Fairytale Rooftops

A glimpse of my new miniature sculptures! I just can't decide if these are gnome homes or fairy homes :) Maybe a little of both...

I'm excited to show you the whole little magical village in the next day or so. Stay tuned!

Thoreauvian Etsy Treasury

Etsy Treasury love continues! I can't believe it! Another one of my owl sculptures AKILINA has landed in the Thoreauvian "Cabin in the Woods" Treasury, curated once again by wonderful LaTouchables. Walden is a staple in our book diet, so I'm loving this Treasury too. Lotsa cute stuff so enjoy the Treasury before it expires April 30th.

Have a nice Tuesday!

The New Redheads

My post title would make a good rock band name, yes? I'm giddy about my latest prints, the Redheaded Pillow Children. Girl and Boy are now up in my shop, available individually- though they also make a fetching set (I kinda planned it that way :o).
These illustrations are printed on archival 8.5x11" matte paper with archival pigment inks. *Watermark will not appear on your print.

I love the faux bois (wood grain) on the boy. Do take a peek!

Have a relaxing Monday evening! xoxo

"N" is for Nest

Rob and I took a lovely short walk today (as we often do) in between the raindrops sort of speaking. Chicago has had steady on/off showers since yesterday, and looks like more H2O coming tomorrow. The moisture is making everything bloom, so I can't complain. I took some pics along our stroll for you:

Birds seem to come up with the most imaginative places to build a little nest, don't they? I've seen many a' nest in unexpected "industrial" nooks. These birds seem to know their alphabet, how else could they so appropriately chose the "N" for Nest? There was an unoccupied "Z" and even an "O" (a good nest shape I would think). Let me just add "B" is for Bird, and Brilliant!

Forest friends, a small herd of spring deer (5 of them). I used the zoom feature on the camera, as I'm a believer in "forest etiquette" which means respecting their/our space and treading lightly. Also, I didn't want to disturb Miss Pinky Tongue's mid-day snack:

So sweet!

After our walk I had a lovely surprise today! I found out that BRONTE Owl is featured in his second Treasury! He must be trying to keep up with AODHAN Gnome (see previous post). You can see BRONTE in Etsy Treasury "Mediterranean Blue" curated by LaTouchables (thank you!) until April 28. I love this Treasury, so full of turquoise blues - one of my favorite colors. I'm so flattered for all the Etsy love, it is a great community they have going on there. "N" is also for Nice, maybe the birds knew that too. :o)

More Gnome Love Going Around

Little AODHAN Miniature Gnome (the last of my rainbow children) is getting a lot of Etsy lovin'! He's now featured in his second Treasury this month! It was curated by lovely Sarah John Afana (thank you!). Be sure to check out Sarah's shop and the other unique items in her Treasury.

In KLAY MAN news: the elusive no.6 is now up in the shop! He's a little shy but has finally come around to say hello to the world (he'll do anything for a marshmallow, little bugger).

Have a terrific Thursday!

Swiss Misses & Little Houses

Look at my new wooden dollies that arrived today! They are called "Swiss Miss mother & daughter" by sweet Etsy seller Mooshoopork. I just love how clean and simple they are, with the two tiny dots for eyes (ya gotta love it). Be sure to check out Kelly's shop for her adorable painted wooden dolls.

Now what is this strangeland of organic shaped houses with beaded rooftops?

It's my new little magical village of sculpted houses and tall wise trees. These are works-in-progress just to give you a sneak peek of things to come! I'm loving the way my mini village is coming along. And yes, that is an itsy bitsy pig taking a sun bath on a rooftop, which is what I'd like to be doing right now :)

xoxo