Book Bear Birthday

 For: Robyn
Occasion: her birthday

Dear Robyn had a birthday, and to celebrate it I drew her the snuggliest teddy bear wearing fabulous glasses and a party hat to hug a book! Robyn is just the best and I cannot wait for the book party this year and for some bananagrams fun soon!

Cake Time Birthday

 For: Joe
Occasion: his birthday

A birthday is the best time for cake time! To celebrate Joe's big day this year, I drew him a cake that is also a clock with some strategic candles and sprinkles. I love how this card turned out and I hope Joe has all the cake his heart desires at any time of day!

Sun Moon Birthday

 For: Jackie
Occasion: her birthday

For Jackie's birthday card, I created a sun and moon celebrating together (called a syzygy) in a party hat. I love using brighter colors and whites on a dark background in general, and especially when celestial bodies are involved! I hope Jackie has an incredible day and that this year is something special!

Happy Spirit Birthday

 For: Lydia
Occasion: her birthday

Lydia has such a lovely energy about her that I wanted to try to capture it for her birthday card this year! I ended up creating this lovely and kind spirit with lots of sparkles and nature and just overall joy and peace. I look up to Lydia so much and have enjoyed seeing how she's rocking her life!

Ice Cream Birthday

 For: Charlie
Occasion: his birthday

For Charlie's birthday card this year, I did an illustration of the most scoops I've ever seen on an ice cream cone! I had so much fun twisting this design to the dimensions of the card stock and really enjoyed decorating the flavors with sprinkles and a cherry on top. I hope Charlie has a great year and lots of ice cream!

Bubble Bath Birthday

 For: Lexi
Occasion: her birthday

 I wanted Lex to have a hint of luxury for her birthday, so I drew her a sweet bubble bath with a rubber duck in a party hat! I love Lexi so and hope she was able to get some moments of rest and relaxation to help celebrate her special day. 

Cat Shooting Star Birthday

 For: Grandma Carol
Occasion: her birthday

For my grandmother's birthday card, I did a watercolor pen illustration of a sweet kitty riding a shooting star. I love how simultaneously playful and stoic this image is at once! It was so nice to see Grandma Carol over the holidays so much and I hope for many opportunities this year, too!

Skating Birthday

 For: William
Occasion: his birthday

William loves to skate and play hockey, so for his birthday card this year, I did an illustration of lots of ice skaters on a frozen pond! I love the sweet, chilly details of this card, and how the skate trail spells out "happy birthday." I hope William has a wonderful birthday and lots of fun on the ice this winter!

Comedy Birthday

 For: Brittany
Occasion: her birthday

For Brittany's birthday, we went to a comedy show of Brian Posehn's! It was a surprise, and this card was the reveal at dinner beforehand. I am so so so pleased with how I captured his likeness for this illustration! We all had a great time at the show and celebrating our dear B -- here's hoping she has an amazing year!

Butterfly Birthday

 For: Corinne
Occasion: her birthday

To help Corinne celebrate her birthday, I did a watercolor of a brightly colored butterfly floating by! I used aluminum foil for the body and antennae  and added in white dots for extra whimsical fun. I hope Corinne has an amazing day and lots of space to do fun things for herself,

Sprinkle Birthday

 For: Jada
Occasion: her birthday

For Jada-Jada's birthday card, I replicated a lovely smattering of colorful cake sprinkles with the simple (though on point) message: "Sprinkling you with birthday wishes!" I miss Jada bunches and hope she has the very best year!

Star Birthday

 For: Uncle Vince
Occasion: his birthday

I have a cosmic connection with my Uncle so for his birthday card this year, I cut out some star shapes and added in a colored paper background to create the most whimsical, bright colored star scape you've ever seen. I love my uncle so much and hope he has the very best day and year!