Playlist No. 39 – Introspective, Slow & Headphone-Worthy
This week’s mix is all atmospheric, headphones-necessary songs that are down-tempo and a bit moody and introspective. And apparently, an all-male mix this week! Enjoy and ch
Playlist No. 38
I had a bit of a crazy weekend in my personal life; in exciting ways and not-so-nice ways. I don’t quite have the energy to craft a big intro, so forgive me, but trust itR
Week in Review: Pingszoo, Java Elixr, the freelancer’s dilema, Royal Doultons + more
1. Pingszoo, one of my favourite illustrators, has been keeping me smiling (and kicking my butt too work harder on my illustrations!) 2. Ah, time or money, the freelancer’s d
Behind the Scenes Process of a Portrait Illustration
I often get asked how I create my illustrations, so today I’m tearing down that wall of mystery and walking you through my file, layers and process of a recent illustration o
Magnolia’s, Cherry Blossoms and a Dog Named Piper
I’ve always been a fan of pink, but at this time of year, that love blooms tenfold (pun intended). The smell of spring is in the air—which, in my neighbourhood, is the smel
New Life For a Foliage Embroidered Canvas
A few weeks ago, I scored this awesome framed hand-embroidered canvas artwork at my local Re-Store for $8. And I completely ruined it. The shot below was taken in the store (next t
Spring Changes Around My Home
My living room has gone through a few iterations when it comes to furniture. Rugs, couches, plants and side tables have come and gone. But up until last week, my gallery wall had r
Playlist No. 36
LEISURE, a new band from Auckland, NZ leads the way with my favorite kind of song — one that has a slow melody and fast beat. After that is an instrumental track that is anything
Inspired By: Light Teal
For the longest time, teal conjured up images of nautical-themed rooms or distressed vintage furniture for me, all of which aren’t my cup of tea. But lately I’ve been h
