Yes, that means that there will be a second night! I am so excited to go back and draw some more music! But for now, here’s a few drawings I made at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, at Jazz at Lincoln Center. It was dark, the city skyline was the backdrop, and the music was so […]
View post →THE 1482 CARE FUNDRAISER for HAITI is still going. Click here for details. Many thanks to all who have participated!!
View post →January 15th is Hat Day.
View post →I’m quite certain this bird isn’t of American origin, but I thought I’d share it anyway. Happy Bird Day!
View post →I had a great time working on this illustration for a piece in the January/February issue of the Utne Reader. It was a lovely story about two women of the same heritage, but with different views on spirituality, faith and tradition. It was full of great imagery and symbols, which I just LOVED! I’ll be […]
View post →Wishing everyone all the best for 2010!
View post →…stars and angels gave the sign
View post →If you google World Peace Day, you’ll find that there are two dates listed as the “official” days to promote peace on earth. I’m not really sure which one is right, but I’m all for having as many peace days as possible.
View post →Or Veterans Day, or Armistice Day is observed in the US and many other countries today. Support our veterans, buy a poppy or click here.
View post →One of my favorite sounds is the violin
View post →First day of fall was a couple of days ago, but I decided to post my drawings from the Summer on that day, as a way of saying goodbye, see ya next year. So here is my illustration Fall.
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On this blog I will post drawings I made in CRETE. My husband Greg and I also visited the island of Santorini. To see the drawings I made on that unbelievably BEAUTIFUL island, come visit onedrawingaday.com. Most of my month’s stay in Greece this summer was spent on my mother’s native island of Kriti. Crete. […]
View post →Today is the great author’s birthday. Here is a drawing I once made while thinking about The Time Machine.
View post →This past Sunday was Grandparents Day. I’m very surprised this holiday hasn’t become super popular yet.
View post →Every year on this day we all remember. After watching the ceremonies on TV, and hurting for all those whose lives were changed on that day, I always go back to thinking of one thing. Terrorism. I think about what it means, who it is, why it is and most of all how? How can […]
View post →Diane Keaton put on a tie in the 70’s and caused a sensation. What a great symbol!
View post →for St. Kitt’s and Nevis. These, of course, are islands in the Caribbean. To me, one of the more interesting facts about this smallest of nations in the Americas, is that Alexander Hamilton spent his childhood there. When I read this I smiled and thought how contradictory these two visuals are. I pictured Alex, in […]
View post →So, as you’ve maybe noticed, most international holidays are just that, holy-days. Today in Spain, and many other countries, is the day to celebrate St. James. Again, I did some quick research and found some fascinating things. St. James was, among other things, a pilgrim. The symbol for pilgrims and people with no permanent home […]
View post →Today is our National Hot Dog Day. Not sure if the contest at Coney Island falls on the same day, but I think it should. I’ll go check it out after I post this. Anyhow, here’s a fun poster idea. Grab a hot dog today! OR if you are watching your figure and/or can’t make […]
View post →Today is National Tree planting day in Central African Republic. I once worked on a campaign for conservation in Africa. Here’s a bit from the project, I thought it suited the occasion.
View post →Obon (ãŠç›†?) or just Bon (盆?) is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the departed (deceased) spirits of one’s ancestors. -Wikipedia The custom usually lasts for three days during the middle of July. Like the Mexicans and their Day of the Dead, the Japanese mark these days with dancing, singing and feasts. At the end, […]
View post →Last week, I went to central Park again to draw. It was a beautiful day. Here is a drawing of the Bethesda Fountain. Click for a better view
View post →These creatures have a pretty bad reputation, so I’m glad to see that they get some love once a year!
View post →Today was a glorious day in France. In my opinion, every day is glorious in France! During college I lived in Paris for 4 months. The memories of those days are so dear to me, I loved every moment of being there. I recently went back and was a little afraid that by going back, […]
View post →July 10th is El Cid Day. The great campeador! It’s interesting to post this right after the Lotus Temple post, because El Cid represents much of the war and violence that often happens in the name of religion. However, I hear he was very good at what he did.
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