Illustrations Inspired by My Love of Books!
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Happy July, my Beautiful Butterflies!!!
This year is half over!! Like what?!? How???
Anywho, you're catching me in this newsletter fresh off a trip to San Diego for a Bat Mitzvah, and just before a trip to Cincy for my brother-in-law's wedding! So, I'm keeping this post short because mama is busy!!
I've been very heads-down working on commissioned paintings, calendar artwork, and sketches for an exciting new project with Jessica Correnti of The ABCs of Grief series this past month. But I have also been getting so much love for my Book Nook art prints, pictured below, in my Etsy Shop!
I LOVE to read not only children's books, but also adult books. I may have to do a separate post about all of my favorite books so far in life. But anywho, I made these prints to foster that love of reading at an early age. We started reading to Leonora the moment she was born. I remember my sister laughing at me reading to a newborn, but for me, it was a way to talk to my little girl before she had words herself. To let her know I was there! And sneakily, I wanted to sit and enjoy all of the books that I had been gifted by my loved ones.
Leonora is 2.5 years old now, and we still read books before bed. She also has started to pretend "read" to us which is hilarious and adorable! I recently found myself going back to these illustrations with all of the love they've been getting on Etsy, and I watched the time-lapse of the art coming together. After watching it, I knew I had to share it with all of you this month. I posted all three videos below. They are super short (like 15-30 seconds a piece). SO I hope you enjoy these super short super quick videos so you too can get back to your summer!!
I'd love to hear what your favorite books are right now, for both littles and yourself?
Until next time,
Rachel
