TOOLS of the TRADE: logos

It's neat to see the transformation of the Pepsi logo while Coca-Cola never changed. Well there is a Coke logo.

Whatev. Pepsi is STILL my fav hands down!!!

TOOLS of the TRADE:McDonald's Pop Art

McDonald's has this neat site called Pop Art.

You get to make your piece of art using straws and five flavors of pop. FUN site and nicely designed.

TRADE - July 29th at worktheme: "summer fun"

This month's theme is summer fun! I was super busy this month so I don't have any show-and-tell. Check out the ATCs!


Card by Stephanie. She has summer memories of raising bucket cows. Computer and hand illustration.


Card by Kim. Seashells on corrugated board with book clippings.


Card by Ruth. Picnic! Hot dog hand crafted from clay. Ants are store-bought. Fabric is vintage.


Card by Hatie. Ocean looks 3D with gold silverdollar and starfish.


Card by Dayle. Popsicle sticker with layers of foam for dimension.


Card by Lee. Goldfish in clear vinal. Looks like the fish is in water.


Card by Gayle. Retro pool chick and fireworks.

TOOLS of the TRADE:face doodle

YIKES! Talk about face doodling to the EXTREME! This is kinda scary...



iIllustrated by Indian-born Illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. The series was made for the free artsy US/Seattle based magazine, I Want You (issue 2 coming in October).