Some Love.

With all the crazy things going on with the shooting and killing - I haven't had the time to really think and reflect till now. It's really a shame that humans behave like this. It is the year 2016 and we still live in a world of hate and violence.

As a parent I have to stay positive for the sake of my children.

On the lighter and loving spirit I had the need to create some loving art. Enjoy and be nice everyone. The World needs it.

Returning to Wonderground Gallery in August!

I am honored and excited to say I will be returning to Wonderground Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort for the month of August.

I will be showcasing a selection of my prints, graphic shirts and postcards all month long. I will also be making two appearances from August 6-7 from 2 -5 p.m and August 27-28 from 2-5 p.m. 

Link HERE for more details!

In a crunch....

The past few weeks have been busy.  Along w/the kids schedule to maintain, I am trying to maintain my artwork schedule. I have a few shows coming up with Makers Faire in May, Comic Con San Diego in July and another appearance in August.

Boy oh boy am I tired. Its a good kind of tired. I feel really grateful to be home with my kids and at the same time work on my artwork.

The only way I get myself organized is w/one of these babies. Sure you can do everything on electronic calendars but call me old school - I still have the habit of writing everything down.

Here are a few more artworks I have been working on. These I would say are like my signature work/design but definitely my work has evolved and changed.

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mother's Day everyone. I love being a mom! I am the happiest when I am around my family. They will always come first.

Fresh Bread

When my husband and I got married we got this Cusinart Bread Maker as a wedding present. It was in storage for a long time. Now that we have kids - my kids love fresh warm bread. Its just a pain in the butt having to make the fresh bread but I tell ya - these bread makers are awesome. You just add the ingredients, time what time you want it and set the settings then BOOM. You got your fresh hot bread! Whats great is that you can go about doing your business and not worry about if the oven is on. 

New Hawaii Prints

I love Hawaii and tropical things. Here are a few new prints. These prints will be smaller so 8x10 and it may go up to 11x17 or even 12x18.

These will be limited prints. So I may end up just printing 50 or 100. I haven't decided yet. Also I am testing out new papers so will post more updates on how you can get one of these beauties!

Silicon Valley Comic Con And Wondercon.

Silicon Valley Comic Con and Wondercon were two great shows and pretty exhausting. Silicon Valley was a better show. Wondercon started out slow but it picked up on the last day. Here are some pictures I was able to snag. 

Silicon Valley Comic Con

Happy International Women's Day

Flapper Women

So in Wikipedia if you look up "flapper" it says, "Flappers were a "new breed" of young Western women in the 1920s who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior. Flappers were seen as brash for wearing excessive makeup, drinking, treating sex in a casual manner, smoking, driving automobiles, and otherwise flouting social and sexual norms."  

It seemed like an interesting time and women were out to have fun. It was a time to be liberated and looking sexy movement time for women. I just adore all the costumes and the fashion.  

Here is one I illustrated. I am illustrating one more because I just adore the fashion. 

New Mermaid print

A while back I designed a mermaid print and decided to do another one because HEY - its drawing mermaids and I love mermaids. My style is changing and evolving always.  I am also playing with new filters and loving it. Enjoy!

Oh and both are available for purchase at my online store. Although the first mermaid print may retire soon.

My first mermaid print I designed.

New Mermaid Print 

I Heart Mermaids

Not quite finish but my latest work. I am currently prepping for my two shows coming up in March but working on this one at the same time. 

I don't have much to say but I love mermaids. I did a mermaid print a long time ago but wanted to do another one. I love pink hair and roses. Its just a girlie print. Thats about all I have to say. 

The finished one will be 12x18 and not sure if it will make it to the two cons. It will def. be available in my store once its finished. 

Harley Quinn

I am not a big sports person so didn't watch Super Bowl yesterday. Instead I decided to read up on psychotic Harley Quinn. Hey I'd take crazy over sports any day. I drew the classic Harley and the new Harley in Suicide Squad. Holy smokes does that movie look good or what!!! Margot Robbie just looks so amazing as Harley. I really dig the new Harley costume.

WonderGround Gallery January 23-24 2016

2016 was off to a great start for Nanamation. I was contacted by Disney to appear at the Wonderground Gallery in the Downtown Disney for an Artist Showcase appearance. 

It was just an amazing experience and I am grateful for it. The staff members were all so helpful and friendly. They really made me feel comfortable and welcomed me to the gallery. 

I really appreciate everyone who came out to take the time to look at my artwork. It was amazing to talk to everyone and thank you again for making a purchase. 

Here are some pictures for the show. 

Valentine's Day

I know Valentine's Day is coming very soon. I dedicate this one to my husband. Now that we have kids we have to work together as a team especially or our kids will just go nuts. Also my husband and I rely on each other. It works for us and we appreciate each other.

Swan Lake

I had a lot of fun with this one. Can you guess what I was listening to while I designed this one out?

Dancing Odette/Odile in Swan Lake would be magical.  I heard the two roles are often danced by the same dancer, but sometimes they are danced by two different dancers in the same performance.

If I could dance to one role I would pick the Black Swan because black is my color. Plus I would look fat in all white. Although if I was a dancer I would be so in shape.

Get a Grip

Get a Grip. I don't think there is any explanation on this one. Something I like to tell my kids when they throw mad tantrums. But they are still young and learning. I shouldn't talk. I still throw tantrums and learn to get a grip.

Rainy Days

It's raining and we sure do need it in California, but being home with my kids can drive us crazy. My youngest and I are home and we have done just about everything there is to do. Craft, play puzzles, watch the tv limit, read books but it would be nice if we can go out and play or ride our bike.

So I drew him some funny cloud pictures for him. Hoping I can make these into buttons too.

My last post and artwork for 2015

This will be my last post and my last artwork for 2015.

I dedicated my last drawing to Frida Kahlo. She was such an amazing artist and woman. I admire her so much. She was so advanced for her time and she was the only woman that can make a unibrow sexy.

I am not sure what 2016 will bring but I am excited to see what new adventures and drawings will happen in the New Year.

Also a big "thank you" for supporting my silly artwork and most of all your lovely comments. I appreciate it greatly. It brings a smile to my face and its so rewarding to me in so many ways.

Thank you again and hope to bring more silly artwork.

Holiday Traditions

One of my favorite Holiday traditions as a kid was getting to watch the Nutcracker Ballet on TV. My traditions have changed now - now that I have 2 active boys. I don't think watching the Nutcracker would be their cup of tea.

One of our holiday traditions is baking Star Wars and Hello Kitty cookies. Its something we started 6 years ago. As the kids get older - it gets better and better.

This year we got to watch new Star Wars movie as a family. It was great. We also did a Star Wars marathon before going.  

I don't miss watching the Nutcracker. I think one day I would love to go see the ballet performance but in the mean time - watching Star Wars is just fine by me. 

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays Everyone! Many thanks for the support. Its been a great year and looking forward to 2016. As for the drawing - It's been cold and rainy. So for the holidays - I drew life on the beach.