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an open [sketch]book
www.anopensketchbook.com
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high roller

If the number of unscanned pages in my sketchbook are any indication, weve got a lot of catching up to do! So to begin, a little drawing from what Im fairly certain was the first time I ever stayed i...

4 h ago

opening up at just be

Many, many thanks to all those who supported Just Be and Cabrera Creative by attending our workshop this past weekend. I cant describe how thrilling it is to meet with others whose passions match our...

5 h ago

just be there!

In case youre wondering why weve been so distant lately...its us, not you. I promise :DAll joking aside, weve got more on our plate than usual this week as we prepare for the Illustrated Journaling W...

6 days ago

a southern treat

Were very pleased to have our work featured in two North Carolina-centered magazines this month: O.Henry, a beautiful publication new to Greensboro, and Pinestraw, its older, but equally lovely, sist...

03 feb 12

jacob javitz in perspective

Just settling back into the routine after a little jaunt to New York to attend the International Gift Fair, followed by a super love fest with the boys on my return. Inspiration coming in from all di...

02 feb 12

new goldfish

This morning I woke up to find one of my goldfish with his belly up. It broke my heart. Well, this evening I decided to get a new goldfish. I hope he likes his new home.

31 jan 12

my paper trail

27 jan 12

a soft place to land

25 jan 12

sweet suga

Rosy outlook: not only is that how Photoshop describes the color pink Ive used in this drawing, but it is just the way I would describe Miles personality. Happy-go-lucky, always smiling and snort-lau...

23 jan 12

illustrated journaling workshop in greensboro

We are SO excited about leading the first workshop of the year at Just Be and wed love for you to join us if youre in the area!

23 jan 12

a lunch break

There is so much I could say about this little drawing. But, Ill stick to the fact that it reminded me that it has been far, far too long since Ive sat down, away from the computer, and used markers....

12 jan 12

status report

The holidays wore us out! Both boys were sick and sleep...sleep...well... Thankfully, things are back on track, routines have resumed and all is well.

10 jan 12

happy, happy, joy, joy

01 jan 12

ho! ho! ho! merry christmas!

22 dec 11

busy days

These days have been busy, but somehow I have managed to spare some time to have fun in my journal. Mon, Dec 12 :: Max kept us up all night as he is currently teething. Miles slept like a possum.Tue,...

18 dec 11

the week in review

Today marks a momentous occasion.I finished a magazine.Yes, thats right, a magazine. Not a book, mind you, but a simple periodical: 46 pages long. This may not seem like an accomplishment to many. Bu...

17 dec 11

mr. moptop

Edgar doodled The Beagle and this cool kid last night. Every time Ive run across them on my desk today its made me smile. Im lovin that hair!

14 dec 11

a cute crustacean

12 dec 11

free shipping weekend

Still have a few names left on your Christmas list: teachers, co-workers, babysitters, neighbors and the many other people you want to say thank you to, but dont know how? Let us help!This weekend on...

09 dec 11

sleepwalking

Thanks to Max, Im neither a morning-person, a night-person, or a middle-of-the-day-person. Im a zombie.

08 dec 11

a happy recap

Sharing the work we do doesnt always come easy. I remember being very reluctant to start this blog a little over five years ago as I didnt know how Id handle the criticism that was certain to come wi...

07 dec 11

note to self: chichi

05 dec 11

illustrated journaling

Last week I mentioned my desire to freeze time in sketches. As much as I want to do this, Edgar is much better at actually making it happen: drawing daily, without fail, in his journal. As a result h...

04 dec 11

hope to see you!

02 dec 11

tis the season

...to eat within reason...Now its your turn! Fill in the blank!Tis the season to ___________.[Clever responses may very well merit clever illustrations!]

02 dec 11

brown hand-drawn packages

Checking some items off your Christmas list today? We hope youll follow Santas lead and visit our shop.Were pleased to offer special personalized packaging this season, allowing your prints to go str...

28 nov 11

dont want to miss a thing

She was twice blessed. She was happy and she knew it." --Kathryn WindhamEdgar shared with me earlier how he wishes he could bottle up the moments were living and keep them forever. Recording them...

26 nov 11

letting nature take the lead

In the past Edgar has been determined to rake up the leaves from the million trees that surround our house as soon as they touch the ground. This year, however, the babies [or should I say, our bosse...

20 nov 11

in other christmas news

Were pleased to share that our work was awarded 1st place in the Downtown Greensboro holiday magazine cover competition. It is certainly nice to be recognized for doing something we love in a town we...

17 nov 11

santas in the house!

Yes, it seems a little early to me too. Nevertheless, were busy little elves these days preparing goodies for Santas list. Dont let those rosy cheeks and that belly of jelly fool you. Hes quite a dem...

16 nov 11

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