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Hera’s Stuff | Garage sale finds

heather — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:44:56 +0000

I’ve been enjoying working on these illos of Hera’s outfits, it’s nice having something to work on that doesn’t take too much time and I can fit easily around taking care of Hera. Here’s the latest. (Illustrations are done with a black pen (Staedtler Fineliner 306 S) and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Borders | Thomas & Friends Colouring Contest

heather — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:22:31 +0000

Some fun for the little Thomas & Friends devotee in your life… Borders is having a colouring contest where your little one can win some cool Thomas stuff (over $1000 in prizes)! (You have to be under 6 years old to enter :)

Hazy Jean | New Birthday Card Releases

heather — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:39:19 +0000

I had the pleasure of illustrating this birthday card for Hazy Jean a few weeks back, and it’s now available in shops & through Hazy’s online catalogue. Illustration was done in acrylic on illustration board. (And Hazy did an awesome job on the type, I could just eat it!)

Aussie Artists, get your free green lightbulbs

heather — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:48:03 +0000

Interested in greening your studio and live in Australia? You’re in luck, Green Energy Watch is giving away 2 free lightbulbs per household… hurry before they run out!

Hera’s Stuff | mix ‘n match

heather — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:32:08 +0000

Here’s my latest addition to my illustrated diary of Hera’s stuff… picked up the sweater at a garage sale and accidentally stretched it out of shape in the wash, so turned it into a bolero. Tank top is from Baby Gap, and skirt is from Cotton On Baby. (Illustration is done with a black Staedtler Fineliner 306 S, and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Hera’s Stuff | Little Farmer

heather — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:10:37 +0000

Here’s another drawing I did this weekend as part of my illustrated collection of Hera’s outfits… the little hat’s my own design I sewed from felt onto a beanie. (Illustration is done with a black Staedtler Fineliner 306 S, and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Hera’s Stuff | Fishie chew toy

heather — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:38:46 +0000

Another toy for my illustrated diary of Hera. Gotta love toys designed to be gnawed on. Heh heh, for some reason it looks a bit gross drawn out as an illustration… maybe it’s the taste-bud like bumps on the tail & head of the fish! (Illustrations are done with a black pen (Staedtler Fineliner 306 S) and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Hera’s Stuff | Baby onepieces

heather — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:55:57 +0000

A few more of Hera’s newborn onesies, part of my illustrated diary. (Illustration is done with a black Staedtler Fineliner 306 S, and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Hera’s Stuff | My little tweetie pie

heather — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:01:54 +0000

Another in my illustrated diary of Hera’s outfits, this newborn duo (Gap and Pumpkin Patch) were very “tweet” on Hera (oh man, I’m so lame.)

Good-bye, Baby Max | Talking to Kids About Death

heather — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:09:22 +0000

I just read an interesting article by Angie Wagner over at AOL Australia Lifestyle on Talking to Kids About Death. Wagner has interviewed Diane Cantrell, author of our book “Good-bye, Baby Max,” which is about a kindergarten classroom who deals with the loss of their classroom pet. Diane provides a lovely honest perspective on talking about death with little kids, offering the advice to not be afraid of discussing it with your children.