In stores now!!!

Earlier then expected -

the "Tough Love" Weekly Planners have hit B&N Stores Nationwide!!!

So far, they are selling the best in the Bronx and in La Mesa, CA.

Here's a super excited customer now! (Thanks, Kerry!!)

Product info:

2010 Weekly Planner 5x8 Tough Love Engagement Calendar (9780641977275) $7.95
Also available online - http://search.barnesandnoble.com/2010-Weekly-Planner-5x8-Tough-Love-Engagement-Calendar/Silver-Lining/e/9780641977275/?itm=1

Girl Scout Window - Round 2

Finally over the snow scene, I've turned the Girl Scout Headquarter's holiday window from a winter wonderland to a campers dream! The display features the latest line of Journey Books for girls, the new Eco-Friendly Tote, and the Keeping it Green Frog. Stop by 38th St. between 5th and 6th Ave. to see the window...and grab some Girl Scout Cookies!

Window Design by: Karen Gilmour

The Dallas Shaw Show

My favorite former illustration classmate, Dallas Shaw, (Marywood '03 - man, did we cause a ruckus) is having a show in NYC!!! "Lady" will be held in the meat packing district @ Charles Nolan on June 13th from 5-8pm. Be there!! I'll be photographing the event, so I'll see you there!

Oh, PS - there will be cupcakes from Whimsy & Spice.

My New Mantra

The Keep Calm and Carry On motivational poster was produced in 1939 during the beginning of World War II, and was a "last case scenario" to be used only should the Nazis succeed in invading Great Britain, in order to stiffen resolve. Two-and-a-half million copies were printed, although the poster was distributed only in limited numbers. The designer of the poster is not known.

Papaya! + Sabrina Ward Harrison = LOVE

I was so excited to find out this morning that Sabrina Ward Harrison (my favorite artist) will be joining Papaya! (my favorite Stationery Line) to release an exclusive line of gifts!

There will be about 30 items from Papaya dazzled with the enchanting designs by Sabrina! I am thrilled for all involved! Sabrina's authentic approach to life and art has encouraged people all over the world to come from a place of honest expression and what Sabrina likes to call...True Living. I'm still patiently waiting for a Sabrina Ward Harrison workshop in our area!!!!

Window # 2

Ready for the next round of NYC window design for the Girl Scouts of America! This poster is my inspiration for the window (not my artwork). They want to focus on the new Journey books coming out this summer. I just love the colors! I'm thinking about recreating this actual scene - corrugated trees, enlarge the animals on poster board, pink backdrop, dress one of the models in a Think Green shirt - what do ya think?

Coming to a B&N near you!!!!

The final products are in and ordered for Barnes & Noble stores nationwide!!!

The items will be set up on a featured Front of Store Pine Table for the Back to School Promotion with other fun and colorful designs starting July 15th! The product is currently be sent for professional photographs to be used for PR (below are just quick shots I did in our studio). Keep your fingers crossed in hopes that they be chosen for magazine features!

Back to School - Tough Love Collection:

Close up of journal interior and pencil eraser set: Dots and Stars Binder and 3-Subject Notebook:

Downward Dog

Just thought I'd share one of my images from the latest children's book I've been working on. 

Big plans for this pup!

The Green Monster Egg

Happy Easter everyone!!!

Don't forget to dye your eggs!

D.C.

I'm back! It's been so long since my last blog...but I've been busy and travelling! I spent some time in Washington, DC with my best friend and her family. We were just in time for the peak of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Look how beautiful it was:
I recommend you go and see it if you are in the area. I also recommend you head over to the National Zoo! I don't get to too many zoos these days, but this one was huge and well set up. My shot of the day was of the tiger, who popped his head out long enough to sneak a few shots.I would have loved to take some time to sketch in both these parts, but we were on the go most of the time. I did however, find time to do headstands with all the National Monuments in DC. :) Here's a sampling: