I’ve not made time for a lot of reading lately, but I’ve always loved books and libraries. (Speaking of, who goes to the actual library...

Isn’t the sunset in this picture perfect? I love looking through my photos and seeing pictures that bring back memories!...

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Sometimes starting a blog post is a very hard thing to do. It might take five minutes for me to write the first sentence. And sometimes...

It’s graduation, guys! After thirteen years of school, I’m done. Just like that! It’s so weird that I’ve met this milestone in my life....

This is one of the few times in my life I’ve said I love laundry. And the reason is likely because of my nostalgia-loving brain and...

I’m back from California after a good five-day trip! It felt so good to relax and not have to worry about work or school or *graduation*!...

Well, that day has come. I’ll be doing a portrait challenge to improve my illustration skills and techniques. I struggle with using skin...

It’s me again. I’ve been MIA lately…I’ve been ruminating a lot 🙂 But back to the subject at hand…in the PNW, we’re getting pretty...

A girl with a messy bun and a guy with a beard. They go pretty well together 🙂 #illustrationavenue #art #spring #barefoot #illustration...

It’s been a while. Life’s been busy. I felt like I was in a rut. Sometimes I get the feeling that everything I create is just ugly. (And...

A Saturday like this is time well spent in my book. Beach trips, eating at good restaurants, and chatting with friends are also good ways...

I think some hot chocolate is in order to make the evening complete. Stay warm out there! And drive safe 😉 #snow #illustrationavenue...

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A family with matching pajamas! It looks quite cozy! Pajamas are such a joy to wear, especially if they are decent looking and not old...

I love all of the fancy holiday outfits that arise this time of year! I often think of how impractical some fashion styles are, like...

Look at this deer couple! Christmas greeting card no. 8 #illustrationavenue #art #animals #illustration #life #Christmas #Watercolor

Although the seemingly delightful act of skating has eluded me, I still think it looks so graceful! I am so jealous of those people who...

Here is Christmas Card number three! I like the simple greenery around the deer silhouette. Okay, this is kind of off subject, but I have...

From now until Christmas, I will be posting a greeting card design each day! I’m pretty excited about it! Here is numéro un 🙂...