winter berries : original watercolor painting

A few weeks ago I finished up a new watercolor painting called "winter berries" but, because I've been so busy working on my new studio space and getting ready for the opening of Yellow Door Art Market I haven't had a chance until now to take photos of this new piece.

We're steadily approaching my least favorite season, but over the past few winter seasons because I still walk regularly in the winter months outdoors, I've become more in tune with my outdoorsy side. I love seeing the glistening snow and in the midst of winter, bright red winter berries hanging on the tree branches. I think this little birdie is happy about the berries too!

Archival prints in 8x10 and 5x7 are now available in my Etsy shop. The framed original watercolor will be available at Yellow Door Art Market in Berkley, Michigan as well as archival prints and holiday cards (coming soon). The grand opening is Saturday, November 13th!

Snooty Bird : Cafepress shop items

I love my little Snooty Bird illustration so much that I decided to adorn a few more items other than the archival prints in my Etsy store.

So, I added the illustration to a few items in my Cafepress store. For the girls you'll find a tote bag and a women's fitted organic cotton tee. For the kiddie's I have a baby bib, an organic cotton baby onesie, organic toddler tee and an organic kid's tee. Lastly, for the mini button collectors I have a snooty bird for you too!

You can find all of the sizing information you need on the page of each item. If you see an product on Cafepress that you could  like the Snooty Bird illustration (or any of my current illustrations) put on that is not currently listed in my store, just send me an email and I'd be happy to put the image on that item for you. Also, If you want your tee or item personalized, for $5 extra dollars I can create a file with a name under the illustration just for you! You can e-mail me at: cheryloz@wideopenwest.com

Here's just a few images of the items listed in my Cafepress store.

Mini Button

Perfect for the button collector

Organic Cotton Baby Onesie

A soft 100% organic cotton onesie. Perfect for a unique shower gift!

Organic cotton women's fitted tee

100% soft organic cotton by American Apparel - Order up one size for a looser fit.

Heavy weight 10oz. natural canvas tote bag (full-side & bottom gusset)

Size: 15" x 18" x 6" - Perfect for toting around all your favorite things.

Machine washable too!

inspiration : Sweet Smoothies Birdhouse

I just finished up a new birdhouse for my Etsy store. That's right, the first birdhouse to show up for sale! It's small and adorable and if you're into bright, fun colors this one is for you.

I painted it to look like a little Smoothie Hut. It has rubber fruit accents, wood signs, a sparkly, watermelon painted roof and even a plastic straw for a chimney with wire smoke. It's too cute!

reminders of a beautiful spring day

On Friday we got our first really nice taste of Spring. In fact, it lasted thru till Saturday and the temps rose up somewhere in the mid-70's. Highly unusual, but most appreciated.

I went for a long walk that day and took my camera. A neighbor had some pretty daffodils, and we found a few tiny bird nests that were too cute to pass up.