🩶 Sale on in the shop! 🩶 Zoomies on coasters?! Why not? I hope this fun shop offering brings a smile to your face today. 🤍🩶

Iowa City locals, I'm probably going to be a little quiet this weekend. One of my favorite regulars passed away. You should absolutely still come and enjoy the books. That's what we're here for. Just - tell someone who might not expect it that they mean something to you. I regret that I didn't.

A quick late afternoon crane study to close out the day. 🖤🤍

It's World Mask Week & I haven't posted a maskie in a bit, so here you go. It's been disheartening to see so many people demonstrate lack of care & concern for themselves & others by ripping their masks off as soon as it was "allowed." Integrity means doing what is right, even when not being forced.

🌸 Shop Sale Today 🌸 Cherry blossoms falling off their branches - spring snow. 🩷

"A Seafaring Friend" This piece was created for the SCBWI "Sea Creature" drawing prompt for May. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi

A little moment of Zen for your day. 🖤🤍

🩵💚Shop sale on today💚🩵 Pop on over and have a browse - there is a little something for everyone. 🫶

Frog and Toad sat close by the fire. They were scared. The teacups shook in their hands. They were having the shivers. It was a good, warm feeling.

"World Mask Week is May 25th-31st and during that week we need to promote one our most important tool against airborne viruses...Masks!" World Mask Week aims to flood social media with mask promotion content using two main hashtags: #WorldMaskWeek and #PassTheMask Source: x.com/keetmuise/st...

#WorldMaskWeek #PassTheMask 😷 🆓 masks: maskbloc.org

Hi Bluesky friends! As part of #WorldMaskWeek, this Thursday, May 28th, we'll co-host a free Zoom discussion with @airsupportproject.bsky.social all about mask blocs: what they do, how they get masks and other items to distribute, how you can find one near you, and how to start one in your area.

Late afternoon sketch, from me to you. 🩶🤍

Crane sketch, because I cannot get enough of them. 🩶🤍

🖼 Sale on in my shop today 🖼 I hope this little artist brings a smile to your face today. (If you had this mug, he could do that for you on the daily. 😉) 🎨🖌

Current mood 🩶

🖤 Shop Sale Today 🖤 In this overstimulated, hyper-driven, fast-paced world, I take refuge in slowness & simplicity. Creating minimal, nature-inspired, analog art is my way of countering all the noise & busyness that surrounds us. If this resonates with you, I invite you to explore my shop. 🙏🏼🤍

Introduce yourself with 10 bands/musicians you've seen live... •Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis (all 1 show!) •David Bowie (twice!) •Violent Femmes •Donovan •Tom Jones •Bob Dylan •Leon Redbone •Wanda Jackson •Ray Davies •The Who (minus Keith Moon, sadly) And SO many more! 🎶

We are an independent used bookstore specializing in out-of-print and hard to find vintage books, with an emphasis on 20th century American authors. Link 👇 www.biblio.com/bookstore/kn... Online sales only. Hosted by Biblio, the world's largest independent book marketplace. #indiebookstores

💚🩵 Shop sale happening today 🩵💚 If you are looking for a spring/summer tote, may I suggest one that features human-made art by an indie artist? Perhaps one with a gentle baby elephant named Fenton on it, even?

A brief piece, written by my husband, on the senseless actions taken against Iran. I invite everyone to have a read. The $29 billion already spent could have been used for so much good....💔

Happy weekend, all. My shop is currently running a sale, and I invite everyone over for a look-see. If you are looking for calming, quite art, you will be spoiled for choice, as much of my work is Zen-inspired, and is 100% human-made. Happy browsing, dear friends. 🙏🏼🖤🤍

A quiet walk in the woods. So needed...🌱🌲🌿

Friday Zen.

"Hey..." 🩶🤍

A little nook in the 'burbs. Beauty can be found anywhere, if you are open to it. I have found it in the most unexpected places and in the most unusual things.

This little fluffy muffin is looking for his forever home - could your home be the one? 🩶🤍 www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1806...

I am currently working on next month's blog post, which is a bookish one that features some of my favorites that are set on the Greek Islands. In the meantime, if you are looking for some reading inspiration, I invite you to explore the other book-related pieces on my blog 📚 :

"Draw what you feel" :

Me. Every day.

I just cannot with American gun culture.

No other word has done more damage to the craft of writing in recent years than “content”. Even if you’re using the word “content” ironically, or as a cute little joke, don’t. When someone calls writing “content” they’re pissing on someone’s hard work & passion. “Content” is Technosatan’s henchword.

We belong to them and they belong to us 'Every Bombed Village Is My Hometown' ~James Baldwin #JamesBaldwin

Happy Monday, all. 😘 My shop is having a sale, and all sort of goodies are up to 40% off. If you have had your eye on something, now is the time your hard earned money will stretch the farthest. Pop on over for a browse, and know that your purchase supports this grateful, analog, indie artist. 🙏🏼💗

A brief piece my husband wrote regarding Covid-19, as a reminder that it is still very much "a thing," despite the failed attempt by so many to wish it away into the cornfield.

"Land ho!" 🤍🩶

A fabulously frolicsome Philippe for your Friday. 🩵🩷

Nothing like a nature walk for a bit of a reset. Especially in a place as lush as this wooded area I am fortunate enough to live near. A Shangri-La in the suburbs. 🌿🌱

Sketchbook share: Meet Philippe!

"Asymptomatic." If he had not been tested and quarantined, he would have unknowingly spread a deadly virus to others, despite not displaying symptoms. This is how airborne illnesses (Covid-19, Hantavirus, etc.) spread so quickly when people are not wearing respirator masks.

Happy Wednesday, all. If you are feeling blah, I hope this new "Adventures of Algernon" illustration makes your day just a teeny bit better. It is not in the shop yet, but his other adventures are, and this one will be shortly. 😘✨️

A bit cuteness for your Tuesday: a little mouse having a quiet, contemplative moment in a koi pond. Now available in the shop: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1806...

Greetings from the Pacific Northwest. 🌿

If Hantavirus is not a big deal, why does every other news story seem to be about it - and how unconcerned we should be? It's giving Covid circa 2020. 😬

Throw pillows are quite popular in my shop, so I thought I'd do a little plug to let folks know they are currently on sale for 25% off. Feel free to pop over and see if one strikes your fancy.

Closing out the day with a timeline cleanse - a photo from yesterday's walk. Goodnight, and have a pleasant tomorrow.

Covid worked out fine. I am sure Hantavirus will, too. Our leaders are competent, responsible, thoughtful people, who know what to do in times of crisis. And the masses always put the common good of the community above their own selfish desires. Which is why things are so great right now. 😶

I took this photo of the Golden Gate Bridge many years ago during one of my trips home. The Bay Area is not what it once was, but I still have fond memories of growing up there. 🌉❤️

Make a wish....😗✨️