work on. You’ll find a few of my favorite illustrations turned into stamps, as well as some new designs (see below for 3 of the 10 new stamps). Spring is in the air and I hope you will all enjoy my spring chickens and soft bunnies :) I’d love to hear your feedback on this collection!

You can view all new 10 designs at www.stampavie.com/rachelle-anne-miller-c-18.html (just look for the ‘NEW’ text at the top of the title). I look forward to hearing what you think of the new collection and if you have any ideas for future stamps. I always take notes from your suggestions so you might end up seeing on of your ideas in a future set!

On another note, I brought Isaac swimming today and he absolutely loved it! He’s always loved his bath so I assumed he’d love swimming. He kicked and splashed around for almost an hour (with me holding him of course!) I’ll have to post his 4 and 5 month photo in the next week. Wow! I can’t believe he’s 5 months already!!

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