Drawings, tidbits, and a few tales.
Mostly by me, with occasional guest posts by my childself, and some inspirational sources sprinkled in. I'm Maura, a New Yorker by way of Oregon: illustrator, children's book hoarder, and llama enthusiast.

 

4th birthday present on it’s way to a little girl who loves to play dress up. I’m loving the custom illustration process!

4th birthday present on it’s way to a little girl who loves to play dress up. I’m loving the custom illustration process!

I’m very excited to share the results of a commission I’ve been working on. A series of hobbyist bears! 

Awkward party penguins in honor of  the season’s holiday get-togethers. Unfortunately, my demeanor tends toward awkward penguin at most functions.

Awkward party penguins in honor of  the season’s holiday get-togethers. Unfortunately, my demeanor tends toward awkward penguin at most functions.

A grumpy dino in watercolor for a grey Saturday. I think this is probably my spirit animal.

A grumpy dino in watercolor for a grey Saturday. I think this is probably my spirit animal.

Preliminary sketch pre-color for a children’s story.
“The kangaroos promised to show Jack the seaside.”

Preliminary sketch pre-color for a children’s story.

“The kangaroos promised to show Jack the seaside.”

I’ve joined the tumblrverse at last. 
A little valentine for all you virtual buddies out there. More to come!

I’ve joined the tumblrverse at last.

A little valentine for all you virtual buddies out there. More to come!