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Design & Production Work
The following are samples of past projects. Click on any image to see an enlarged version. Manhattan Maps I used Adobe Illustrator to create a series of about 20 maps for the Regarding Real Estate website in 2009. “Blue Lights” Compact Disc Cover My original type selection, design, and light string illustration commissioned by New…
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Collage Contest Entry
I am happy to share “Winter Woman,” my entry for the Papirmass / Brown Paper Bag Collage Contest, on the theme of “Landscape.” Much of my work is inspired by location and I felt a strong urge to continue with this theme when I was thinking of ideas for this project. The contest began with…
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Hand-lettering Projects
This is the final version of my hand-lettered quote project, which I began after signing up for a Skillshare class with Mary Kate McDevitt as the instructor on the subject. I chose a quote from the Dr. Who television show anniversary special, Day of the Doctor, since it is one of my favorite programs and…
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2015 Approaches!
The sun is setting on another year and I have been thinking about goals, both old and new. It’s important for me to remember to celebrate accomplishments first, before moving too far into the goal-setting stage. I found myself ignoring that last week, my thoughts focusing only on what I’d like to achieve in 2015.…
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See you at the BUST Craftactular!
BUST Magazine is hosting its 9th annual Craftacular this weekend and I will be a part of it! Live and in person on Saturday 12/6 only, I will be selling items from The Nancydraws Shop alongside 199 other vendors. The event continues on Sunday, but I won’t be there. It’s all happening at the Brooklyn…
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Exciting Secrets Revealed!
At last I may share details about the tools that I was testing when I participated in a small-scale market for employees only at Etsy HQ! That clever, crafty company now has their own credit card reader for in-person sales. The timing couldn’t be better for me, since I am just beginning to get out…
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Gifts
My yoga teacher shared something with me before class on Wednesday that really made my week! First, let me explain that earlier this year I came up with an experiment to leave copies of my artwork in public for strangers to find as a nice surprise. I printed my email address and website on the…
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September Craft Show Wrap-up Part 2
If you’ve read the first installment of my September Craft Show Wrap-up, you already know that I enjoyed my first craft show experience! I didn’t want that post to get too long so here is a second one to describe more about gathering and creating my table display. When I was thinking about how to…
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September Craft Show Wrap-up Part 1
Nuggets of Joy Back in August I decided to give myself a new challenge and bring The Nancydraws Shop to a craft show. Over past year a few friends and fellow artists I’d met suggested that I give that venue a try. My friend Janet had put the Ridgewood Market on my radar. It takes…
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Book Review: “Show Your Work” by Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work, is a great follow up to his highly successful Steal Like an Artist; once you have been inspired and created work, you need to share your efforts with the world. Show Your Work is very simply written, using bold statements, art/poetry, quotes, and hand-drawn charts to elaborate on the author’s ideas.…
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