A Very Happy New Year!

Hello 2016! Lots of exciting things happening in the studio this year!

Seeing my art out in the world is hands-down the most rewarding part of my job. Lady & Little Bug, an online organic children's clothing company, chose my Botanical Sketchbook fabric as part of their Spring 2016 collection and shared these adorable photos. How sweet is this layette? Pre-orders begin on January 22, 2016, so mark your calendars if you have a little one. Carolyn sews all of her organic clothing from her shop in Montana, USA.

Head over to their web site to see all the gorgeous clothing! Lady & Little Bug
And here's my Spoonflower shop if you're interested in the fabric! Shindig Design Studio

Photography by Carolyn Nealen/Lady and Little Bug ©2016

They Draw & Travel

Last week I received the exciting news that my map of Portsmouth, NH is going to be published in They Draw & Travel's first book of illustrated maps! The book includes 100 amazing, artist-designed maps of American Places.

You can find out all the information here!

Botanical Sketchbook Collection

In August I created a pattern for the Fabric8 Spoonflower/Moda Fabrics competition. I was thrilled when my design made the Top 100. I recently designed some coordinates to accompany the original pattern. These will be available in my Spoonflower shop soon.

Goodnight, Moon

I couldn't resist creating a sleeping moon pattern for this week's Spoonflower Challenge. Aren't they so dapper, snoring away in their little hats and bow ties? Check out the cool variety designs based on Moon Phases here. Coordinates to come…

Making Spirits Bright

Ah, November. Before you know it the snow will be right around the corner. And judging by all the acorns in my yard, it's going to be another whopper of a winter. Here's a jolly little collection to ease into the proper spirit…

Make it in Design Interview

The fantastic folks over at Make It In Design interviewed me about the scholarship I won last year to the amazing online course, The Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design. I can hardly believe the last of the three modules is wrapping up this week! Eek! Where does the time go?

You can read the interview here. They are gearing up to launch the scholarship again, so all you aspiring surface pattern designers out there should give it a shot! What have you got to lose?

Watch the Birdie

Getting all my birds in a row… I'll be adding them to my Spoonflower Shop shortly.