Tag Archives: entertainment

Montana Vintage Era Cousin

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

If you follow my work, you will have noticed a thread of family characters in Montana from earlier times in the 20th century.  This one was inspired by a cousin named Bill.  Are you reminded of  “A River Runs Through … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Family, Illustration, Life, Love, Montana, Nature, Oil Paintings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

English Historical Fiction Authors: “Emma” Illustrated and Other News

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

English Historical Fiction Authors: “Emma” Illustrated and Other News. From 1896 newspaper reports, this blog article tells the tale of Hugh Thomson’s illustration of Jane Austen’s “Emma”.

Posted in Art, Illustration, Jane Austen, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Artists Have Bills & Can’t Work For Free

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

I was inspired by a similar poster to make this design and offer it on mugs, tees, cards, prints, magnets, and more at Cafepress.  Too often, creative workers are expected to give their work away.  We have bills to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Business, Cloudsourcing, Ethics, Etsy, Freelancing, Graphic Design, Illustration, Letterpress, Life, News, Publishing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

’tis Himself, Honey O’Badger, wearin’ the green

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Link here (click), design copyright Alice Flynn

Posted in Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Ireland, Ireland, Irish, Life, Nature, News, Saint Patrick's Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Beatles Photos by Richard Avedon 1968 Look Magazine

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

UPDATE this magazine was sold in December, 2012. Enjoy these photos. This collectible vintage issue of Look magazine is for sale in an Etsy shop HERE. These photos by Avedon were printed in Look as a fold out poster insert … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, News, Photography, Publishing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Coping With Downton Abbey Withdrawals – Jane Austen & Dickens Treatment

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

If you have loved the Masterpiece PBS series Downton Abbey, you may be feeling withdrawals from the drama after last night’s finale of the season.  Until the third season is aired, where do we turn for our romantic fix?  Never … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Jane Austen, Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Mr. Darcy, The Heart Throb Valentine of Pemberley

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

“… and not all his large estate in Derbyshire could then save him from having a most forbidding, disagreeable countenance, and being unworthy to be compared with his friend.” Chapter 3, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The above design … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Jane Austen, Love | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment