Map for "Oh, Shenandoah!"

I created a map of the Shenandoah Valley for the first book of paintings ever published on one of America's historic and beautiful places. Oh, Shenandoah by A. Kushnir published by GFT.

Map for "America's Endangered Coasts"

 I created 6 small abstract maps that indicate (in red) what portion of land will be lost with a 2 meter rise in the ocean level for the book America's Endangered Coasts: Photographs from Texas to Maine by John Ganis. 

 (Colors by committee... not my pick, but a very important book!)

Map for "Death Valley: Painted Light"

I've also created a map for Strom's Death Valley: Painted Light book. I wish I could have seen it before print, as I would have made the font smaller... I was surprised at how large the map ended up being printed. Still, I'm very happy to be in this book.

Map for "East Coast: Arctic to Tropic"

I created a map of the East Coast for the book East Coast: Arctic to Tropic by David Freese. A book and map that touch on how the coast presently faces a major peril from the rising sea brought about by global climate change.

Maps for the book "Take Me to the River"

I created three maps for the book Take Me to the River by Kolster.  They are minimal, line drawings of the James River, Savannah River, and Schuykill River. His photographs are stunning! I'm honored to have my maps in this book!

Coffee | Cat | Drawing

I love three day weekends! I can relax, take time with my yoga, make scones, drink delicious coffee, hang out with Pip, and draw - inspired by the beautiful book Yoga: The Art of Transformation.

Map | Rock Creek Park

My most recent map published in the beautiful A Year in Rock Creek Park book!

Santa Fe Trip: Part III

James Turrell's 1998 skyspace: Blueblood (read about it here)

letter from Sol Lewitt to Eva Hesse from the book Converging Lines (seen at Garcia Street Books)

Both Ways Is The Only Way I Want It

Both Ways Is The Only Way I Want It by Maile Meloy is exquisite!

One can't
have it

both ways
and both

ways is
the only

way I
want it.

-A.R. Ammons

Breakfast with Sweet Paul

Eat & Make by Paul Lowe is a beautiful book (and so is his magazine & blog)! I thoroughly enjoyed perusing the recipes while drinking my morning cup of coffee, and eating my homemade banana pecan scones with berry jam.

Living with Light

My morning coffee with a banana walnut scone and organic strawberries;
reading the beautiful Axel Vervoordt: Living with Light book.

Book Cover Ring

This awesome ring was made by Ryan Hansen of Magic Industries. I posted his magic wallet I got for my birthday here. I know there are many people out there using old book covers in their creations, but Ryan has such a talent for using these covers, knowing just how to frame/cut/crop them. I was so excited to find this ring, which is from a kid's book on Peter Stuyvesant, illustrated by Jo Spier (who also illustrated my favorite cookbook -- The Spice Cookbook). If you have a favorite antique book that's falling apart, and you want to turn it into something you can wear or use -- he does custom orders!

Thank You

So many beautiful and thoughtful gifts! Thank you.

my favorite - handmade cards!

a blast from the past!

local veggies from my favorite farmer

handmade kitty pillow / vintage purse / black shelves perfect for displaying my new rocks

my new must-read, especially if you miss Ohio the way I do...

cats and tights, could it get any better?

midnight lace obsidian and malachite/azurite

I had no idea you could see through it!

another post coming soon about this great Santa Fe based DIYer (this is a magic wallet!)

can you believe this lacy, delicate scarf was hand-knit?

New York City: Day 1

I am so thankful for the beautiful 9/11 memorial.

the new One World Trade Center

Jeff Koons in front of, what I'm guessing to be, a Jenny Holzer

a delicious lunch at Trecolori Trattoria

The best bookstore: The Strand

near Times Square

My Map for At Home in the West

I am so excited to see the map I created for the gorgeous At Home in the West book by William S. Sutton, just put out by GFT Publishing.