Oh Baby!

It seems that babies are all over the place these days. So many people I know are pregnant or have had kids recently. A couple of days ago I went to a baby shower for a friend at work. She is seriously the most gorgeous, glowing, mom to be I have ever seen! I made her this basket for her baby shower full of diapers and the cutiest outfit! I got the idea from my mom who makes dog toy baskets for friends. I added a pink princess twist and it turned out amazing! This is for you baby Sophie! We all can't wait to meet you! =)

Happy Birthday!

During High School I did junior rodeos with my horse, Matty. When I went to college, I had to sell her. She went to a wonderful family with a home filled with tons of love and an amazing girl, Emily. Today, Emily rides her in rodeos just like I did. They have grown so much together as a team, and win lots of money together =)


Yesterday was Emily's birthday. Her mom asked if I would draw an action shot of the two racing. I was delighted, and Emily loved it! =)

colored pencil 11x14

The birthday card I made her =)

Inspiration

Growing up in the middle of nowhere, I was always listening to country music. Today, I can't get enough of it. I can't draw without it on, and it is where my inspiration for all of my work comes from. Blake Shelton's new song "Ready to Roll," describes this piece perfectly. It's exactly what I'm thinking about when I'm at work. My favorite thing to do when I get home...


"All day I've been thinkin' 'bout, Quittin' early, skippin' out, And haulin' ass to hit the couch, And hang with you at home."

This is a furniture study of a piece I chose for a school project. We had to recreate the piece using different mediums (colored pencil, markers, crayons, pastels etc.). I used old barn wood to make the frame (with a little help from my significant other). It was the perfect finishing touch to tie in my country flare =)

she's gone country, back to her roots...

photo by Shelly Wonders: http://mygravelroad.blogspot.com/

just a little photo fun on a hot summer day =)