LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING!

 LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING

With so many gray skies this February, I anxiously await the sunshine of Spring.

Playing with illustrating my hopes for Spring to come quickly!

New Illustration to Celebrate Spring!

 Hanging Basket of Flowers

Finally got time to play and create a new illustration.

Spring and Summer flowers always feel so uplifting, and what better way to chase away the gray skies that remind us of Winter.

Was inspired by seeing so many hanging basket of flowers appearing at the garden centers.

Hope to uplift viewers with this newest illustration.

CELEBRATING THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING!

 Signs of Spring!

Yes, it is the first day of Spring!

Although the weather today here in Cleveland would seem to communicate otherwise, I got caught up in creating an illustration to celebrate the coming of Spring!

Wishing all of you beautiful days ahead!

Spring is in the Air!

 Spring is in the Air!

Having fun creating spring bouquets!

Here is another version below.

Forsythia Spring Bouquet

Happy Spring to All!

Come check us out on Fine Art America!

You might find some nice pillows for spring decor!

HELLO SPRING!

 Hello Spring!

Here is my latest. 

I have had this idea in my sketch book for awhile.

Finally, inspired by the Spring weather, I have finished it.

Here it is as a pillow for all cat lovers!

To see this pillow as well as this illustration click on this link:

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Spring's Promise

 Spring's Promise

Yes, it is finally Spring!

I have been waiting for what seems like forever.

In design review, I took an older design to give it more detail as well as add to it with more design elements.

Here is what it originally looked like.

That is what is nice about working digitally. It makes it easier to go back and make changes.

Above are some fun products on Fine Art America that carry my illustration.

If you are interested in seeing more click on:

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Moving into March

 Hello March!

Love the month of March! 

We will soon spring ahead with more daylight as well as the season of Spring itself!

Forsythia Spring Bouquet

Forsythia Spring Bouquet

By February I really start to tire of winter and all its grays. I miss the colors of spring. So here is a new illustration to capture some of the colors and flowers that make spring so welcoming.

I also dedicate this to my mother whose birthday is tomorrow. She loved spring as well.

Happy Birthday Mom!  

Hello Spring!

Hello Spring!

Once again I looked at one of my older pieces to liven  up a bit for spring.

In the greeting card industry, we called it a "rework".

Will see this year if it will make a jump in sales with a fresh look at the festivals this year, however it simpler version is also available on Fine Art America.

It is available as a framed print where you can pick your choice of color.

Or as a pillow.

Adding a touch of spring to one's home decor certainly helps to chase away the grayness of winter. 

Looking For Spring!

Looking for Spring!

You can tell Cleveland winters get to me with all the cold, snow, and gray skies. 

I think the gray skies are the worse part.

So of course while counting the days till spring, I created this illustration to add a tough of brightness to this day.

Here's hoping this winter is a short one.

A Second Look

Tulips on a Spring Day

One of the many things I do while watching the flows of people at art festivals, is to watch how they react to my illustrations. Which ones make them smile, which ones do they buy. 

A while back, when greeted by the first tulips of spring, I illustrated 3 pink tulips in a pot. I was so happy just to see the first signs of spring.

But for one reason or another, these sad little tulips did not have much appeal. So it was added to my list of so called do overs.  

Now that I look at the first version, maybe it just was not finished. Maybe they just looked too lonely. It will be interesting to watch and see how people will react to the new version this year. One of the biggest payoffs is seeing people light up with a smile as they walk through my tent, and best of all is making one of my pieces of art their own.