Anna Emilia Latinen

I've seen (and liked) this Anna Emilia Latinen painting twice now - it was posted both at rifle and ohjoy. I think it look likes a friend of the golly bard stuff… only lighter, whispier, and a little more feminine.

Golly Bard

These watercolor drawings from Golly Bard caught my eye when I saw them at the Crafts Dept… I dig both the subject matter and the line quality in the illustration.

Green Grocery Bag Challenge

Remember those baby shower gift tags I did a month or so ago? That project recently led to another fun project. Kristin at Sew, Mama, Sew asked my business, Miller Cormier, for some help putting together a visual for a holiday project called the Green Grocery Bag Challenge.

I'm excited to say that Kristin chose the visual I put together. And, of course, I managed to slip in some hand-drawn items. Knowing that Kristin might want to re-use the type on the visual for fliers, I decided to choose a free font called king cool kc.

I'm always happy to do work for people doing good things. Plus, I like sewing and crafting too - so, win-win… win-win-win!

Have you been reading Design*Sponge?

Design*Sponge and Veer are currently running a design your own alphabet contest that I bet a few of you might be interested in entering or following.

While on the topic of Design*Sponge, check out their recent article: biz ladies: how to brand your business on a budget and be sure to read the comments that follow. The article points out some harsh realities of being a designer.

After reading that, you'll see that there are a lot of issues when you get into being a professional designer who does spec work and contests (the one above to be included). Have you ever read the AIGA's position on spec work?

Hand painted sign

I know I've been falling behind on blogging. But, maybe I'll have a comeback? Check out this photo from Keegan Jones' photostream.

Print Magazine’s Hand Drawn illustration competition

Thanks to Bukola for telling me about Print Magazine’s “Hand Drawn” illustration competition. I’m too late to enter. But, will make a note to check out the results when they’re published.

Sew, Mama, Sew! baby shower gift tags

I was recently asked by Sew, Mama, Sew! Blog to contribute some free-printables to their recent "Baby Shower" celebration. Check out the gift-tags I submitted »

I use any excuse to do some illustration and hand-lettering :)