Category Archives: Musings

I’m Now on Society6

My artwork is now available at Society6, an online art platform where you can order art prints, iPhone/iPad cases, mugs, clocks, tote bags, throw pillows, rugs, and I forget what else, with artwork by a whole bunch of different artists. … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

Here is proof that a 14 lb. turkey, complete with dressing, gravy and homemade cranberry sauce, can be bought, baked and smoked even here in the Land of the Rising Sun. Happy Holidays to you all!

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The MOYO Directory – Surface Pattern Designers Galore

The Moyo Directory is an online platform for surface pattern designers, and I’ve just added my own page. Kind of exciting! You can find a whole bunch of really talented surface designers on this directory, wow. I’d love a little … Continue reading

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Japanese fonts

I’m not a designer, so I don’t use fonts too often in my work. That said, I was thinking about Japanese fonts and typography. Typography of the English alphabet is very attractive, but somehow, for me,  Japanese type not so … Continue reading

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Gonna take an ecource

Starting next week, I’m going to be taking a 5-week e-course called Make Art That Sells, taught by the illustrator and agent Lilla Rogers. Can’t wait! What will I learn? Who will I meet? What will I be inspired to … Continue reading

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Danny Girl

Met an inspiring young Japanese illustrator last night… She calls herself Danny. http://www.cocomidori.com/ I’m going to trust that she won’t mind me posting one of her works. She’s great with landscapes. Wow.

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