Reading Birthday

For: Tommy 

Occasion: his birthday 

Tommy is a voracious reader and author, so to celebrate his birthday, I created a simplified watercolor illustration of him reading a book. It might be one of his own! I hope this year is full of lots of good stories and writing and fun in all arenas!

Teacup Birthday

For: Aunt Mary

Occasion: her birthday 

Aunt Mary is one of the biggest fans of tea I know, so for her birthday card this year, I did a pen and paint illustration of some teacups balanced as a beautiful vase. I love how sweet this card is and hope she has a wonderful day!

Compass Birthday

For: Gina

Occasion: her birthday 

Gina-beena is among the most adventurous ladies I know! To celebrate her birthday, I created a compass illustration that replaced north, south, east and west with the letters of her name: G, I, N, and A! Whatever direction you go, there Gina wanders. She is such a cool friend and I hope her birthday is awesome! 

Box Birthday

For: Augie 

Occasion: his birthday 

For Augie's birthday card, I connected a bunch of squares to make a pretty neat maze-type-labyrinth that spells out "happy birthday!" I hope he enjoyed his big day and is looking forward to another year of fun and adventure! 

Mountain Thank You

For: The Kasickis

Occasion: Thank You

RJ was super kind in inviting Mike and me to hang out on a bit of their Rocky Mountain vacation! To thank them for the camaraderie and joy, I made this watercolor of the sun setting over our purple mountains, majesty. It was so wonderful to see my my old friend and meet his old friends!

Beer Birthday

For: Alex

Occasion: his birthday 

To help Alex celebrate his birthday, I made a silly illustration of a can of beer holding a cupcake and a birthday balloon! I am rather pleased with how this design came out and hope it helped add to the fun of his big day! 

Dragon Birthday

For: John

Occasion: his birthday 

Becauae John is a fan of DnD and other awesome fandoms, I created a watercolor illustration of a dragon lighting (or failing to blow out) candles on his own birthday cake! I hope John enjoyed the dragonological joke and has a lovely day! 

Cerro Pedernál Thank You

For: Theresa and Scott

Occasion: Thank You

To thank Theresa and Scott for their amazing hospitality and welcoming me to their land, I did a watercolor of the Cerro Pedernál as seen from their property! I had such an incredible and relaxing time hanging out--I cannot wait to go back soon!