clown girl + sketches

dirty thirty

i'm embracing getting older. for women it can seem that our youth and physical beauty are our most valuable assets. i am enjoying growing older and feeling empowered, learning from my experiences and mistakes, listening to myself and appreciating every precious moment of being alive. my new motto might seem a bit aggressive but it's more of a call to action for myself to stop wasting energy on stupid stuff cluttering up my mind. i have been through so much, and i wear my age like a badge of honor. life is short and i want to savor every last bit of it.

Illustration in Mags! new book from Monsa Publishing

Open publication - Free publishing - More art

Fused Magazine in Birmingham and Monsa Publications in Barcelona have been great supporters of my work over the years.
Kerry and Dave, Fused founders, and Eva from Monsa are just such lovely people - so great to see them together.

A little editorial illustration I did for the Wombats is in the book, and I was well chuffed to be included in the Fused 2008 Calendar issue as well as their most recent Student Issue. Stay tuned for more work in a new book from Eva as well!

"#PrayForJapan" Art Fundraiser @ JapanLA starts 3/19

SWEET STREETS is hosting a "#PrayForJapan" Art Fundraiser in response to the recent earthquake in Japan.
I'm very happy to have donated a limited edition "Toothhead Girl" print. The crisis in Japan is absolutely devastating and will require the global community to help. Japan is very close to my heart and Japanese culture is huge inspiration to me and my art.

**UPDATE** Thank you so much to the person who bought my print! It feels really great to help together. Overall the event donated over $11k to the Japan relief effort. Caro, Bubblepunch, and Jamie, the owner of JapanLA, did an amazing job putting this event together so quickly!

"#PrayForJapan" exhibits at JapanLA in Los Angeles, March 19 - April 4, 2011. 100% of art sales will be donated to the American Red Cross and those close to us.
JapanLA
7320 1/2 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
If you would prefer to donate money, we recommend donating to the American Red Cross. Thank you for your support!
For more info:
http://on.fb.me/hfvhCf
Sweet Streets
xoxo


"Toothhead Girl" 9 color serigraph, hand-pulled, 23x29,
Printed by Modern Multiples, Edition of 30, Signed by artist $250
Please contact info@sweetstreetsla.com to inquire.

I helped to print these myself @ Modern Multiples. Hand-pulling of the gradients and transparencies proved to be tricky but turned out really nice! To see more on the making of this edition, visit my site.

long hair girl & star boobies

Time Out Amsterdam magazine

I just found out my art for La Galerie Provocatrice's Winter show is featured in the current issue of Time Out Amsterdam magazine as the #2 thing to do for Valentine's Day in Amsterdam!
They even did a wonderful little write-up on my art. I have always loved Amsterdam, it is such a creative and inspiring city - now I really feel like I'm a part of it with my girls!

Winter show - La Galerie Provocatrice, Amsterdam

I woke up this morning to this photo in my inbox from the lovely Zaki & Shiren at La Galerie Provocatrice.
My work is currently on display for their Winter show and is also available for sale on their site.

tammy & sally jessy

i was inspired after the fact by these 2 pop culture ladies. the eyelashes came alive and "tammy" was born....and "sally jessy" because she is going to have some beautiful sparkly ruby glasses when i'm done with her.