marrakech, morocco
june 2015
these sacks in the market were a prime example of morocco’s amazing colors, textures, and smells.
travels.
Friday, July 10, 2015
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
june 2015
marrakech, morocco
while in morocco, we went to a HAMMAM. it was such an incredible experience and i have NEVER felt more clean. the woman who cleaned us slathered black soap on our entire bodies and then, with great vigor, scrubbed us with a charcoal mitt. so painful, so pleasurable. it removes all of the dead skin (yes, she showed us) and leaves you as soft as a baby’s butt. she also washed and comb out my hair (score ! . . . i hate washing my hair). naturally, i bought many tubs of this mysterious black soap to bring home with me. and i can’t wait to go back…
Thursday, July 02, 2015
red flag. (and pink and blue and striped, . . . )
2012 was a really GOOD year. i’ve been busy working on my FRANCE SKETCHBOOK (chronicle books). i absolutely despise post-it notes, but i am quite fond of these adorable post-it flags. they really spark joy !
Friday, June 26, 2015
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
2011-2014
france
i’m starting to work on my next book (chronicle books) which will be a sketchbook from my sketchbooks of my trips to france ! i’m sorting through 100’s of sketches to see which ones will make the cut. a very daunting process but i’m so excited about this book ! it’s a dream come true.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
indigo girl.
this morning i spent painting and drawing with pure INDIGO chunks that i brought back from morocco . . .
then later that day i went to one of my favorite stores, the GARDENER, and saw THIS BOOK!
(images from my instagram page)
Monday, June 22, 2015
flying high.
went on a quick trip to venice beach on the weekend. the terrain below was beautiful and inspiring. i love california.
and i sometimes love my short legs . . . LOOK at all my leg room !
(via my instagram)
Friday, June 19, 2015
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
june 2014
vallauris, france
i love anchovies. i love tarts. i love to draw my food.
(via my instagram page)
Monday, June 15, 2015
good news.
i am BEYOND THRILLED to announce my second book deal with chronicle books: photos + sketches from FRANCE (no title yet) ! the book will be a peek into my sketchbooks and photos of my travels in france and will be out in spring 2017. stay tuned . . .
Sunday, June 14, 2015
morocco.
i just went to morocco for the first time and was completely blown away. the COLORS. the BEAUTY. the FOOD. this photo was taken on a train from fez to marrakech. it was unbelievably beautiful.
this is at the tannery in fez. giant vats of natural dyes for leather. the smell is so incredibly FOUL that they give you fresh mint leaves to hold up to your nose.
colors in the souk. the spices and dried goods. AMAZING.
the architecture, the tiles, the woodwork. absolutely unbelievable.
and of course, the moroccan LAUNDRY !
i can NOT wait to go back to morocco. it was life changing.
Friday, June 12, 2015
barcelona.
spain is one of my top favorite countries. i love the lifestyle and the food. here are a few snippets of our recent trip there.
we stayed in our friend’s apartment which is so BEAUTIFUL and so centrally located. it was very relaxing and i felt like we actually lived there. YOU can rent their apartment right here.
we took a paella cooking class ! so fun and delicious. paella is one of my favorite things to eat. we also learned how to make a mean SANGRIA !
i can not go to a new place without noticing the LAUNDRY !
i’m also always aware of the graffiti. i’d have to say that barcelona has some of the best graffiti i have ever seen.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
new adventures . . .
i am off for a few weeks to SPAIN and MOROCCO. spain is one of my all time favorite countries to visit, but i have never been to morocco and am so excited to be around all of the colors and textures there !
my entire wardrobe is in this little black bag. i love summer travels when all you really need is a few little frocks and a pair of sandals.
i am NOT bringing my computer, so i will not be posting here for a few weeks. BUT if you want to follow along on my journey, you can join me on my instagram HERE.
see you in a few weeks !
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
studio scene.
things are a little quiet in the studio as i finish up a few projects before diving into a much bigger project. but first, i am heading off for a little holiday in SPAIN and MOROCCO. spain is one of my all time favorite countries but i have never been to morocco and am super excited. i am not bringing my computer so there will be a few weeks of nothingness here until mid june. but hopefully my iPhone will work and you can see the photos i post on INSTAGRAM.
