Arctic Circle

I was asked to paint the windows at Arctic Circle here in town for spring and to advertise the stuffed animals they are putting in kids meals. They asked me to make it cute and springy and to incorporate the ducks and bunnies and 75 cent burgers everyday. That gave me a little room, and I had lots of fun with it. My favorite part is the funky lettering! It was also nice to be able to paint without my fingers freezing! Welcome spring indeed! The same design, with a few variations, is on two opposite sides of the building and the ducks and bunnies are on the front.

C'mon Spring!

I'm not sure I see the signs of spring in Eastern Idaho yet, but it will be here before we know it and the businesses want to stay ahead. So I'm starting to practice some ideas for spring themed windows. Here's the first of a few ideas I have. Once again, wish I had a better camera. I tried some new things on this window which I thought turned out well. It was a really fun one to paint.

Valentine's Border

Experience is a good teacher. I didn't have something definite in mind when I put the base coat on, and as I started sketching it out, I realized I wanted to take it in a different direction. Rookie mistake. This wouldn't have taken me near as long if I would have sketched it out before hand. But for having to work around my mistakes, I was pleased with the outcome. I wish I had a better camera, I'm not so sure these shots so it justice.

Small Valentine's Windows

Here are a few practice doodles on some of our smaller windows at home! I have plans to expand the cupcake idea...stay tuned.

You're A Hoot!

I was doodling the other night and got to thinking about those cute owls that are everywhere these days! And within 5 minutes I had this sketched out. I got a kick out of the words, although my husband thought they were pretty cheesy! He's probably right, but I think this would be so cute at a place kids go to a lot. A library, movie theater, restaurant. It could work a lot of places. My favorite part? Those cheesy words. :)

All You Need Is LOVE!

Here's a Valentine's Day window I did at our home in the front window. I have lots of ideas using this motif, I just ran out of windows! To me it says, "Happy Valentine's Day" without being too cliche. My favorite part of this window? The "All you need is love" sign. Love me some Beatles.