The Sketch Book

unresolution

It just dawned on me that I forgot to stick to my plan of monthly resolutions this month. Which leads me to my resolution to not make one. And yes, thats a sumi-ink lady above, with shades on, r...

opposites

feeling very inspired by black&white today! I'm working a lot of these crisp opposites into my design for my National Stationery Show booth. The show in two weeks, I can't believe it!

met ball odd couple

Did you watch the Met Ball live stream last night? I loved seeing designers walking the red carpet with the women who wore their designs. Karlie Kloss and Jason Wu were among my favorites - such ...

hat season

A new illustration for the Neiman Marcus tumblr to celebrate summer. I thought she was perfect inspiration for the upcoming derby weekend too with her big hat!

happy may

Time to change the calendar again! Does anyone know the designer of this gorgeous gown? I had the website saved forever and of course lost it just in time for me to post this. typical. This dre...

Daniela

Meet Daniela! This is an example of the wonderful world of custom portraits that could be yours if you chose to commission me. Daniela worked with me on every aspect of this painting to make it ...

time to consign

This is a new illustration I created for Second Time Around, a consignment company based in Boston with stores opening all around the country. The brand is growing quickly (you may have seen them...

words to dress by

hello! here is a quote painted in sumi ink for you to ponder this weekend. i've been thinking about phrases that are good enough to paint lately and couldn't find one i loved. and then a friend ...

iced coffee season

It's that time of year again. Iced coffee time! Is there anything more addicting? I don't think so. I was waiting in line at La Colombe this morning and I flashed back to a memory from a few yea...

Lulu & Georgia

Hello! Here's a new project I did for home designer Lulu & Georgia (coming soon). These carpet-toting ladies are inspired by the brand-founders' stylish grandmothers who, as you might have gu...