sketchbook.

Friday, February 04, 2011

friday field trip (from the sketchbook).

november 2010

emeryville, ca

this is one of my favorite breakfasts (which i’ve been eating ever since my doctor reprimanded me). i do NOT like to eat real strawberries . . . i find those little pits quite annoying when they get stuck in my teeth, plus they are often too tart. BUT, i have ALWAYS loved fake strawberry flavoring. as a child, i would inevitably gravitate towards the strawberry soda and the strawberry milk. so for me, strawberry flavored kefir is the perfect way to start the day. i am also very excited about ODWALLA’S new strawberry protein monster drink. the flavor of it brings me right back to my childhood . . . and it’s packed with protein, to boot !

(i also love these)

watercolor

Friday, January 28, 2011

friday field trip (from the sketchbook).

july 2010

the gold country, california

i bought this old army bag at an antique store in sutter creek. i think it was used for holding some type of ammunition ? i love the super thick canvas and the green color of army gear.

rae dunn, watercolor

Friday, January 21, 2011

friday field trip (from the sketchbook).

(click on image for a closer peek)

2010

emeryville, ca

i love spoons. i have a large collection of sorted spoons, varying in shape, size and material. the form and function of a spoon is so comforting to me. you can see more of my spoons here, here, and here.

drawing, drawing of a spoon, spoons, watercolor

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

the SKETCHBOOK project.

i’m sending off my sketchbook today to go on tour with the sketchbook project. this is a traveling library of 28,836 artist’s sketchbooks from 94 countries. the tour will go to brooklyn, austin, san francisco, portland (maine), altlanta, chicago, washington dc, and winter park (florida).

. . . my book is full of sketches, musings and findings of the beauty i see in the everyday, mundane and ordinary objects. hopefully the tour will land near YOU. i can’t wait to see all of these sketchbooks under one roof !

the sketchbook project

Friday, January 14, 2011

friday field trip (from the sketchbook).

(click on image for a better look)

2010

emeryville, ca

lotta and i met 10 years ago and became fast friends. she is without a doubt one of the most talented and creative creatures on earth. her highly recognizable line of fabric, soft goods, paper goods, and books are sold world wide. this is a pencil case that i use for holding my reading glasses in (which is always just an arms length away).

p.s. i was honored this week to have been featured on one of my FAVORITE blogs . . . read about it HERE.

lotta jansdotter, watercolor

Friday, January 07, 2011

friday field trip (from the sketchbook).

2008

san francisco, ca

i love starting a new year. it’s a clean slate and the possibilities seem endless. my main goals for 2011 are: to live with more intention, to feed my creative soul, and to learn how to say “no” (sorry if you were/are the recipient). i am trying to do less custom/wholesale work and instead to make what I want to make because I want to make it, not because i HAVE to. i already have a few projects brewing . . . stay tuned. it’s going to be a great year.

Friday, December 31, 2010

friday field trip (from the sketch book).

april 2010

emeryville, ca

wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR with a cherry (or two) on top.

Friday, December 24, 2010

friday field trip (from the sketch book).

october 2010

new york, new york

another beautiful bottle of perfume from le labo.

merry christmas eve.

watercolor

Friday, December 17, 2010

friday field trip (from the sketch book).

january 2010

emeryville, ca

this is my favorite orla kiely wallet. it’s small, compact, and because of it’s brightness, easy to find in the deep dark abyss of my purse.

orla kiely, watercolor

Friday, December 10, 2010

friday field trip (from the sketch book).

04 june 2010

emeryville, ca

i am a chronic tea drinker. sometimes i wish i could just sit around and drink tea all. day. long. especially on a dreary day like this one. and today i’m going to need many of these tea bags. our studio holiday party last night was the most crowded and the longest lasting one we’ve ever had. it was super fun, but . . . y a w n .

Friday, December 03, 2010

friday field trip (from the sketch book).

september 2010

vermont.

i love yellow rubber bands. i use them for everything and i buy them in bulk. i think that the rubber band is one of man’s finest invention. my second favorite rubber bands are the purple ones you get with broccoli . . . and fortunately, i love broccoli.

rubber bands

Friday, November 26, 2010

friday field trip (from the sketch book).

october 2010

new york, new york

there is a wonderful store in nolita called le labo. they make hand-formulated fragrances imparted into perfumes, lotions, massage oil and candles. to me, the best part about it is the packaging . . . simple + classy.

le labo, watercolor