Sometimes, I am most successful when I *think* the least. In April, I committed to completing an illustration every day and sharing it on social media for 100 days straight. I plodded through my usual task-filled days, but all the while, I drew with little time to think about it other than “get it done.”Continue reading “What would you do for 100 days?”
Author Archives: TRISTA
monsters lost: love found
It worked out to tie finger-puppet monsters to my Valentine’s Day cards for my kiddo’s class: We had two left over that we raced in little cars after breakfast Valentine’s Day morning. The cars’ license plates said: “B.YOU” and “JUSTB.” Good Valentine’s Day messages, which made us think of “Our Person” at the gas station.Continue reading “monsters lost: love found”
monster love
Hello and happy Valentine’s Day! My monsters want to wish you a light-hearted and colorful day because sometimes Valentine’s Day is just too much pressure. Color these creatures however you wish (or get them already colored by yours truly). Attach a piece of candy, sticker, poem or joke, and show your friends some love. YouContinue reading “monster love”
the deep satisfaction of snail mail
One of my favorite projects at Carrot Condo right now is my Customized Letters: two handwritten pages, both illustrated, and tucked into an envelope (also illustrated) and mailed once a month for five months. So far, most of the letters have been purchased as a gift to someone. The customer tells me a little aboutContinue reading “the deep satisfaction of snail mail”
last craft sale of 2017 & snail mail?
I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving weekend. We sure did, but I’m kind of exhausted from all the eating and merry-making. Back to working! Speaking of which, I had an incredible time at the Llewellyn sale a couple of weekends ago. I met three more amazing artists, and went home with a printContinue reading “last craft sale of 2017 & snail mail?”
see you at the market …
I’ll be at the Llewellyn Holiday Market this Saturday, November 18th, from 10am-5pm at 6301 SE 14th Avenue. Stop by and say hello! They have a lot going on: I had a great time last weekend at the All Saints Bazaar. The vendors on either side of me (Alshiref and Jo Lupton) were both incrediblyContinue reading “see you at the market …”
Upcoming events…
I will be selling Carrot Condo creations at three events in Portland this year. The first one has been happening for 62 years. Can you believe it? This is my first year taking part, and I’m really excited about it: I’ll have my hot-off-the-risograph-press cat poster and cards. They’re kitties with a message, designed toContinue reading “Upcoming events…”
Look Away And Draw
My own imagination is the main reason I put off starting an illustration. I dream up some idea, and in my mind it stays amorphous–not fully formed or solid, yet perfect. Therefore, any pencil stroke that begins the actual illustration looks horribly inferior to the idea in my head. And as much as I grumbleContinue reading “Look Away And Draw”
Serve The Whole Chicken
I had a dream about my friend Michele. We were talking on the phone, and she admitted she was having a tough time and struggling. Then, she said with a resigned sigh: “You know, you’ve got to serve the whole chicken, not just the sweet parts.” I woke up laughing and wondering what the “sweetContinue reading “Serve The Whole Chicken”
you’ve got mail
I had so much fun writing letters for the write_on challenge in April that I created a new product for Carrot Condo: Customized Letters. They’re handwritten, illustrated, old-fashioned snail mail. Creating them has been as satisfying as I’d hoped. You can subscribe to a monthly letter for yourself or as a gift to someone else.Continue reading “you’ve got mail”
