Sneak Peek

I love hats...they make me happy...

...And, they are also inspiring my one of my newest little series, here's sneak peek...

...I think their gonna be super duper cute.

Stay tuned for I should be able to show you a petal topped lady pretty soon.

I must admit to just not feeling up to much in the studio the last week,

a creative block suddenly popped up but I just went with it and wasn't too hard on myself

for we've had so much on our plates the last month:

a death in the family, a rough time with Ella Luna going crippled,

stressful vehicle shopping, a health scare & lots of migraines to contend with ...

But, these little sweeties came to me whiles I was 'blocked' so I guess it wasn't entirely fruitless, ha ha...

What are all of your guys working on in the studios or elsewhere this week?

XO Mandy

Hattie and Humphrey

Happy Monday.  I hope all the mommies out there had a special weekend....
Today I am hopping in quickly to introduce you to....

"Hattie and Humphrey"

These two pals love to talk & quarrel over politics. 

By day, Hattie is a newspaper columnist and Humphrey is her fact checker. 

By night they crochet, knit and spin yarn to make sweaters for orphaned orangutans...

Ah two souls after my own heart.



This is a mixed media & I had so much fun with it. 
Give me some coloured pencils and I know I can work some magic but paints...epp...I still get nervous BUT
I am learning to accept my meager painting skills & to still enjoy the process of painting...
I mean I am not after a Mona Lisa creation after all, ha ha. 
This sweetie is acrylic paint and ink on a papered and painted background.

(Prints will be available soon)

See you Wednesday for a special giveaway.

XO Mandy &  4 Box Loving Bunnies

New Illustration "A Most Accomodating Hostess"

I am so excited to finally share the last of the new images created for "A Woman's Work"...this one has been floating around in my head for ages and I am so happy with how it turned out, plus I've never drawn mice before and they were alot of fun. I think the story is fairly clear in this one but I'll leave it up to yous to find the story:D

A print is available here. The bunnies are all cozy, Ottmar Liebert is blasting from my stereo, it's a chilly fall day outside and extra cozy in our little warren...happiness is flowing today and so is the creativity, so back to my work I go:D...Have a great weekend everyone...I think we'll be spending some time outside cleaning up before the snow hits! Be Cozy, Be Warm and Be Well All. P.S. Someone sent me this video on sand artist Kseniya Simonova, it's quite different and the music makes it very dramtic...I am not a big fan of youtube thus far but sometimes it's good to find interesting new things like this...enjoy!