Dog Fish Birthday

For: Quam
Occasion: his birthday

Quam is a dear, dear friend of mine, and I figured it was time I painted him a picture of a dog tricking a flying fish into giving him a ride for his birthday. I don't understand it myself, but I really like how the colors came out--I used watercolors with some colored pencil detailing.

Can't wait to see Quam over Christmas or to see what this year brings for him.

Owl Birthday

For: Leslie
Occasion: her birthday

For Leslie's birthday card, I did a sleepy watercolor of two owls on a whimsical branch. Leslie has always struck me as someone with a quiet depth to her, and I thought these wise little guys would help me honor that idea.

I hope Leslie has a great birthday and is doing well in Chicago and in school!

Cupcake Birthday

For: Maggie
Occasion: her birthday

Maggie is a truly wonderful person, so I wanted to make her a happy little birthday card--this tiny cupcake buddy is the best way I knew how! I hope Mags had a great day and got to have some delicious treats to celebrate her big day. 

Birthday Bird

For: Win
Occasion: her birthday

For Win's birthday card, I tried some simple block paper-cutting and created a bird with a belly of words. I used some colored pencils on top of the colored paper and it created a pretty neat effect, I feel.

I love Win and am so glad we ended up in Colorado together. I can't wait to see what this year brings for her--she deserves everything wonderful in her world!

Bunny Birthday

For: Maddie
Occasion: her birthday

For Maddie's birthday, I made a watercolor of a lop bunny with his own set of bunny ears! Maddie's big day is just after Halloween, so I figured a little costume fun was appropriate.

I think this little guy is adorable and I hope Maddie had a great day!