Pattern - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Pattern. I've designed quite a few patterns, but this is one of my favorites. What do you think? Wrapping paper, napkin, wall hanging... share your ideas. Thanks!

Infinite - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Infinite.

Strong - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Strong.

Magnify - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Magnify.

Wrapped - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Wrapped. I thought this would make great wrapping paper.

Modify - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Modify. The shovel helped modify the earth for a little garden.

Idle - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Idle. This bird was caught in an idle moment during its busy day.

Worn - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Worn. This wallpaper has worn out its welcome.

Drift - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Drift. This is a piece from my Meditative Series, entitled "Moon Drift". It expresses the movement of the moon reflecting off a stream.

Happy Summer!

Unfold - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Unfold. Gretchen's flower garden is unfolding in colorful abundance as spring unfolds to summer.

Craving - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Craving. Sometimes I really get a craving for sushi! I love the taste, and presentation, and nothing else will satisfy me when the mood hits.

Amazing Women - Stunning Faces

From L to R: Meryl Streep, Grace Jones, Frida Kahlo, Katherine Hepburn, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel, Susan Sontag, Benazir Bhutto, Georgia O'Keeffe

Cracked - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Cracked. In order to replace the value in one's heart, they must "crack" the ribcage open. I can speak from experience; it's not pleasant -in spite of how many jokes I crack about it.

Contagious – IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Contagious. Buddha's laugher is joyfully contagious!

Parade – IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Parade. Baby Ganesha parading around in his birthday suit, removing obstacles along the way... I hope this doesn't offend anyone.

Theater – IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Theater. The singing eel always dreamed of being on stage. I created this character for a children's picture book I wrote and illustrated. Now, to publish it!

Impossibility – IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Impossibility. After Obama won the election I spoke with my 85-year-old Grandfather, who admitted he never thought he'd see a black man become president in his lifetime. I am happy he was wrong and so is Carl...

Fleeting – IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Fleeting. This is a piece from my "Floral/Whimsical Series". Nature is always fleeting, like flowers and butterflies passing by on a summer breeze!

Poise – IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Poise. This is a piece from my "Meditative Series". My goal was to express a sense of poise and composure.

Subtract – IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is Subtract. When we lose something we love, it feels like a subtraction from the heart.