I survived hike number one! I don't think I would have called this walk "beginner" but I am really glad I didn't go on the intermediate hike! There were plenty of hills to keep me challenged... And panting. Although I'm not as out of shape as I...
Just a quick reminder that Thursday is the last day to take advantage of the Free Shipping Sale. I will be putting the shop in Vacation Mode until I come back on the 18th. Well, technically, I'm not leaving until Monday, but I am going to try and move as much of my...
Let the angels sing - I'm taking a vacation. Yes - a real vacation. Not a pretend one, where I actually work on a book or teach a class while ignoring the ocean 100 feet away from me. This time, I am going somewhere away from the water (to the mountains) and doing...
PROBLEM: Lilah, my 5 year old, spends quite a bit of time in my studio. Yes, she makes a big mess. Typical. But her mess... ahem... "creative play" has been migrating across the room. Closer to where I work. In fact, she had taken over one of my primary work spaces! Hey Lilah!...
When everything around you feels like chaos and even your own mother is disappointed in you... it is very easy to forget your purpose. Assuming you ever knew it in the first place. You give yourself points for keeping your head above water and repeat over and over "Keep swimming, keep swimming." (Yes,...
It might seem obvious to anyone who knows me, but Maurice Sendak is my hero. Like few other illustrators, he has had a huge influence on my art style and my persistence. I remember reading about his life and learning that most of his childhood was spent in bed, recovering, and drawing. A lot of...
