Planet Earth

We've been staying up late watching the BBC's planet earth documentary series and it is absolutely breathtaking. I've always loved watching nature documentaries, this is probably the most impressive series I've seen. If you haven't seen it already, I would highly recommend renting or putting in your Netflix queue. We are now at the very last segment; "planet earth, the future" where the creators and conservationists discuss the problems with the conservation movement and all the complexities of sustainability and trying to truly "save our planet". Watching this documentary has Jason and myself revisiting our perennial discussions on how we can live in a more sustainable matter. I know "green goods" and "green living" seem to be part of our daily vernacular now, with everyone from Home Depot to Macy's jumping in on the trend. But I hope something is truly shifting in our collective consciousness, something that will outlast any trend and become part of the way we design, conduct business and simply live our lives.

Poppytalk Handmade

This month I am participating in Poppytalk's Handmade Paper Pops and Affordable Art Market. Please come and stop by my table right here. ;)

Happy Mother's Day

to all the mothers in the world, including me and my mom!!! here she is (super novinha) holding my sister Arlete.

La Femme Show

This is weekend is the opening of the much anticipated group show "La Femme" at the Nucleus Gallery in California. I have two small original paintings in the show, the one above already sold!



If you interested in purchasing the second one above, please contact gallery nucleus.

on my desk

working hard on some illustrations for small magazine's summer issue. it's not exactly cake with a curious and silly toddler that needs my love and attention all day....but i wouldn't trade it for anything.

Little Paper Planes

I forgot to mention today that some of my prints are now available at the amazing online shop Little Paper Planes. It is one of my favorite online art shops. Kelly Lynn Jones has gathered a great group of artists, I am really happy to be among them. Thanks so much Kelly!

Orphan Works Bill

Normally I don't voice political issues in this blog, but this is very pertinent to the nature of my job and any other visual artist.
Please take a moment to read about it here. As Jillian Tamaki said even if you discount half of it's alarmism, it's still some scary shit.

Weekend update

This weekend my parents came down to visit for my birthday and while hanging out in our little back patio, my dad decided we needed some tomato and zucchini planted in our garden. Problem is, we don't really have a garden! So my dad just got a shovel and started digging up a little patch of the lawn. Above is the little tomato plant he planted the same day. Muito obrigado pai!


We also went here for lunch and stumbled into the new artisan sunday market, which my very good friend was participating in. I will be filling in for her next month, so swing by!
and you can find these beautiful necklaces below right here.

Favorite Cafes

Pochi Tea Station on campus (they have THE best bubble tea in town in my opinion)



and one of our very favorite places to eat, the Northstar Cafe.

happy b-day :)

so today's my birthday (and about 300 other etsians)..... don't know what we'll be doing yet, but i'm still working on getting some prints printed and packed for mailing.

i did get to go on a run this morning since jason was so sweet to take the day off.

maybe we'll go grab some food at our favorite cafe and go to a bookstore. nothing fancy. just spend some time together. :)

(apparently I share a birthday with 3 etsy admintrators )

Blooming Dogwoods

This year it seems as if Spring took a few extra weeks to really show up around Columbus, but when she finally did, she brought some of the most beautiful Dogwood blooms I have seen in years. And dogwoods just happen to be one of my very favorite spring blooms. I wouldn't be surprised if they show up in a couple of future illustrations.....

Of course, I had to take my new Nikon around the neighborhood and document them. :)

Weekend Pics

This weekend after finishing work we celebrated Jason's birthday at his mom's house on Saturday and on Sunday we went here to give my new camera a workout. Below are the results. :)

Oh How I Heart Venus Zine

I've been a big fan of Venus Zine and for all the work they do to promote women artists, musicians, crafters, so I'm incredibly excited (and humbled) to share that I am featured in article on - Venus Zine online . Christy Mannering was kind enough to interview me for the article. Thanks so much Christy! And Hello to anyone of you stopping by from the Venus Zine link! ;)

Walks and Baths

Columbus City Sampler

I'm participating in the Columbus City Sampler that's on sale now, here's some recent press at Craft Zine online. I think you can probably recognize my contribution. They are tiny, but cute! Oh, and this sampler is only $20, I think I may just have to treat myself to one.

Good Mail Days

This has been one heck of a mail week!

First I received Petie the little Cotton Monster, which I absolutely adore. Um, I mean Kai adores. ;) The Creative Family book by Amanda Soule which at times makes me cry little tears of joy at the creativity and love that goes on in the Soule household. The last book to the left is Lotta Jansdotter simple sewing book that I received on Tuesday.

Then yesterday, I received my Nikon D80 SLR camera kit. Oh, I am already so in love with this camera. It's only been a day, I know, but it's everything I wished for and more. I've been wanting to upgrade to a SLR for a long time now, and I finally took the plunge. Couldn't be any happier.

These pictures of Kai (who by the way is loving having his picture taken as much as I love to take his picture) were taken this afternoon. Even at low exposure it looks good.

Painting

my son is the most serious and intense toddler i know.

Holly and Jack

Brother and sister to Eve. :)

Meet Eve, the Sleepy Owl

Available for enjoyment right here.

Good Friends

I got a chance to meet up with two of my very good friends, Anne, and Stefanie with all our boys today and sweet little newbie, Emina (just under 3 weeks old) at our local playground. It was nice that the weather finally felt a little more like Spring. :)