DON'T GIVE UP, JAPAN!

as the world now knows, Japan experienced one of the most devastating earthquake & tsunami combinations this past March, which left over 28,000 people injured, missing, or dead. at a time when so many lives have been disheveled and upset, it's imperative that hope lines hearts & that spirits remain steadily high. everyone needs a little magic, but right now, Japan needs the most.

since March, Illustration Rally has been hosting the Don't Give Up, Japan! rally, which encourages artists to create works that will send warmth & good wishes to everyone affected by the earthquake.

the illustration i created is on Illustration Rally here, and was also recently picked up by Urban Outfitters. It is sold as both a print and laptop sleeve at UrbanOutfitters.com. :]

i've also donated a few prints to an auction that Meg Hunt is organizing to raise money for victims of the earthquake. please follow details of the ongoing auction here- there are some beautiful pieces for sale by incredibly wonderful artists and every cent helps someone put their life back together.

love,

m

Pride & Prejudice: Jane!

here is the third painting in my Pride & Prejudice series: Jane! for anyone who missed them, the previous two are here.

i've been slacking on blogging a bit, but a few weeks ago i was featured on Illustration Rally, a seriously beautiful blog run by Natsuki Otani, a seriously talented illustrator. you can read the interview here!

m

The Wilderness and All Things After

my show at The Downtown (with the young/talented/chiseled Brian Wrensen) opened on December 14, but i've just begun scanning all of my pieces to share with you. i know, i'll work on my turnaround time. ..promise. it was the most wonderful time with lots of family and friends- thank you to everyone who came out and showed their support!

me and kristen lee!

two of my pieces for this show were on wood-- it was my first time painting on wood, and it was an absolute dream. i was amazed at how smoothly the paint went on (like lipstick on mirror) and the way inks retained their vibrancy against the natural grain. these two pieces are named after the Bennet sisters in Pride & Prejudice. i've one left to do in this series--Jane--so if you'd like to reserve it, just shoot me a message.

 

Elizabeth / acrylic and ink on a 6"x8" wood piece

 

Kitty & Lydia / acrylic and ink on a 9"x11" wood slab

new jersey is covered with ice and weariness. 

i hope you are all well and somewhere else.

m

you are worth hundreds of sparrows

a revised version of my sparrows illustration which was on display at my show at The Downtown this past December.

 

the original was sold, but prints are available in my shop! these birdies are printed on a gorgeously textured, thick, and iridescent paper- pretty enough for your loved one, i hope.

<3

m

I LIKE BIRDS

I LIKE BIRDS, an exhibition curated by one of my favorite humans, Jill Wickenheisser, opened last Friday in Newark, NJ. on display? seriously amazing work by ten (DC Smith, Marshall Okin, Joe Waks, Dennis Dalelio, Eric Beckerich, Kelly Heck, Jacqueline Cruz, Troy Barrett, VanOs) wonderful avian-inspired artists, including photography, paintings, and a sculpted bird that i wanted to name totoro (or martin) and fly away with.

here is one of the pieces i created for the show:

nobody knows you the way you know you

the words are by Passion Pit, a local band i'm quite proud of (and biased towards). if you are in the tri-state area, you can check out the show until February 1st at:

Art Kitchen

61 Halsey St.

Newark, NJ 01702.

yours,

m

twin girls and sparrows

i’ve been busy preparing for my show, but here are a few new prints available now on my Etsy:

crazy for you but not that crazy

you are worth hundreds of sparrows

i’m also accepting portrait commissions for the holidays- if you’d like an ink portrait of you or a loved one, let me know!

wild winds,
m

tattooed: maps and birds

i finished a tattoo commission awhile ago, and my wonderful client, Connie, just sent me a few photographs of her new ink. while this was originally supposed to be a half-sleeve, she turned it into a full rib tattoo! it looks quite lovely on her bones.

original illustration

tattooed!

a few close-ups

in other news, i've been busy getting ready for an upcoming show (my very first) which will be held at The Downtown in Red Bank, NJ on december 15th. i'd love to see all you locals there. :]

yours,

m

there are night-times inside of me

for those of you who may have missed it, i was asked to illustrate the cover of eatsleepdraw magazine #005, and my copy arrived a few days ago! it features some beautiful artwork- get your copy here.

eatsleepdraw magazine!

i’m offering official prints of my night lady in the shop, available in two versions: with the starry background and without. both are available here!

new prints in the shop!

hello dears,
i’ve just added a few new prints in my shop:

liminal fashion series

 

songbirds

 

firefly

don’t forget- for a little while longer, every order will receive a free original mini-illustration! please contact me with any queries- i enjoy hearing from all of you wonderful birds.

over and out,
m

every song on the radio means you

it is unfortunate and it is true.

EAT!

i just finished creating and illustrating a recipe book for my friend Carrie. this 16-page book features variations on her five favorite recipes. here are a few pages:

the entire book is now up on my site!

miss patty

 

miss patty and her birds all braided together!

songbirds

today is cold and the atmosphere hangs heavy like honey. it is not wet but the weatherman’s promise of rain seems sincere.  here are some wonderful Neruda-inspired birds to lighten the day. ..