Illustrated Me

I just hung my "illustrated me" doorknob hanger on the door to my studio.

This week, fellow illustrator Claudia McGehee and I did a presentation at the Iowa City Public Library. We spoke about what it's like to be freelance illustrators and did this craft with the kids. 

There were an awful lot of talented young illustrators in attendance!

This is Oliver, our big poodle. He wasn't at the Library, but he's often in my studio. 

House of Beauty

One of my favorite treasures is this old, wooden, "House of Beauty" sign from a beauty parlor. 

This morning, as I walked through the family room, tripping over dog toys and dirty socks, I was struck by the irony of that title atop the dishelved and untidy sofa. 

So I took a pic, and posted it. 

Just a little glimpse of where... and how... I live.