Who doesn’t adore a perfectly arranged pastry shelf oh so artfully prepared on this magnificent day of love? We took the boys to Martha’s Bakery this morning for a delicious hot chocolate treat in celebration of the day and it was incredible to see how the showcases gleamed from end to end with such fine selections […]
View post →For most countries the official day of resetting the annual clock is on January 1st. It’s a symbol of renewal and an opportunity to plant new seeds of thought, a new way of seeing the light in things … So in keeping with tradition I’ve taken some time this week to reflect on 2015 in […]
View post →In a few weeks I’ll be flying down to Florida to join in on an adventurous, rigorous, wonderous and valuable reportage workshop with the Dalvero Academy. In preparation for the trip I’ve pulled out some older drawings to make some plans before my arrival on site. Without a plan (trust me panic sets in real […]
View post →Yesterday was the first of the year and we wanted to do something special with the kids to honor the day. So we took them to see the Holiday Train Show at the NYBG. It was as beautiful as ever and the kids were amazed when they saw “Thomas” whizzing by on the railroad […]
View post →A few years back I was having a challenging time “seeing the big picture”. So my teacher, (and mentor) sat me down and demanded that I “GO BIG” for the rest of the summer. To clarify, that meant minimally my drawings had to be 36″ x 42″.  … For any who’s drawn on location, that’s quite […]
View post →Our One Drawing A Day Facebook page has reached 1000 likes! To celebrate, we’d like to announce the creation of our ODAD print shop, where you can purchase reproductions of some of our own personal favorite posts. Please visit IMAGEKIND to learn more. Thanks for liking us – we like you all too! – The […]
View post →Drawing can sometimes take on complications that can either become extremely confusing or dynamically exciting. This was a favorite of mine I did years back in a candy store in the Magic Kingdom. It was one of many that taught me so much about editing. – Michele
View post →A few months back I wrote and posted a drawing I did while standing on what’s been called the most expensive strip of real estate in Europe, La plus belle avenue du monde (â€The most beautiful avenue in the worldâ€) also known as theAvenue des Champs-Élyséesin Paris, France. It got me thinking about what defines […]
View post →an homage to chocolate  by Michele the cobblestone streets           open the senses          and it appears an edible rapture of delight peers through the window dressed in the finest of lace an innocent invitation? or touched by […]
View post →… in Rockefeller Center. visit my blog for more from the day , Michele
View post →Hot dogs and french fries…good or bad. Really what says “americana” any better? Drawing done in pen and ink on Main Street USA,WDW by Michele
View post →In response to Hurricane Sandy’s devastating effects on the New York and New Jersey area, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a print of one of their favorite New York City images to raise money for the displaced victims of the storm. For each donation of $50 or more, you will receive a […]
View post →A long acquainted sister to Mystic’s busy shore . It is early Sunday, here in Newport, Rhode Island. Ah, the crisp morning air feels so good as I’m graced by the essence of fresh coffee and warm fudge being prepared for the day’s sales. The familiar is genuinely comforting. I draw, but am not alone, […]
View post →Funny that last weeks post was titled “Till we meet again”. For those of you that saw the post, it was a simple reflection on the season change. As I was beginning to put together this morning’s post the title seemed even more appropriate than it did then. There are certain dates in ones life […]
View post →A small drawing from my sketchbook while I try to figure out the feeling for a new children’s book I’m working on titled, Ichigoichie. Have an inspiring day! Michele p.s. Ichigoichie means ‘once in a lifetime’ in Japanese for anyone who’s curious.
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