when it rains...

when it rains..., originally uploaded by islets.

I haven't been keeping up with my drawing blog very well. Between my ongoing job searching (in case I haven't mentioned it, I'm trained as a librarian), my attempts to upgrade my information architecture / web design skills, and my moving preparations (Anabela are moving to a new apartment next week), I've had my hands full! Between all of this, I've found it easier to work on my ceramic drawings than to keep up with my sketches on paper. It's all explained here, but after participating in our first trunk show this week, our fieldguided shop got featured on the Etsy blog and I've had some new custom orders to keep me busy and add to the chaos. Don't get me wrong though - I enjoy it very much and I thrive on this busyness!

custom order

custom order, originally uploaded by islets.

Updates to this blog have been slow lately but not for lack of activity. Here's a photo of a custom order of mugs I decorated this week.

bookplate mug

bookplate mug, originally uploaded by islets.

something new. a little different. design inspired by vintage bookplates. pattern inspired by vintage floral fabric.

new mug

new mug, originally uploaded by islets.

On the weekend we went to IKEA and I replenished my stock of plain mugs.

I love Anabela's script hand-writing.

For sale here

Also: a small proud achievement- I built/configured/installed a WordPress site at http://fieldguided.com in one evening/early morning.

new mug, originally uploaded by islets.

I need to buy more mugs now.

louis-georges

printer's device mug

printer's device mug, originally uploaded by fieldguided.

I generally like to draw in the morning because of the light and I'm less tired but occasionally I'll have some highly productive midnight sessions, and last night I created this monograph monogram mug design. It was quite fun!

On sale here!

in progress

in progress, originally uploaded by islets.

Inspired by my kitten face mug I made for Anabela, I'm making another attempt, this time with text, to sell on Etsy. I think I'm finished with the kitten part now I'm working out ideas for text on the other side.

raffle mug

12_04_08
Originally uploaded by islets

I sold a similar mug to this one recently on Etsy. I'm really enjoying the 'birch and shapes' motif and I plan to make more like it. I attempted to incorporate a fox into the design but I'll have to practice a little more to make it look the way I want.

This particular mug is going to be a raffle prize for the annual holiday / fundraiser party at InterAccess Electronic Media Arts Centre. I'll be sad to see it go but I hope whoever gets it enjoys it!

kitten loves kibble

kitten loves kibble
Originally uploaded by islets

When Anabela bought me this vintage Fire King-style mug, I intended to decorate it and offer it for sale on Etsy, but after finishing it I decided to give it to her. Maybe I'll try another version soon to sell.