Each time I go to the store to purchase a greeting card I stand and stare. After a couple minutes my shoulders are tense, my arms are crossed and I’m either bored or frustrated. I can’t find the right message or, worse yet, I can’t find a good blank one.
I’m a fan of the simple greeting card. Rarely is my work simple but when I illustrate I love a light black flowing ink line with a touch of watercolour. I like a simple message, if a message at all, that leaves the meaning to the recipient.
My pen of choice for illustration is the tul rollerball that I buy in large quantities in Office Max. My favorite watercolour brush is the 1″ red sable with the clear handle that I purchased in the art school book store 20+ years ago. It is still serving me well.
I hope you enjoy my newest greeting card illustrations and find a simple message to send to a loved one.
Each illustration is reproduced on acid free white card stock, adorned with a swarovski crystal and includes a white recycled paper envelope. The inside is blank for your message or available with custom text. $2.95 each.
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