Illustration Friday, Immovable

Haven't really had a whole lot of time lately to work on Illustration Friday. I've been working on a lot of paintings instead. Hopefully I'll find some time to get some of those up here once I finish them. Here is a quick vector graphic for this week's topic. Immovable.

Illustration Friday- Star Gazing

So I have a different idea I want to submit for this week but it's still in the works. Patience is a virtue, right?! Well, not when there are deadlines!

Anyhow, here is another idea I had. Wolves don't exist here in Iowa anymore, but wouldn't it be beautiful if they did? I'm sure the farmers would not agree. Although they would help with our crazy deer population. Even so, they are amazing creatures.

Iowa State Fair

So I went to the fair a few times this past weekend. The Iowa State Fair is probably one of the greatest places in the world for people-watching. Everyone comes out for the fair. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone. I will have to draw some funny people illustrations. The fair is great for inspiration!
For now, here is a quick cartoon of my friends and old college roommates Jill & Kelly standing next to the "How Tall Are You?" board last year. They are twin sisters. :)
More fair fun illustrations to come! Maybe some that aren't digital. I think I'm in a watercolor mood.

Rain Rain Go Away. Seriously.

Iowa is currently becoming one big giant river/lake. So far the cities of Ames and Des Moines have been hit pretty hard. Even my home town of Colfax is waist-deep in river water that should not be there. And unfortunately I think the worst is yet to come.
Now I love storms. Absolutely love them. But we just don't have any more room for this sort of rain. So would you please Mother Nature, just take a break and pour on some other state for a while? I hear some of the southwest is in need of water. I think it's time to share some of ours.

Also, for those who viewed this on Illustration Friday, these flood waters are really "caging" people in. I know it's a stretch but ask anyone who lives around here and they'll agree, it's hard to get out of some of these towns!

Sarah's Baby Shower

My cousin Sarah is due to have her first child this October. I've been working on her baby shower invites. (as is usually my job in the family.... I am the invites person).I'm doing a birds and bees theme. We're all very excited for the baby to arrive. They aren't finding out whether it will be a boy or a girl. I think that's great. Makes for so much more of a surprise. Although I bet she gets a lot of green and yellow clothes at the shower. :)