Things and Things

Well, another election year has come and gone.

I'm happy it's over. I'm happy with many of the results including gay marriage in Washington State and Elizabeth Warren as the Senator of Massachusetts. Elizabeth Warren for President? Hillary for VP? Too soon? I don't think so. My heart is also happy that Obama was re-elected. I still have hope for our country and I feel like Obama can continue his good work. I try not to get too political on my blog, but I feel like these are important times and shouldn't be ignored.

Two foxes.

Anyway, I spent my glorious day off making a new fox illustration and listed my little jerboa painting on Etsy. I'm trying to get as much done as possible before Turkey day. I'm planning yet another big sale in my shop the day after Thanksgiving and I would like it to be filled to the brim!

Little Jerboa

Stay tuned for secret coupon codes!

Tearing it up.

November!!

Oh my, it's already November.

Thanksgiving is 3, yes 3, weeks away! Unbelievable.

I work at a grocery store. The holidays are our busiest time of year and I am talking busy, busy, busy. It gets so busy that the lines loop around out the outer perimeter of the store. We have to line people up and assign them to registers. There are some moments where we can move our carts around to stock the shelves, so we load up hand baskets, and sometimes it's so busy we can't even navigate around the store, so we try to help out in other areas.

It's crazy, crazy, busy and most nights, when I get home, I in silence for 15-20 minutes. ah, silence.
So, that is what I have to look forward to in the upcoming weeks! :D yay!

I'm hoping to get some art made during this busy time. I did get accepted to the Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Sale! So that in itself will be a very busy week for me.

The next two months are going to go by so quickly. I know the time will pass in a blink of my eye. I'd really like to take some time to enjoy the holidays. Balance... It's going to take a lot of balance.

I managed to get a couple of little bird illustrations done on my weekend! You can see one in my shop right now, and I'm hoping to get the other one listed tomorrow evening!

Thanksgiving

Hey!
It's Thanksgiving in the United States today.

Sometimes the holidays are really hard for me. My family and I aren't very close and the holidays can be a little rough. This holiday I'm trying to push past that and focus on the things I do have. after all, that's what today is all about, right?

I'm thankful today for my healthy happy pup, my sweet boyfriend, my home, my co-workers, my friends, the interenets, good food, and clean sheets.

Hope you all have a wonderful day and a great Thanksgiving (if you celebrate it).

Good Morning

Well, it's morning here anyway.

It's my day off and I don't feel like doing anything. It's rainy and cold and I just want to sit and drink coffee and work on my illustrations.

So that's exactly what I'll be doing!
I'm also hoping to post the two newest bird illustrations up in my Etsy shop today.

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is 2 and a half weeks away! The store I work at is getting crazy busy, and it is just going to get crazier. I thankfully was given a three day weekend that week and I fully intend to use every minute very wisely.

Well, these illustrations aren't going to finish themselves, so I off to make things and hopefully relax a bit today.

Thanks Giving

Whoohoo!
Tomorrow we all get to stuff our faces and drink.

Yes! Whoever came up with this idea was genius.

Oh yeah, we also have to remember what we're thankful for while stuffing our faces...

So here is what I am thankful for:

1. My friends. All of my good friends. You are all like my family, and I miss you all terribly.
All of my blog/myspace/internets friends. You all keep me going and inspire me on a daily basis!
Thanks to you!

2. My dog Chloe. You remind me not to be so serious all the time. My life would not be as fun without you, little pup!

3. All of the people who enjoy and support my art. I would not be able to do what I do without all of you.

4. Music. Good music.

5. Hot running water. I am a total freak when it comes to taking showers. I take two a day, therefore, I am thankful for hot running water...

6. My apartment. It might not be in Portland, but it keeps me warm and protected from the sub zero temperatures here.

7. My fridge full of food and Diet Coke. I would die without you. Literally.

8. My boyfriend, Mikey!! You are really at number one, but I am too lazy to go back and retype things right now. I love you!!

9. The internets. Without you I could not make a living...well I could, but it wouldn't be as easy or fun...I am not thankful for how co-dependent you have made me on you. But, that's not really your fault. It's mine.

10. My health. I am a relatively healthy person...well my consumption of Diet Coke is a little unhealthy, but things could be a lot worse. Also, the health of all the people I love :)

11. Last but not least...my blingy blob counter downer thingy on my myspace page. You remind me that everyday is a little bit closer to home.

Yes!!
That's it.
What are YOU thankful for?

Exciting Stuff!

So there's a lot going on over here in Pontiac, Michigan lately.

First thing is that Marichelle over at Heart Hand Made has put together a lovely little Holiday Zine!
It's a zine compiled of many artists and how they celebrate the holidays. It's also filled with little stories, recipes, and helpful hints! I'm in it along with Tangled Sky Studio, Ashely G, and Savor.
Also! You can download and print out a free, yes free, print from me!!
Hope you all like it.

Also, I was recently contacted by the band Minus Mark E about doing a cover for their new album. I agreed to do it, so you can look for my art work on their new upcoming album :)
You can see their MySpace here.

Let's see what else...oh! I will be offering free shipping from Thanksgiving through Monday December 1st! yay!

Speaking of Etsy, I will be adding tons of new stuff to my shop this week and next week. So be sure to check it o f t e n.

Turkey Day is almost upon us. This year I will be attempting some vegan pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and we'll see what else I feel up to. We're going to be celebrating with the rest of the Cranbrook kids in the painting department. Chloe will be joining us too! As well as a little Italian Greyhound. So she'll have a little pup to play with!

Alright, back to work!