Card design for CardNest

Super excited to finally show the congrats card design I've been working on for the June collection for CardNest!

They're a lovely service that send its members a monthly surprise of three greetings cards - all exclusively designed for CardNest by wonderful artists - see and learn more about it here https://www.cardnest.com/

The "Daily Wish List" Project

Just launched a new "Daily Wish List" illustration project via tumblr dailyillowishlist.tumblr.com 

I always come across a daily things in real life or online that I'd love to have, whether they be big or small, necessary or unnecessary, pricey or a few pennies - and I also like to do daily warm up drawings so I thought why not combine the two. 

Make sure to follow and see more on dailyillowishlist.tumblr.com or instagram #dailywishlist #dailyillowishlist

Happy Earth Day!

Recently Published Magazine Ilustrations

These are some recently published illustrations for a magazine. The first I was asked to create a "pepper scale" for a food article all about peppers! The second was for an article all about planning your own backyard movie night (something I would love to do someday!). A small spot illustration of popcorn and candy were also utilized in the article. Overall, two very fun illustration gigs.

"Make it Matter" this year & QuaintShoppe news

My oh my how fast a year goes by! So much has occurred yes I always tend to feel not nearly was accomplished, but I can probably guess that's the way of most of us. Although I didn't get to run a half marathon ooor visit Paris, I did however become a first time Auntie and even got to do a bit of traveling. Infact a big highlight of the year included road-tripping to one of my favorite cities, Austin, TX where QuaintShoppe got to debut/participate at Renegade Craft Fair. I can sincerely say it was a great experience and it makes me even more excited about what's ahead in 2015.

I see it as a year of big goals and I'd say even more unknowns but that's ok. Although I have some specific goals in mind, this year really is filled with a lot of welcomed uncertainty. I think one of the biggest changes I've been able to accomplish in 2014 - is being ok with change. 

Uncertainty shouldn't fuel fear as it should excitement and faith - to know to keep on going/working/fishing/etc and you'll get to where you want to be. These are certainly exciting times and days in many of our lives and so I want to remember to take it day by day and with a determined yet trusting mindset.

So now on to the the first "big" Quaint news of the year. There has been lots of planning & preparation during these past few months and the online shoppe continues to evolve and be updated with new collections -  with that being said QuaintShoppe has a brand new storefront. And has been freshly stocked with lots of new shoppe items - many of which made their premiere at Renegade. 

QuaintShoppe is still an online shoppe that is an extension of the QuaintInc design studio and the blog and is focused on providing decorative art prints and other goods that reflect the same unique quaint style. 

The shoppe is now currently selling illustrative art prints and now jewelry including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets and occasional unique vintage items.

Feel free to browse the new store and don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter to stay tuned about new shop items and special promotions or follow facebook / twitter / instagram.