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Big thank you to Print and Pattern for the great feature on Bryant Park, my new fabric line for Anthology fabrics which will be hitting stores in a few short days!
Um...yeah, it is possible that Jessica Durrant is secretly using me as her muse. I mean, this is the way I actually see myself, don't you? Ha! Well a girl can dream right? I stumbled upon the amazing work of Jessica Durrant this past year on Pingg. Her work is so dreamy you really want to be that girl! Now I am lucky enough to have first hand insight on this amazing artist not only through this interview, but live and in person. Jessica and I now live in the same city, and I must say she is every bit as lovely as the images she creates. Enjoy, revel, dream. Once she has taken your breath away, don't forget to swing by her etsy shop for even more eye candy!
I could eat bread and cheese all day.
Here's a little peek at two of the prints from new collection Provencal. One of which (not pictured, gotta leave some surprises!) will be showing up on a really great product we all love soon! The collection comes in three colorways, lavender (pictured), thyme, and smoke. You like? 
I have some other new bits up my sleeve, buy a lady never reveals ALL her secrets! Hehe! Do you guys like seeing peeks at new work? I'll try to post little bits more often this year. Happy Creating all!
More work for Tiny Prints is popping up on the site! I started sending designs last summer, and lots of things are finally rolling out! Such is the life of a licensed artist. You have to get used to understanding product cycles. Tiny Prints is actually super quick, but some categories can take months or even years for the product to get to market. However, it is always really exciting to see. These are offered as magnets instead of cards which is always a great moving reminder for friends and family.
I know everyone is dying for the end of winter, but the fashion calendar moves to it's own rhythm! I was researching what I think is going to be happening this fall for a project and came across Jason Wu's pre-fall collection. Swoon, to say the least. I love they way his pieces are so structured, but he never forgets what a woman wants. His work is refined , but always delivers a sense of whimsy as well. For spring Marc Jacobs really lit things on fire with a total disco revival. I love the way Wu plays with a shape from that era, but makes it totally modern with this amazing color (above right).
For sure look for red this fall as a key color. Another key thing I am looking forward to is updated stripes. Prada started things off this spring, and I think things will continue on into fall. 
Hi all! Can you believe January is almost over already?? CRAZY! Well after years (literally) of inner debate, I have decided to open an etsy shop. It is small for now, and will grow organically over time. Part of my plan for this year is to begin exploring different sides of my creative voice. I have always loved the etsy community, and thought I would give it a try. Pop over and check it out will you? So...how about a sale to get things started? Use the code NewAdventures to get 20% off thru Tuesday at midnight! My online shop here has everything available on etsy as well, AND includes my photos (easier b/c of all the different sizes).
I have a very limited number (like really only a handful) of high society fat quarter bundles (in the above prints) leftover from my meeting with the Atlanta Modern Quilting Guild. They are waiting for you in my shop! Hurry! :)
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Happy Monday everyone!! Sitting down? My super talented friend Jonathan over at Zero 2 Illo is hosting a huge community sale of all the tools you need to jump start your year in art licensing. 
The sale includes tools from Tara Reed, Chris Guillebeau, Alyson B. Stanfield, Zero 2 Illo, and so many more! The bundle has 11 great resources in total INCLUDING CONFESSIONS + SHOWSTOPPER (ebook only)!! All for $47! No, that is not a typo. If you are waiting for something to come along to push you closer to your goals, this is it! It only last for 48 hours (ends 9am EST Jan. 12th) so I'd jump at this one if I were you! Cheers to your 2011 goals!
I've been sworn to total secrecy, but what I can tell you is... You will want to be sure to check out this space on Monday. I'm not talking about a giveaway that maybe one of you will win. I'm talking about something HUGE that you don't want to miss. I hope you love surprises, because this one is AWESOME! Have a great weekend, and see you Monday!
Almost done with one full week of a new year. Are you ready to go full steam ahead?? I am! It all starts with a plan. January marks the beginning of really busy times in the art licensing and print design worlds. There are so many shows happening in January alone, it's crazy! Printsource, Direction, Hemetextil, the Atlanta Gift Mart... If you are headed to those shows, good luck to you! If however January marks the big countdown to Surtex and the Licensing Expo, this post is for you. How about a little challenge to start the year, yes? Can you be more focused and efficient? I know I can! What is your collection goal for January? Can you push yourself to up the ante by two collections? Maybe three? More? Continue to make great art your first priority, but consider how you can perhaps create more space in other areas to really meet aggressive goals. Now is the time to DREAM BIG! Have a plan, but need a bit of accountability and a smidge of cheerleading? Please share!
I will be speaking to the Atlanta Modern Quilt Guild this Sunday!! Come see me at Tiny Stitches at 10am. I'll be chatting about the design process and such. It's gonna be fun, promise! I'll even have some High Society Fat Quarters for sale! My friend Jessica Swift will be there too. It's going to be a party!
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