Stitch, Stitch, Sew
Right now: I'm currently bouncing between projects and deadlines, taking this class and shoveling a completely inappropriate amount of snow. And you?
In The Kitchen
I've been fiddling with this print for weeks, in between projects. I modeled the fig tree on one that's in my studio. I bought it this past fall, blissfully unaware that it had contracted fig rust at some point in its journey to the grocery store. Within a few weeks, all of the leaves had given up the ghost and one by one, made their way to the trash bin. I babied the tree, trying all sorts of remedies but the defoliation continued until it stood completely leafless.
They say the only thing you can do after fig rust is wait, so I did. I thought about pitching the fig tree but I'm cheap and paradoxically sentimental, so it's been sitting in a corner most of the winter. But within the past week, almost four months on, there's a one inch leaf starting to poke up from an offshoot. The rest of the plant is covered in green buds and nothing's gone mottled and yellow yet (fingers crossed).
So huzzah for hopeless causes and fig trees and finished illustrations.
XOXO
Here's a little something for you to celebrate February 14 with: some print-your-own valentines. They should adequately assist your in proclaiming your affection for classmates, significant others and charming mysterious strangers.
Print, cut, disseminate at will. And a hint: I bet they'd be nifty with some glitter.
For personal use only, © Abigail Halpin.
For personal use only, © Abigail Halpin.
The Magic Mistake
Today's the release day for the second installment in the "Oh My Godmother series," The Magic Mistake!
Written by Barbara Brauner and James Iver Mattson and illustrated by me, The Magic Mistake was a real treat to work on. It's not every day that you get to draw a snarky fairy godmother with cat-eye glasses*, you know? And thanks to the nice people at Disney, especially editor Catherine Onder and Whitney Manger for the top notch art direction.
*Fun fact: Katarina's specs are modeled after a vintage pair my Aunt Polly gave me for Christmas a few years ago. Additional fun fact: The Magic Mistake is dedicated to the aforementioned aunt (who's pretty great, by the by).
Mvsevm
Highlights? The "Holland on Paper" exhibit is amazing (and ends this month), the Catalonian Chapel Gallery was breathtaking and the Audubon show is A+, five stars.
Nice work feet. High five for lasting a solid six hours. I owe you one.
Pushing Pixels
When I get cabin fever, I either move furniture around or redesign my website. Three guesses what I did this week (and the first two don't count). You can see more, here.
