Fabric variations! Trees and Feathers.

Isn’t it fun to play on the computer? I’ve been working on creating some variations for my fabric designs in Spoonflower. I have created several different backgrounds for my Maple Tree Buds. I love how the buds line up in the repeat and think it would make a terrific home decor fabric for pillows, placematsContinue reading “Fabric variations! Trees and Feathers.”

Squirrel on Tree – Ink and Colored Pencil

This is another sketch from a few years ago. We live near the University of Michigan campus here in Ann Arbor, so squirrels are always around. This one was climbing down a tree as we sat outside on a beautiful fall day. It is skinnier than you normally see at that time of year!  IContinue reading “Squirrel on Tree – Ink and Colored Pencil”

Maple tree buds – continued

I’ve continued drawing the maple tree buds out in front of our house. A few weeks ago, I posted them as they were just popping out, all red and berry-like. In this update, the red covering has fallen off and the bundled, silvery-green leaves are emerging. There are some beautiful red highlights both in theContinue reading “Maple tree buds – continued”