Some things...

I know I'm not posting as regularly as I ought to, but here's one of the reasons why. I'm working on a new monthly series for ChickaDEE magazine. It's sci-fi, which is appropriate since I'm a big geek, and full of aliens and crazy things. I think it's fun, so if you have, or are, a kid aged 6-9, then check it out.

I'll update some more of my goings on soon. Til then...

Flock and Gather Spring 2013

I'm going to be in this!!!

Every year here in Saskatoon, we locals are lucky enough to have the chance to attend this incredible handmade market put on by the Flock and Gather Craft Collective.. The level of the work is always outstanding and I never leave without my bags full and my head bursting with inspiration. This year, I decided to apply for their Spring Market (they also have a Winter one) and, lucky me, I got in! So I'll be there selling my handmade finger puppets and some original art from my books. The trick will be to not just come home with more than I'm taking to sell...

Check out their blog and learn more about the amazing five founding members of Flock and Gather.

The Truth

(Sweater/ T-shirt- Gap, Pants- J Crew, Slippers- Old Navy)

So remember when I vanished for four months or so under a pile of book and magazine work? Here's what I really looked like during that time. Sexy, huh?

The wardrobe took a hit when work came a calling and when the never ending snow began a falling. This winter has been smothering. Clothing has to remain strictly functional or, better yet, stay in cozies and never leave your house. Clearly, I chose the latter.

Back with Bunny

(Sweater- Anthro, Shirt- Gap, Jeans- Pilcro, Boots- Arnold Churgin)

This isn't a mirage- it really is a NEW post! I finally had a chance to use my new toy- a lovely Cintiq computer- to make a quick sketch of a bunny wearing an outfit of mine. (Trust me, it looks better on her.)

I'm going to try to post more frequently, even if it's just updates on my work. Pinky swear.

And I'll post some news about what I've been up to during my radio silence soon. Or, better yet, if you are a reader of ChickaDEE magazine here in Canada, check out my new fiction series, The Space Chronicles debuting this month!

Okay, I'll stop shamelessly plugging my work. For now...

Remember when I had a blog?

Hi style fans. I can't apologize enough for being awol these past months. I've been busier than ever with jobs coming out my you-know-what, and since those gigs pay and this is for fun, of course, the fun stuff got shoved aside. I'd like to say that I'll be back first thing in 2013 to update my style drawing collection but, truth is, I still have copious amounts of work. But I'll do my best and, in the meantime, have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Guest Post

(Shirt, Sweater, Jeans- Anthropologie, Slippers- Lands End)

I bet you all thought the dentist did me in last week, huh? I'm sure you've all been trolling the papers waiting for the inevitable headline, "Death in the Dentist's Chair." (Newspapers are such suckers for alliteration.) But, low and behold, I have survived. Turns out the rumours of my cavities were greatly exaggerated. The lesson here kids, get a second opinion. 

Honestly, I've been up to my eyeballs in deadlines lately. Drawing, writing, presentation preparation- the whole shabang. So I've asked my significant other to do the outfit drawing for me this week. And, might I say, I've never looked prettier. 

I'm off to Winnipeg today for a writer's festival, so please be patient loyal fans. I will be back with new drawings soon. 

Tooth Liar

(Blazer/ shirt- J Crew, Jeans- AG, Purse- Anthropologie, Shoes- Joseph Campbell)

Sorry the posts are starting to get a little less frequent. I am, in fact, still wearing clothes, but finding the time to draw them is getting more challenging. I'm not complaining- business is great and I am lucky to have so many contracts...

Okay, that got boring fast. Truth is I have to go have a cavity filled tomorrow and I'm a bit scared. Did I ever tell you fine readers that I am a fainter? Yup, I am. And not the pretty swoony kind of faint but the, "Gee, do you think she's have a seizure because she sure is making a spectacle of herself," kind of faint. I don't usually faint at the dentist's office but there was talk of needles so only time will tell. You know what's the worst about this? The reason I have the cavity? Too. Much. Fruit. You heard that right, eat well and you get cavities. All these years I could have been downing bags of jujubes and never flossing and I'd be right where I am today. An apple a day my a$#. The lies stop here.