TV Birthday

 For: Joe
Occasion: his birthday

For Joe's birthday card, I did an illustration of a retro TV with the SMPTE bars to add in more color! I am really happy with how this card turned out and hope Joe will watch lots of fun movies and shows this year!

Cupcake Birthday

 For: Jackie
Occasion: her birthday

For Jackie's birthday card, I did a watercolor illustration of a beautiful cupcake with some awesome pen details. I love how this card turned out with its blue spots and metallic flame! Jackie is such a fun friend and I am so glad the card got to her in time to help celebrate the big day!

Reading Fox Birthday

 For: Robyn
Occasion: her birthday

Robyn is one of the biggest readers I know! For her birthday card this year, I created a paper collage of some book text mixed with watercolor paper to create a curious little fox! I love the details of this card and the glitter of the hat, too. I so appreciate Robyn and can't wait to get together with her soon!

Retro Piano Birthday

 For: Lydia
Occasion: her birthday

For Lydia's birthday card this year, I drew a retro/vintage-style piano character with a flower and a party hat! Lydia is such a lovely human and I had so much fun spending extra time with her over Christmas this year. I hope she has the very best most musical and lovely year yet!

Star Balloon Birthday

 For: Lexi
Occasion: her birthday

For Lexi's birthday card, I did an illustration of a metallic star balloon with only pen! I love playing with the balloon look, truly. I have had so much fun with Lex being back in town and cannot wait to hang out again soon!

Phone Birthday

 For: Grandma Carol
Occasion: her 90th birthday

For Grandma's birthday card, I did an illustration of a beautiful old-timey phone with fancy filigree. I love the shine on the metal pieces and how well the art deco font turned out. I am so bummed to miss the fantastic party but am excited to join in on the 90 1/2 celebration over the summer!

Birdy Birthday

 For: Mayra
Occasion: her birthday

For Mayra's first birthday card from me, I created a sweet little birdy wearing a a party hat! I love the shadow of the wing and how the brown craft paper makes the whole thing pop. Mayra is such a great support at work and I hope she has the best year yet!

Curly Cute Birthday

 For: Brittany
Occasion: her birthday

To celebrate Brittany's birthday, I did a sweet little doodle of her with fantastic curly hair and bright colors! Brittany is so fun and I was so happy to go out and celebrate her big day with the crew--here's hoping this next year is a great one!

Collage Plant

 For: Jada
Occasion: her birthday

To celebrate Jada's birthday, I created a neat collage of flowers sprouting from a rock vase. I love the colors and added details from the green pen for leaves and brown colored pencil for shadow. I hope Jada has the very best day and is looking forward to lots of interesting mixes and matches this year!

Fig Birthday

 For: Uncle Vince
Occasion: his birthday

For Uncle Vince's birthday card, I created an illustration of two different figs (the fruit) with the academic joke of them being described as fig (as in figure) 1 and 2! This card concept makes me laugh and I hope Uncle Vince has the very best day, week, year, and decade yet!