Dear Apple, I love my iPad Pro as a mom on the go. Before I had kids I painted with acrylic on gigantic canvases. I made a mess while I made art. After kids there was no time or space to make art. Then I found you my dearest iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. NoContinue reading “A Love Letter to Apple”
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Can I buy the book?
“Can I buy the book?” So often I hear this at comic book conventions as people flip through the pages of my contact book. It has all the Bitty Baddies I’ve done to date. Even the ones that I don’t have for sale. Psst… they are all available on REDBUBBLE. “No, sorry it’s the onlyContinue reading “Can I buy the book?”
The Perfection of Rejection
Yesterday I was feeling pretty down. Not one, but TWO conventions rejected the Bitty Baddies. Pursuing artistic endeavors takes a lot of grit. The very nature of art-making invites criticism and rejection. I have moments of self-doubt – questioning whether I’m spending my time and talents wisely. My whole life I’ve got a lot ofContinue reading “The Perfection of Rejection”
Collectible Cards for Convention Goers
Collectible Cards that you can play with! In the interest of value and simplicity I’ll no longer print business cards. Instead, I’ll do collectible cards that can used to play a simple game of war. Their value will be based on the villain’s “badness” to be determined by me. At public appearances (like conventions) I’llContinue reading “Collectible Cards for Convention Goers”
The SparrowShip
Mom: I picked this one today because we are flying on an airplane to Florida. The sky is like the sun rise we saw this morning. Judah: I love SparrowShip. The airline we flew was Spirit. It also matches the name because “spirit” is kind of like “alien”. Idea from “The Boy’s Doodle Book”. TheContinue reading “The SparrowShip”
Weird Alien
By the Sun, the Sparrow and the Hurricane (aka 2 year old Eloise Hossain).
Is it Magic or is it Alien?
I once asked a fellow artist pal why he didn’t create his own superheroes and villains. Why do fan art? Why not create something all his own? As if it’s that easy! Thinking is easy… doing is hard. I know from my personal experience that my drive to “make” far exceeds my imagination. Meaning thatContinue reading “Is it Magic or is it Alien?”
Dear Hater,
You know who you are. If you go out of your way to read this. You are sad and I feel sorry for you. Life is not meant to be lived angry and resentful. I don’t hate you. I don’t think of you until I’m confronted by your venom. For the sake of peace andContinue reading “Dear Hater,”
Smushed Fairy
“I drew this with pencil (not technology). Inspired by “Pressed Fairies”. I think it turned out great!” Mom: What would if you found a fairy? “I’d keep it.” Mom: What if it wanted to go home? “I’d let it loose.”
My Strategy for Getting Shit Done
I’ve been asked repeatedly recently how I manage to do it all, art, Raven, children, etc. Like everybody I always feel like I could accomplish more. Today I took a nap with my toddler. For 2 hours I accomplished zilch… or did I? For me a nap with my toddler is not wasted time. IContinue reading “My Strategy for Getting Shit Done”