I love to see this kind of stuff come in the mail

What the average person considers junk mail we in the industry have learned to call direct mail pieces. See how that term managed to get rid of the negative connotations? But how could you think that this direct mail from the Union Gospel Mission is anything but positive?! I enjoy getting mail as long as it's not a bill (I think I'm not alone on that one, am I right?) so it was a pleasant surprise to find a fully illustrated envelope in the mailbox this past week. I think more mail should come in cheerful packaging, don't you think? Maybe those credit card companies should try that – ha!
It's always great to see companies/foundations like this using the talents of illustrators. I especially like the added touch of the little colouring book! So cute! Absolutely love it! If any companies would like to hire me for similar work – I'm your girl!

With a little spring in my step

I wish this pic had audio attached so you could
hear the birds chirping in the forest in my backyard

Happy spring-time to all of my followers and fellow artists out there! One season closer to my favorite time of the year. Perhaps all that extra vitamin D is getting to my head – I feel all happy and energized. It's a weird feeling... lol. Well today I am working on a direct mail piece for parks & rec so of course I'm dreaming about summer road trips and tailgate parties, bonfires and sunsets. Not that that has anything to do with what they offer for summer activites... but could you imagine? :D Hopefully I can get this illustration perfected and entered into the 3x3 student competition (deadline tomorrow). So it may be a long night. I'm also going on campus this afternoon to meet/listen to Claire from RepArt. Should be a good day!