Monster in a Teacup
Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a spot of tea now and again. Little monsters have been know to slip quietly into kitchens when no one is around and sneak a sip of two of freshly brewed sweetness. Alas, some of these tiny creatures may become so enamored with the tea, that they sip themselves silly and fall into a state of euphoria, causing all manner of behavior.
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Dance of Spring
Joy and laughter sing through the air as Spring approaches and new beginnings emerge.

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We don't believe we've officially introduced our newest ring design. Let us rectify this! Presenting the Mississippi River Ring: created by hand tracing historic meander maps with pencil on vellum, then carefully interweaving each river in a painstaking digital process to create the model for casting. The ring is presented in a wooden box, suspended on a rolled up miniature map. We love that this design looks both referential and abstract. It captures the river courses but also looks calligraphic or graffiti-like with a pleasing rhythm of squiggly lines.
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Family Comes in All Shapes, Sizes and Colors
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The Mysterious Monster March: FIRST MEETING
Illustration from a children's picture book that I am working on.

His tummy growls again, becoming louder.
"Who are you?" one passing monster stops to ask.
"ME? I'm NEW!" squeaks the baby in surprise.
"Welcome MEENU!" it responds. "Come join us on
our grand adventure!”

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INNER MONSTERS
Inner Monsters don't necessarily look like "real" monsters. They are part of that constant chatter going on in the background of our own minds, shaping our view of the world. They can appear in a variety of forms, from human, animal, monster-like, even as plants! Most of us... ahem... keep our inner beasties tucked "safely" in the closet, hoping they won't decide to reveal themselves at inopportune times, causing all manner of embarrassing moments, like sudden extreme shyness, unexplained crying jags, overwhelming crankiness, or laughing out loud for no apparent reason, among others. Sound familiar?
The solution is (drum roll please...) to MEET your inner monsters, SEEK to understand them, EMBRACE them as yours, and then LEARN about yourself through them. Bring them out of your personal inner-verse and set them free!
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BABY MONSTERS: Monsters have babies too.
Baby monsters are even harder to find than the elusive "baby" pigeon. Very few folks can say that they've seen them, let alone created their portraits. I have been lucky. As you might imagine, monster parents can be a bit protective. Mothers in particular. They consider us (humans) more than a bit strange and potentially dangerous. It took most of my free time, lots of monster "treats" and carefully followed Monster Etiquette to befriend just a few of them. Even then, I felt a bit nervous and on edge as I made sketches of their most beloved offspring. It is always a good idea to remind oneself that monsters are ultimately unpredictable creatures, and should be given proper respect at all times.

This teeny, weeny baby is about the size of a large acorn. I found her around twilight, huddled on the forest floor, hiding amongst the fallen leaves and acorns, waiting for her mom to return with dinner. I kept my distance while I hastily made her portrait, knowing that she was somewhere close by. The last thing I wanted to do was make this sweet baby anxious.

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DEI Dancers - RAH!
Introducing Rah!, a wise being with an attitude. Ask for advice and they will offer their opinion, shining light on the darkest of problems. Ritualistic in nature and more solemn that one might expect for such a luminous being, they have moments of almost futuristic premonitions. Show respect, even if you do not believe.
(I Believe In, Support and Champion DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION!)
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The Mysterious Monster March: JUST HATCHED
Illustration from a children's picture book that I am working on.

"The baby shivers in the cold.
His tummy growls and grumbles.
A nearby squabble grows louder.
'Maybe they have food', he thinks,
and follows them into the forest."

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