The stickers are READY (plus: new paintings and updates)

“Because you are alive, everything is possible” Thich Nhat Hanh 

My friends: this will be a shorter post this week as we’re right in the heart of the holiday season and I’ve been enormously busy. Here’s a typical weekend day right now:

I love that so much of my art is heading out into the world to be enjoyed – that happiness makes all the late nights putting orders together worth it. I’m feeling majorly sleepy these days between the business and Isaac, but I’m also feeling gratitude and excitement. Non-stop Christmas music helps too!

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I also have some project updates I want to share, starting with my monthly baby stickers.

The stickers are READY!

I sent the first few sets out in the mail this week and I can’t wait to start seeing sweet babies wearing the stickers for photos. Please tag me so I can see!

We’ve also continued to document Isaac’s growth and he just passed the 6 month mark on Monday. Here he is:

I can’t believe he’s already 6 months old. I’m having so much fun with these stickers in part because I recently looked back at the pictures from 2, 3, 4, and 5 months and he looked so different each time! Each month there are subtle changes in the shape of his face and the control he has over his body and I love having this record of his first year.

For the official details on the stickers and to buy a set, check them out in my shop here.

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I found myself without a painting project after the stickers were done and decided to revisit two paintings from last year that I never fully finished.

I had a new perspective on both paintings after I stepped away from them for a while.

Here’s the first already in print form:

The second painting I completely changed and it was an interesting exercise in letting go. Here’s where the painting began:

And here’s where the painting ended up:

I’m so much happier now and am glad I took the chance on it. We’re going to work on prints next.

Until next time, I hope you’re having a wonderful December! and wish me luck :)

With love,