the backpack

image via pinterest 

 One of the more successful 90's comebacks was the return of the backpack. The variation in size, color, and texture really makes all the difference. A few favorite ways to style a pack for an easy day out >>>

el cabello

Inktober 2015

Every year in October, Instagram "hosts" a challenge to create artwork daily, using the hashtag #inktober.

I participated this year more than any other and it was fun and exhausting to keep up as I also worked on several commissions this month.
I'm pretty sure I posted all of the images in full size on Tumblr, but you can also see them in their entirety on Instagram.

I've been on haitus from all painting this month but that might end today. Can't stay away for too long ;)

Fall Mixtape Side A

[Side A] 

Fineshrine // Purity Ring

Electric Feel // MGMT

Daylight // Matt and Kim

I Want It That Way // Backstreet Boys
Crystalised // The xx
Ghost Busters // Ray Parker

see ya summer

 I'm singing stayyyyy just a little bit longerrrrr as summer heads out (Dirty Dancing, anyone?).
But! We are giving it one last hurrah this weekend with a trip to sunny California!
Def be on the lookout for a great many snaps from disneyland/the beach!!!

Tidbits of the rest of our summer in iphone pictures.

A three year old named Talia

On a busy, sunny day in August, we celebrated the fact that we now live with a three year old.
Talia actually had quite a strong voice on what the theme of her party would be: Sharks and donuts.

It's my birthday today.
I wanted to take this time to post some selfies and say thank you to everyone who has been so sweet and supportive of me, my pursuits, my little family.
I have no idea what I am doing all the time and everywhere and I have received so much kindness. I just want everyone to know that I cry over every nice note and that I am truly grateful for your friendships.
Thank you!!!

inspired by: Bil Donovan

The best thing about social media, I think, is that it allows for a direct and immediate learning experience. In this case, being able to follow Bil Donovan on Instagram has enabled me to find recent work, interviews, events, and other snippets that make up his life as a fashion illustrator.