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big band, big night

My first time to sing with a big band - June 15th- and it was a thrill. I can't wait to do it again someday. You couldn't ask for a better group, made up of the best players in the region - too many to mention here, led by Joe Gransden on trumpet and vocals. Click links to see more on my flickr stream. Hear them the first and third Mondays of every month at Cafe 290, I never miss it!
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mom's birthday

A recent Hallmark card design, celebrating Mom's birthday. I love the copy, wish I had written it myself. Be on the lookout for this one next time you are card shopping!

nyc & surtex

In May Clayton and I made a quick trip up to NYC for Surtex. This time, I wasn't exhibiting at the show, just attending, curious to see what looked different from years past. I've been an attendee several times and was an exhibitor in 2007. I didn't make there it last year, because I was busy putting the final touches on my CD release and preparing for the release show.

This is the amazing view from our window, courtesy of my cousin, who was so great to let us stay in her NYC perch overlooking Broadway and the Hudson river.

This is a shot Clayton got as we were ascending from underground in the all glass elevator at the apple store on Fifth Ave.

Just an interesting building - this is what we get a lot of when Clayton is carrying the camera. I remember this building from Columbus Circle when I lived in NYC over 10 years ago - I never really liked the original. Apparently though, this renovation is the subject of much architectural controversy.

While I was in town, I had the chance to sit in with a band playing for Sunday brunch at The Garage in the West Village. The drummer is my mentor and friend, Bernard Linnette, who recently moved back to NY. The pianist John Colianni is also the leader of the band. Music and mmm eggs benedict!

summer camp fun!

Another fun illustration for the Container Store. This image of families on their way to summer camp is part of a direct mail and email campaign to advertise all the cool trunks, laundry bags, toothbrush cases and other must-haves for the well-appointed camper! The snaphot above is the e-postcard from my rep, Kiki Pollard. If you want to join the email list to receive these promos, contact Kiki through her website at: alexanderpollard.com

Dad's Day Card Design at Papyrus

June 21st is Father's Day! You'll find my card design in Papyrus stores now. This one has some nice details with raised gloss varnish highlights and silver foil lettering. The card is printed on thick uncoated stock with a lining inside and reads: "Being a dad looks great on you!" 

Happy Father's Day!