Graduation!

my thesis exhibition

my illustration "Margaret" at the Society of Illustrators  & in the catalogue

(Thank you Shadra for the first picture!!)

It feels very strange to be graduated, I'm not so sure when it will hit me.  Probably when September rolls around and I don't have classes to sign up for (or when the loans start rolling in... yikes!).  

My graduation week was so memorable and such a blast.  My parents met Paul and me in NYC for the Society of Illustrator's Student Competition show and awards and some relaxing.  (By relaxing I mean walking about 10 miles and eating lots of food and drinking lots of drinks! ) Then my brother met us back in Baltimore and we did some more walking and eating and drinking and laughing... then I graduated! I couldn't have asked for a nicer send off from the academic world.  I'm feeling very grateful for all the wonderful experiences and all of the unconditional support throughout my time studying. I think I'll go have a nice little cry into my pillow now.  Just kidding, I'm not that sappy... but close to it!

Bear Feet

I made these tiny shoes as part of my thesis.  You can find more new photos on my website!  There's new things added to onesies and to Festive Bears.  I'm thinking of changing "Festive Bears" to "Bear Club".

If you'll be around the Baltimore/DC area May 17-20 you should definitely come to the MICA undergrad commencement show.  Lots of amazing art will be up, and lots of it will be for sale.  (Your one stop shop for bear stationery before it's available anywhere else!)

Website Update... PART DEUX

Can you not believe your eyes?  Have you peed your pants in anticipation?  It's true friends, the moment has come.  I have updated my website AGAIINNNNNN and I am a new owner of a CUSTOM DOMAINNN UUURRRRLLL!!  Send your friends to phoebeillustrates.com !

Let's take a moment to ask ourselves, "Wurr the fireworks at, yo?".
Maybe they are happening tomorrow when the URL goes into effect.  The only logical explanation for the lack of revelry that's (not) happening all up in this piece.  

There's more exciting things to come, soon.  Everything has been printed for thesis!  I just have to wait for the finals to come in the mail.  A (truly) exciting time.
Expect : Baby Rompers, Baby Shoes, Straws, Paper Decorations, Wrapping Paper & Invitations Galore!!

 In the meantime, here's a picture of Cooey.  We've been having serious kitty withdrawals after Coo had to go back to Paul's family during winter break.  As we like to say around this apartment, "He's a great guy".  (Cougar, not Paul. Although he's great, too.)

I think he is perfectly posed for a relaxing day at the beach.  All he's missing is a beach lounger, a ticket to Cabo and the ability to hold that position without human intervention.  We all have dreams.

Little Words

I'm sticking with the bottom design.  I liked all the leaves, but to print on a onesie (which is already small) it'd be too busy.  I think I'm also going to make the labels for the onesie tag from this... like branding without all the work!  (Just kidding, kind of).  

There's only one more week of thesis class. SO SAD.  I've had such an awesome time this year... it flew by just like everyone said it would!