I recently participated in a collaborative illustration project called “If I Was You.” Each week, an illustrator creates an image based on the artist from the previous week, answering the prompt, “If I was you, I would…”.  Hannah Warren was my inspiration, and it was great to dig through her work! I read that her favorite things are “Family, friends, my boyfriend and all you can eat buffet.” So here it is, Hannah! If I was you, I would invite all my family and friends over for a homemade all you can eat buffet.

See the rest of the entries to the If I Was You Project, and check back in a couple days to see what another illustrator would do if they were me!

Happy July! This is an illustration for the cover of the July issue of Providence Monthly. The idea was to combine the Providence skyline with a growing garden. I spent a lot of time drawing out the vines and leaves; it’s great to get to illustrate for the cover because it is printed so large that details translate really well. Here’s a slightly different version than was used:

…and a snapshot of the cover:

As someone who drags her feet through freezing New England winters, the coming of summertime is definitely the happiest part of my year. Sunshine, fresh air, warmth; I’ll take a summer day over any other! In celebration of this seriously sweet season, I’m offering a special deal on my prints. Buy one print, get 1/2 off a second print (of equal or lesser value).

Just a little fine print: discounts will be given after the order is placed. Wish it could be automatic but unfortunately Etsy doesn’t offer that yet! Also, there is no limit to the number of prints you can purchase, so feel free to stock up on birthday presents, “just because” goodies, and early-bird holiday gifts!

I bet you can think of dozens of people who could use some art in their lives. So what are you waiting for? Get shopping!

It’s no secret, I have a definite obsession with patchwork. There are some images that instantly hit me as a perfect opportunity to show off some mixed-and-matched fabrics. This was one of them! I loved piecing together flowery fabric to make this tortoise’s shell.

Want a Slow & Steady print for yourself? It’s available in 5″x7″ and 8″x10“!

A quick one from the sketchbook, hope you have a great weekend!