Frog/Duck. Commissioned work.

Magic- Illustration Friday. The minute I saw the word I knew what I would do. Metamorphosis of butterflies is always "magic" to me!

Wishing on a Star. This is the logo I came up with for our new foundation, "Wish I May, Wish I Might Children's Foundation." It is an organization dedicated to helping children in need. We started it after finding out about this wonderful little two year old - Folden Lee IV. He passed away in September of Childhood Leukemia. Since then we have made no sew blankets for children in the hospital for Christmas and are in the midst of gathering recipes for a charity cook book. 

"Home" was a tough one for me. I knew what would be popular and wanted to do something different (I LOVE the "Home-Plate" idea!). This is a bit of a quick sketch but this is my contribution to Illustrationfriday.com 

Omnipotent. Had this idea for a cartoon tonight and had to get it on paper. 

"Adoption" What Foster kids dream of at Chrismakkuh!" 

Bubble. Illustration Friday. Funny how these illustrations just "POP" into our heads sometimes!

Security? This is why we don't have fish in our house!  

First Snowfall. I hope we get snow before Christmas this year! 

"Lavendar Fields."I LOVE the smell of lavendar!

"Red Hot Chilies." We use these in landscaping where I live. I know the picture came out a bit fuzzy...early stages of new camera!BTW...These are for Nic! LOL

"Birth of Seahorse."It is soooo cool that the seahorse male has the babies. Sure wish more men could do that!

Comic Panel. I have had many comic "panels" in my time but never a "strip."

Pencil of a Coi pond at a college in upstate NY. 

Elegant. Ink and watercolor. When I am old...I shall wear purple and LOT's of it!

With asuch a beautiful scene out the window why is she looking in the mirror? Contemplation. 

Last week's Illustration Friday word was "Regal." This is how I feel when I am sharply dressed! 

Cling. Illustration Friday's word. Leaves definately come to mind! 

Holiday Thoughts... 

My Activity Book -"Pot-Nets Communities, A Lifestyle of Value!"

A while ago I was asked to create an activity book to pass out to the kids who were new to our communities. That was easy, I thought. Well, it was harder than I thought!!! Deciding on what to feature when you live on the Atlantic Ocean in communities (www.potnets.com, www.baywoodgreens.com) that have their own nature preserve, beaches, pools, docks, marinas, resteraunts, etc... was a LOT harder than I thought. That's for sure. Then there was the information gathering and educational aspect. Thank God I was a teacher...I can't imagine doing anything like this without researching it through.
Anyway, here...for your viewing pleasure, is a sneak peak at my book. You lucky "blog peepers" you!!!

One of my favs! Starfish. 

Fish of the Atlantic. Exerpt from Activity Book. 

Construction of Golf Course. Exerpts from Activity Book. 

Exerpts from Activity Book. 

OOOH..Count me in on "Snazzy..." How's this? Snazzy is my favourite pin- Pirahanna! You really oughta see the earrings!!! 

Where we goin' Mom? Rusty 2004

People say a dog is man's best friend...well this is mine. His name is Ashington's Sweet Rusty Rogue...or "Rusty." Before my grandson came along he was the boy I never had. We rescue snakes and toads caught in future sewer holes, hike through miles of woods and get in trouble because we come home covered in ticks! All he has to do is look at me and I know what he wants.