The Sketch Book

Trimming the tree with Ella Rue

Good morning! I'm just sitting here, drinking my kale juice (which cost a whopping $11 for 17 ounces... highway robbery) and thinking about how much I love Christmas. I love the trees and the light...

christmas in washington

 Hello! Here is an illustration of the ever so handsome O'Reagan family, designed for their Christmas card.Man in uniform, a beautiful wife and adorable puppies - how could I say no to this project...

Clara

Here's a sketch of Clara I created for a ballet school in my hometown to help them celebrate their 2012 production of The Nutcracker. Is anyone going to see the ballet?I am dying to go, I say this ...

December, at last

December, at last. Can you believe another year is winding down? Time to change the calendar one last time for 2012 and maybe take this opportunity to also order your 2013 calendar! They're flyin...

November at Layla Grayce

Here is my newest illustration for the Layla Grayce blog "The Back Room"This month I'm thinking about party dresses because everyone and their brother is having a holiday party. Visit the blog to r...

setting the table

Table is set, tomorrow we feast! If you listen closely you can almost hear the silver clinking together in linen closets across the country tonight as everyone prepares.This is an illustration I cr...

girl's best friend

Guess what today is? It's time to go home for Thanksgiving day! And do you know what I'm thankful for right now?Dogs. All dogs everywhere.And specifically, the two little bundles of joy (or as most...

nyc

 It’s still almost Thanksgiving and i’m still feeling thankful.Only now I am also feeling a little bit frazzled too because the holiday is so close that I can almost taste it.Today I was ready to s...

an excuse to dress up

 With thanksgiving a week away,  I thought I'd illustrate things I'm grateful for.Today, I'm grateful for the excuse to dress up. Life is made up of regular days, days when no one notices whether o...

Ella Rue turns 2

 Happy 2nd birthday to Ella Rue!Ella Rue is darling little consignment boutique tucked away on one of my favorite tree-lined streets in Georgetown and today is the 2nd anniversary of the shop's ope...