Houndstooth = Catstooth?

May 23, 2017

I can’t be the only person who has looked at a houndstooth pattern and see little cats, can I? I mean, it even has ears!

Right?

RIGHT?!

Wisteria

May 19, 2017

Wisteria bloom around this time in my part of Japan, early to mid May. They smell wonderful, and are home to an absolute ton of bumble bees. There are trellised walkways and coverings everywhere, growing with vines that have gotten so big they’re like tree trunks. It’s a great place to go have a can of coffee and relax.

Illustrating Ceiling Tiles

May 15, 2017

If you’ve seen my post about documenting the history of Shonenji, you know I love these pieces of art so much. I decided it would be fun to vector the designs on the tiles, and hopefully learn more advanced techniques while I’m at it.