Category: Art

Illustrating Collaboration

I had the honor of illustrating a bilingual kids book by Tomas Moniz (translated by Heidi Avelina Smith)  Collaboration / Colaboración This is the first book I have ever illustrated. It all started with trading zines. (I heart making and trading zines.) We threw around some ideas for projects to work on together. “I want… Continue reading Illustrating Collaboration

5 days of watercolor at the SFSU Sierra Nevada Field School

I first heard of Andie Thrams from a friend (who also happens to be an incredible artist, Courtney Cerruti). A bunch of us took a workshop with Andie at the Tilden Park botanical garden in Berkeley and I knew I wanted to learn more from her. Then a few months ago I saw that she… Continue reading 5 days of watercolor at the SFSU Sierra Nevada Field School

SF Artist Spotlight: New Works by Chelsea Ryoko Wong

Gossip Girls Selling Veggies on Mahabandoola Street, Yangon, 2015 Gouache, watercolor and colored pencil on paper 8” x 11”

“She’s the next Maira Kalman,” Courtney whispers in my ear, “And if you don’t buy it I will.” We are standing in front of “Gossip Girls Selling Veggies on Mahabandoola Street, Yangon” and she is referring to San Francisco-based artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong who is currently in a two-woman show Hello At Last with Mia Christopher at… Continue reading SF Artist Spotlight: New Works by Chelsea Ryoko Wong

Submissions Now Closed (to Strike Away – a matchbook art show)

I’m thrilled to share with you that Courtney Cerruti and I are curating a show of matchbook art at Paxton Gate Curiosities in San Francisco. It’s a follow-up to Courtney’s hit show last year, 3636 Project, 36 spoons by 36 artists. The matchbook show Strike Away opens May 22, 2015. If you’d like to submit artwork click HERE for… Continue reading Submissions Now Closed (to Strike Away – a matchbook art show)

Feeling Like A “Real Artist” with a Show at The Shop Friday

Well my last post was about how I feel like an artistic poser at times. So I am thrilled to say that I will have work on display at November First Friday in San Mateo at my favorite printshop/workshop space/gallery The Shop at Flywheel Press. I’m feeling more like a real artist already! I’ll be… Continue reading Feeling Like A “Real Artist” with a Show at The Shop Friday

Social Sketch in life

I met Mike when Courtney asked if I’d like to join them for a sketch sesh. I said, “of course!” but was kinda nervous about sketching with the two of them. They are what you might call real artists. The kind of artists with degrees in art, who show their work in galleries, write books… Continue reading Social Sketch in life

Expecting: A Zine About Pregnancy

Dear readers, fellow pregnant ladies and those who think pregnancy might be a hoot, I made a zine about my experience being pregnant. It’s not about the adventures and misadventures that led up to it, nor will it include the labor, delivery, or gory aftermath of childrearing. I will not broach the natural versus medicalized birth… Continue reading Expecting: A Zine About Pregnancy

3636 Project Opens at Paxton Gate’s Kids in SF Friday, February 21

36 antique spoons rebirthed by 36 artists. 3636 Project opens at Paxton Gate’s Curiosities for Kids February 21. Reception 6-8pm. 766 Valencia Street (between 18th & 19th Streets). The curator of the show, Courtney Cerruti, is always making the world around her more beautiful. She calls herself a maker extraordinaire and that she is. Doesn’t… Continue reading 3636 Project Opens at Paxton Gate’s Kids in SF Friday, February 21

Permission to Play

First, a plug. My lovely and talented friend Courtney Cerruti just released her first book, Playing With Image Transfers. And it is wonderful. Beautiful artwork, creative projects with clear “how to” instructions, and delightful personal anecdotes that give the book warmth. It would make a wonderful holiday present for kids and adults. Just saying. In… Continue reading Permission to Play