Let it be known that I really, really liked the cowboy theme in my son’s old nursery. But, apparently, mom’s opinion doesn’t matter that much. Even when she’s the one doing the painting. Because a two year-old knows exactly what he wants. And it ain’t no stinkin’ cowboys. It’s dinosaurs. We’re a little dino...
Read MoreWhat’s in a name (part deux)
A few years ago, I did a unique set of paintings for little Judah’s Room. What tied those paintings together is the fact that his parents carefully chose artwork that would be symbolic of the meanings of the first and middle names they had selected for their baby. So when Baby Josiah came along (oh, how I love doing sibling paintings!), we took a...
Read MoreHuck’s Room
Huck’s Room was decorated in greens and blues, and used the Madras Nursery Bedding from Pottery Barn Kids. We did a playful cow print with the baby’s name across the back to tie into the nursery’s farm animal theme.
Read MoreVarsity lettering for Tobin
In my ten years of marriage, I’ve learned more about sports than I ever dreamed possible. And I had a lot to learn. Before I met my husband, I actually thought bowl games like the Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl were some sort of super tournament… the winners of which, of course, played in the Superbowl. While I’m definitely still...
Read MoreWhat’s in a name?
I have done lots of paintings that involved animals, but my latest commission illustrates (excuse the pun) a really great way to tie in an animal theme that is truly customized to not only your nursery decor, but your child’s name.Judah’s parents contacted me about creating artwork that would be symbolic of the meanings of the first and middle...
Read MoreRide ‘em, cowboy… the nursery’s done!
The nursery is done… just awaiting the arrival of “Chip!” With our little guy due any day now, I was feeling the pressure to get the nursery finished.We converted my old office into the baby’s room. It actually worked out well that we were going to have a boy; my office was painted a taupe/beige color, which meant I (or,...
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