Birds of a Feather

One of my close friends has a serious issue with birds. Pigeons specifically.
I think they're cute, she thinks they're rats with wings.

She visited Venice and was horrified to find that the pigeons there are well loved. I decided to draw a girl with a pet pigeon, then forgot all about it for a few months. I didn't draw this with the pigeon girl in mind (and the bird here isn't a pigeon), but it reminded my friend who reminded me.

My friend's revulsion also reminded me of this Portlandia skit.




I don't know about you, but when I was a kid I was always psyched when a bird would fly into a shop. Don't ask me why, it was just cool.

So, are you pro-bird or anti-bird?

Winter Wonderland

I know some people love winter, but I have serious doubts as to what they mean by that.

Waiting Room

Everyone loves waiting for the doctor.You arrive a few minutes early to wait half an hour for someone who will spend 10 minutes not really listening to your symptoms. 

If the doctor is in a good mood she'll order tests. If she's in a bad mood she'll accuse you of hoping to have tumor because you came in about a stomach bug. If she's in a really bad mood she'll threaten to quit because you have questions about her diagnosis.
 
My favorite part of going to the doctor is when you recite your symptoms and the doctor repeats them back to you as his personal observations. It's like paying $50 for a carnival psychic.

I did go to a good doctor group this week though. They were pretty certain about their diagnosis, but when I questioned part of it they decided to double check it for me - instead of tell me I was being ridiculous. They're even doing some research on the issue between that visit and my next one.

How do you feel about doctors? What's your worst doctor experience? Do you have any great ones?

Lucky Elephant

Cupcake Mag is giving away gorgeous Lucky Elephant bracelets.  I could never afford one on my own, so here's my little post letting you all knowing about it and gaining myself another entry.

Snow White

With Once Upon a Time gracing our televisions and a variety of new Snow White movies out, I felt compelled to do a new Snow White piece. I'm not actually all that partial to the story of Snow White. Sleeping Beauty is my favorite Disney movie and Beauty is my favorite fairy-tale retelling, but I've never drawn illustrations for either of those! I think the Snow White story just has more compelling imagery.

What's your favorite fairy tale? 

I drew this for an Art Gala earlier this year

Too Early

I know it isn't even remotely time to be thinking about Christmas. I don't like Christmas music or decorations to happen early. I'd really prefer it if they trickled in slowly after Thanksgiving had fully passed. It would be a little more graceful. A lot more magic.  But I'm in the wrong line of business for that. Even as late as local companies push Christmas advertising, I have to start designing those ads now if they're going to be ready in time for the early  December publications.

How do you feel about the holidays? Which one is your favorite?

Self Portrait

This is me today. Just for fun.