Archive for April, 2008

Grandma’s may have wrinkles, but they’re one of family’s most treasured gifts. Click here to rate this illustration.

Thank you all for your wonderful and supportive comments in my last post! It means so much to me and now I’m all excited and revved up for a great new chapter in my life!

I just wanted to make a quick announcement that my new stamp collection, “Lily & Milo”, is now available for purchase!! You can buy them at Stamp-and-Scrap.com or click here to view a complete list of stores.

I hope you like them and I’m soooo excited to see all your beautiful creations! Feel free to email me photos of your cards/crafts using these stamps and I’ll post them on my blog!

As of May 3, 2008 I’ll be a free woman! I’ve put in my notice at my full time job and I’ve decided to become a full time freelance illustrator. I have so many dreams and aspirations as an illustrator and it’s been so hard to work towards any of these dreams with a full time job in the way. I want to dedicate all my time to establishing myself as an illustrator! One of my dreams is to illustrate a children’s book. I’ve had no time to contact publishing agencies or anyone to get into this area - this will finally be my chance!

I also plan to post on my blog MUCH more often! I want to attempt to get at least 2 new illustration posts done each week and also include lots of updates on my progress with various projects and marketing ideas. I am so thankful for all the wonderful people that read and comment on my blog. I really enjoy receiving your kind emails and feedback on my work. This is going to be such an exciting time for me - I can’t wait to get started on all the wonderful plans in my head. I hope you will enjoy the journey with me!

Hmmm I’ve been having a bit of trouble with the last couple Illustration Friday topics. I’ve stretched the topic a little to fit a fun image I had in my brain ;) This is Emma’s ‘primitive‘ form of transportation! Click here to rate this illustration.

It’s a GORGEOUS sunny day today and I’m sooooo excited to  get off the computer and soak in some sun! It’s been too long. Hope you enjoyed this illustration! Have a wonderful day! 

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This week’s Illustration Friday topic is Fail. Well, even though I was wwaaaaayyy too busy to complete the topic this weekend, I figure it works for me anyway - I ‘failed‘ to complete it. Does that work as my submission? Hehe ;o) I promise I’ll be back on my toes next week!

In the meantime, I really wanted to post another inspirational artist. Claudio Degliuomini is an incredible illustrator from Argentina. Her work is very unique, whimsical, fun, and colorful. I love the way she’s developed her animal characters. Her compositions are wonderful and I adore her beautiful aesthetic! I just wanted to share her with anyone that hasn’t already been exposed to her incredible work. I’ve added some of her illustrations below, but you can also visit her blog or website to view more of her work!

Thanks you all SOOOO much for all your lovely comments. I am blown away by how nice and supportive you all are :o) I’m definitely going to have to have more giveaways so I can truly express my thanks! I’m sorry that I can’t send something to everyone who commented - I wish I could!

So to get right to it - I have the results! I’ve decided to add a bonus winner because of the number of you that entered. The bonus winner will receive the same prize as the first three names that are picked.

THE WINNERS ARE:

1: stampmonkey
2: Bec
3: Tuula from Finland

BONUS: Daan

Congratulations! I will contact each one of your to get you mailing details. Thanks again everyone! And don’t worry, if you didn’t win this time, I’ll have another giveaway soon enough! :o)

He came just in time to save her from the rain! Click here to rate this illustration.

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Now Available as an art print or greeting card!

I really want to thank all my readers (YOU!) for all your wonderful comments and support. Your positive comments and feedback are so helpful and encouraging. I really appreciate when each one of you takes the time to leave a note. Each comment brings a big smile to my face.

To thank you, I’m giving away 3 greeting card sets! Each set has 8 greeting cards with brightly colored matching envelopes. I’ll also include a couple little surprises in each package :o). This giveaway is open to anyone around the world. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to be entered into the draw. I’ll get my hubby to pick three names on April 8th!

Good luck and THANK YOU!!

UPDATE: Entries are now closed for the giveaway!