Gentlebot fixes everything for his ladybot



I've missed drawing for a while so did a super quick Gentlebot drawing that's been sitting in my thoughts for a while.  I dunno where I came up with this character but I think it's sweet that he's always there for his ladybot (ok I lied, maybe I do :))...I think in this one, he may be taking on more than he can handle!..or has he?

Mahjong Musing


I was always exposed to the popular past time of Majong  where my grandma played with her friends hours at a time. Eventually she played with some of my cousins, aunts and uncles. It was a fun and tactile game. I loved hearing the sounds of the mahjong tiles make a 'click' 'clack' sound against each other as everyone shuffled the set.  For some reason I never really played, but I liked how colorful and smooth the tiles were...not to mention the game kept your mind sharp.  My mother loves to play mahjong with my aunt and a few friends every week and I thought it would be cool to pay homage to the infamous game of mahjong :).

Prepping for the Zurich Show


Framing Session
I'm excited my art made it all the way to Zurich and in the hands of some very generous and talented people...here's my art being measured for framing...more to come...

Open Heart Part 2


Following my Open Heart post is the final heart necklace post inspired by a necklace given to me by my mother.  I especially loved the bursts of color on the necklace which gives it an artistic whimsy...The original had a rabbit and peacock design on each side, but I thought I'd add my own design of fresh blossoms in hopes of ushering in the spring season sooner...

Palm Springs and Things


I had an amazing experience in Palm Springs this past weekend for the first time.  The best part was just enjoying the beautiful outdoors...from the sunny, warm 70 degrees weather to 30 degree chili-ness.

Front  view from my room at La Quinta Resort


Cactus at sundown with sprinkles of snow.


A two hour hike with some prickly friends...

Lone cactus.



Indian Canyons - Palm trees in the desert


 La Quinta Resort


 Joshua Tree at sundown...



Palm Springs...

Hairy Mask



My hair is long. I need a hair cut, seriously. Or do it? I dunno.

What I do know is hair is so amazing when it's long because you can do so much with it, put it in a bun, curl, braid, straighten, leave it be....and more. I've been inspired lately by a flood of really cool disheveled braided designs which are effortless, put together and sophisticated... here's one of my pencil projects...
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Open Heart


Inspired by the month, I'm mustering up my last ounce of energy for the night to share with you my upcoming inspiration...This is one of my favorite gold necklaces that belonged to my mother when she was my age...it's absolutely beautiful, whimsical, precious...and I'm not going to show you what it looks like just yet.... :)  BUT...stay tuned...all I can wonder is...what did she put in the locket before? A secret note? Her love's picture to always remember him by? Hmm I still don't know for sure... In the meantime...bask in this month's celebration of love and appreciation...


Food coma

















A record week of cooking and baking for me including:
Turkey burgers
Bangers and Mash
Two dozen blueberry chocolate muffins
Chicken vegetable soup
Heirloom tomato salad
Mushroom, celery and parsley salad with lemon vinaigrette
Tomato soup
So it was only natural to draw a gentlebot picture paying homage to food today :)

New Years Part 2


I love celebrating two new years almost back to back.  Yup, Chinese New Year is on it's way and it's more exciting than ever with the year of the dragon. I just got back from London and it was pretty cool to see the streets littered in preparation of the new year with red and gold decorations, red envelopes, figurines, you name it, all for sale to bring good luck for the new year.

Nothing like starting off the new year with my new watercolor moleskine compliments of my wonderful bf. I'm diggin the size of the moleskine and the heavyweight paper.  I always love the color of lanterns and I remember my grandma teaching me how to make ribbon lanterns out of this beautiful gold rimmed ribbon stringed with beads and bells.  I'll dig up a picture later but in the meantime...voila! Lantern time :)... Creative Commons License
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C is for Cookie


OK, so I'm not gonna lie, I found inspiration everywhere...but I wasn't compelled to draw something yet...but it'll come later.. More importantly..I felt the NEED to cook and bake! I mean, how could I resist all the great holiday food ideas? Happy Holidays Everyone..thought I'd bake some classic sugar cookies doused with some gold and silver sheen along with some handsome gingerbread men..