I went in to a salon yesterday and they were putting up a Christmas tree! OMI! Is it that close?Thanksgiving is not even on my radar screen! I have been creating Christmas art since July so I have no real sense of time (holiday wise). This sassy girl was originally an ink stamp and I created several years ago and I have played with her using her in all sorts of forms. I thought this would be cute on a holiday shopping bag! (maybe for a lingerie store!)
I found out who did this illustrations for the Boden catalog, the lovely Amanda MacMillian. She actually works for Boden outfitting their catalog, She used to design clothes for them too! And she can draw! Looks like they have a lot of talent in house. What is with the whole Boden "home" parties? I should do that....I am a bit of a clothes horse...always have been. I dressed my Barbies up more than played them. Or is that the whole point of Barbies?
Anyhoo, here is my little Dunkin after his"fixing". He doesn't even mind his flotation device that is around his neck, it prevents him from biting stitches. Fitting that the dog of a former flight attendant be prepared "in case of an emergency".
Are you ready for a Spooky holiday? I bought candy at the very last minute in hopes that it would not all be gone by Saturday night, so far so good. Every year I find myself googling what candy is gluten free...the verdict is... A LOT of it! Traditionally we get a quite few trick or treaters, last year it dropped off I think because it was a weekend night as it is this year. I may have tons left over. Can you return unopened candy? I asked my husband that and I think he went into the pantry and quickly opened up all the bags! Geez!
So I got a Boden catalog yesterday and I saw that they have a few (only these 3 actually) illustrations. I was thrilled! Hooray! I feel like more and more advertisers are returning to illustration as a way to set themselves apart. I don't know who did these fashion illustrations, if you recognize this artists style, let me know. I am a Boden shopper, I am really into the "reviews" section on their website. It cracks me up to read the reviews from England...."My hubby loved this on me so much I bought another in a different color." Funny, not sure I could get away with that...
I have some new portfolio pieces on Theispot and I am so proud of myself for putting the java-script link on my blog whooho! I have been doing a bunch of "people" art lately. Once I get it out of my system and get some fresh art on theispot, then I will jump back into holiday and licensing art :) Actually, I am hoping these girls will be licensed also so I played with backgrounds to make a complete collection. I think they are cute....but maybe that's just me liking girly art.
