Rock this

So, over break my future husbo's brother gave us the Gig Posters book. Mmmm, I loveski that libro. And really, really wish I could make a sick living from doodling posters all day. But, I doubt it. While relaxin' and watching way too much True Blood, I did tons of band poster doodles and am slowly puttin' 'em together. Here's me first for my current obsession, Passion Pit. Fun Cat Power, Ingrid Michaelson, Broken Social Scene, and Sissy Wish comin' up.

All Together

Been doing lots and lots of doodles with crazy, cooky hair. I loooooove line work. Lots. This is a piece I did for a December show at the Late Show Gallery.

Pencil Me In

Ah, my head is still spinning with holiday hooplah. Back to work, and kinda, sorta back to my routine. Let's get together soon...just pencil me in. Along with 11 other Kansas City artists, I illustrated a month fom this sweet ass new calendar. You can even own one while supplies last. I need to get mine up...as tons of stuff is coming. Wedding planning 2010 needs to kick-off, and I've been doing lots of fun stuff for Xx Chromosome. Annnnnd, over break, in my bed with my puppies I illustrated the heck out of some cool junk. As soon as I get caught up with my life, up on the blog it goes. Happy 2010.

Viola Vita-out now!!!

This is a new line of illustrations I did for a K&Co paper pad. 24 new illustrated papers, designed and doodled by yours truly. Should be out in stores this very minute. In January I have a featured line coming out in stores as well, been my baby for the last few months...gonna push it out into the world, for you.

Just You and Me

Me and J are becoming a little obsessed with buying art these days. Last night at the Kyrie Foundation Art Benefit we won the silent auction for this piece by Julia Pott. We both loooooved it, as it reminded us of this last year together and how we're about to get hitched (with a very artful wedding mind you!). I found another piece by Julia that I have to surprise him with in the collection of gifts I'm giving him before we say "I do." He had a few glasses of wine and kept whispering to me "We're getting married. I'm lucky." Which is mad sweet, but even sweeter in since we've been engaged for a few months now and the novelty of it should have worn off by now...but it hasn't, and hopefully never will.

Xx Chromosome 2010

Ahhhh, so excited! Just recently got arrangements made with the gallery here in KC, and Xx 2010 is ready, set, go! We have an incredible line-up of female artists including Kelley Seda, Jes Owings, Jane Almirall, Shannon Gaines Bowman, Jen Walker, Melinda Wallace, Sandi Devenny, Alison Atwood, and of course myself. In addition Kate Von Achen, who does work with the women of Uganda and founder of AWAVA will be showcasing work from women entrepreneurs in Uganda. The show opens April 2, 2010 at Pi Gallery (419 E.18th St). For more information regarding the show check out Present Magazine online. As the show approaches I of course will be blabbing more about all the shaz of the event! For now, here's a sample of work past from the awesome ladies of this year's Xx! Can't wait!

Top to bottom: Shannon Gaines Bowman, Alison Atwood, Sandi Devenny, Melinda Wallace, Jes Owings, Jen Walker, Kelley Seda, Kelley Seda, Jane Almirall, Jane Almirall.

Bottoms up!

I have always wanted to illustrate my own dishes! This is round one. Coming soon, cake stands, platters, dish sets. Fun, fun! All of these will soon be available for purchase on my etsy. Whoowhoo!

all photos by Robert Baker