Bird with Flowers

A Cat's View

I would like to sit on the roof with Mr. Cat. We would watch the air balloons float here and there. All day long, without a care. 

One Week

Just one week until Did You Know That I Love You? is in bookstores!

Children's Book Video

I'm bustling around prepping for THIS - we're filming a video for the release of my children's book, Did You Know That I Love You? I can't wait! You can expect to hear about childhood memories, hopes, dreams and see some in-progress paintings and new book art :)

Microsoft Youth Illustrations

Proud to have my illustrations representing such beautiful, brave young leaders! #microsoft #youthspark #youthsparkstar

Sassy Birds (and friends)

Sleepover

A young Christa and Lancelot the dog have a sleepover. Here's a look at their night.

Doodle Day

It's a doodle day. When do you doodle?

You Are Strong

Inspired by my friend Sarah McMurray, who has been very open and courageous about her journey fighting cancer. We are all stronger than we think!

*Send Sarah an encouraging note here.

Love you, Sarah.

Book Banner :)

I've put a proper announcement on my website - I am so excited for Did You Know That I Love You? to come out! I can hardly wait until December!

Travel Doodles

I've spent most of July traveling through Canada and Kansas (an unlikely combo), and making sure to document the people I've met along the way. Some travel doodles for your enjoyment:

Seattle Infrographic Throwback

I made this info graphic about SPU for a contest in 2013 - looking at it now, I'm still proud.

Bird Love

This is an old one, but a good one.

Oregonian

My 1st children's book is almost here! Feeling happy and grateful to be featured in the Oregonian this week. Talk about surreal! I took a screenshot to capture it - a year ago I would've been shocked to be featured in the Oregonian.

Digital Manipulation flowers

Had a fun afternoon arranging pdfs of watercolor paintings into a new painting - in progress:

Portland Rain (Magical Properties)

I went to Las Vegas this week - which was fun - but which fully convinced me that I belong in Portland, Oregon. This little painting is one of my odes to magical, beautiful Portland.

Blue Butterflies

Painted for a certain Nammie Graham for mother's day :)

I Love Oregon!

I'm feeling the Oregon love! I wanted to do my own spin on our classic green and white "I love Oregon" symbol. I think  the craft paper, and the charcoal pencil, combined with a simple watercolor/gouache wreath makes for a very Portland, Oregon feel.

In process shot:

and here us a more simple rain-wreath version:

Painting symmetrical botanicals today!

Inspired from beautiful UnitedThread Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/listing/155025958/tree-peony-archival-print?ref=shop_home_active_24