The Golden Pinecone is a story about a little girl, named Poppet (my own childhood nickname), who finds a pinecone on a walk in the woods, and loves it until magic turns it into gold - just in time for Christmas. I created the illustrations to echo certain simplistic styles of the '50s and '60s, … Continue reading The Golden Pinecone
Month: August 2020
“Resume”
In eighth grade, I was at Lake Region Middle School, right on the border of Naples & Bridgton, Maine. My art was definitely taking on an identifiable look, when it came to the cartoon-y characters I would draw - specifically, lopsided googly eyes were a "thing". I explored in all kinds of other art forms, … Continue reading “Resume”
A little back story…
Since my mother read me bedtime stories - tales of hobbits, centaurs, faeries, aliens, and witches - I have learned the rhythm of fantasy fiction. I speak the absurd, revel in the music of madness, and totally believe that we are not alone. As a child, my make-believe was dramatic and detailed. As an adult, … Continue reading A little back story…
Forward motion
8/6/2020 Dear Reader, My art and writing is ready to be shared. I have meditated, released trauma, cut cords, severed contracts, focused on healing my heart and my soul, and I'm ready. I know this, because I have not given myself nearly enough attention in the area of creating my art and writing. This tells … Continue reading Forward motion
