Snapshots of Spain - 2

One thing I loved about Spain is that each apartment building was unique. This illustration is of the first city we stayed in (Durango) - a street on my walk to the downtown area.

There were picturesque views between the buildings on the side streets.

I walked to the local grocery store. It was so crazy seeing eggs not in the refrigerated section. I suppose they are just that fresh... 

Contents of my purse (inspired by Anthropologie)

I love Anthropologie. I know - who doesn't, right? I love their creativity and innovative use of objects in their window displays. The propping choices, composition and lighting in their catalogs makes me feel like I should be paying a subscription. I was inspired by the catalog I received most recently where they showcase purses with the contents emptied (below is a scan of one of the pages).

So I thought it would be fun to empty the contents of my $20 purse. I try not to carry a lot - there is my iphone, my favorite sunglasses, my wallet, and my favorite lip balm (Kiehl's). Then there's my key chain (yes I only have one key) which contains a silver pine cone from my sis and an orange carabiner  - for those days when I find myself in need of belaying down a mountain. And of course, my daily vitamin: a Dove chocolate (dark chocolate is good for you, right : ). 

Illustration Friday - Dusty

My husband recently purchased his dream car - a 1970 full-sized jeep truck (he asked that I say "full-sized"). He takes it out on the dirt roads in the country to get firewood for our fire-pit in the backyard. He creates quite a dust storm : )

Illustration Friday - Chicken 3

Poor chicken - excluded from the age old children's game "Duck, Duck, Goose!"? I got your back Mr. Chicken.

Clocks with color

Here are the clocks that I illustrated with pen/paper and then applied color in photoshop. In the next couple of months I plan to convert these to vector art, revise the color and make into a pattern. 6:00 AM will come all too soon...

Illustration Friday - Deja vu

I illustrated this before I left for Chicago (for work). I didn't finish applying the color, but I wanted to get it posted for Illustration Friday before the new theme came out. I'll finish this when I get home this weekend.


When I think of deja vu, the first thought that comes to mind is every morning when my alarm goes off at 6 AM for work. It feels very deja vu - "didn't I just do this?".

Snapshots of Spain

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to travel to Spain (specifically the Basque region) last July. It was our first time to Europe and we were captivated by the beauty and history of the country.


I am just now going through photos of Spain - trying to decide which to enlarge and frame to hang in our home. I decided that I will start drawing some of the memories that we made and sharing them on my blog.

This illustration is of the hotel we stayed in the first night in Durango, Spain. I illustrated it in ink, painted various portions with watercolor, and then finished the color digitally.

This was one of the views outside our hotel.

The details in Spain's walkways make our sidewalks seem so boring...

Illustration Friday - Resolution

I set goals for myself every six months or so, but if I would have to come up with a "resolution", I would say that I want to live every day intentionally and always strive to be a better me.

Illustration Friday - Winter

It's getting pretty cold here, and I am looking forward to our first snow.

Illustration Friday - Mail

Many of the neighborhoods where I live have mailboxes that are behind the sidewalk and I have wondered how the mailman delivers mail if he is not walking. The other morning, my question was answered...


Below are some of the mailboxes in my neighborhood that I illustrated a couple of months ago.

Holiday Recipe - Rudolph's Red-Nosed Pasta

The recipe I submitted to They Draw and Cook posted to their website today. Go over and check out all the fun recipes and great illustrations. Happy Holiday cooking!


Correction from their posting that I live in Arkansas, not Alaska ; )

Simple & Easy Hummus

So Michelle over at culinography told me about this great website called They Draw and Cook.


I illustrated and submitted this recipe for Simple & Easy Hummus back in November. We make this hummus just about every week and it is such a nice snack to have in the fridge.


I hope that it will be featured on their site, but It wouldn't post until next year because the entire month of December they are having a holiday recipe contest. Judges vote on their favorite illustration/recipe which is then posted to the Food Network Blog (The FN Dish). Each day, Salli and Nate at TDAC also post additional holiday submissions that they like to their website.


I illustrated a holiday recipe and submitted it to TDAC for the contest, so we will see if it is featured this month...

Illustration Friday - Phenomenon

The toys of their times that became a phenomenon...

Illustration Friday - Prehistoric

We have come a long way!!

Back to bottles - Shiner Bock

Here is the first of my beer bottle series and it just so happens to be my beer of choice. Maybe it's the Texan in me, but I'm a Shiner girl.