almost Thanksgiving 2014

: Thomasina Turkey hosts a Vegetarian Thanksgiving :

Thomasina blew outta Brooklyn on her scooter

back in 2010, after learning just what was in store for her!

She's since lived in the woods with her family and friends.

I painted this several years ago for If I Were A Toy store.

Most of you know that I painted monthly custom scenes 

on this store's front door since 2010. 

They closed shop earlier this year, but my doors live on here :)

I share this one every year because I like it.

Hope you have much to feel thankful for this year.

I do.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

xo, A

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Bunnies in a Plane!

I painted the Easter door for If I Were A Toy store, 

here in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn on Wednesday.

This year, the Easter Bun brings along an assistant who knows

how to get the job done fast!

Roll the eggs out of an airplane!

Animals wait with anticipation, as eggs fly from the sky

and baskets parachute to the ground.

Why didn't these eggs all crack?

Well, that is the Easter Bunny's little secret!

Below, what was left of the Valentine's Day door.

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead this weekend :)

*Hello Spring*

xo, A

Bear's Bunny Valentine & another lovely day in Paris!

As this morning's snow flurries turned to rain, my thoughts turned to Paris. 

It's almost February, so time to paint If I Were A Toy store's door 

celebrating Valentine's Day 2013. 

Last year, I painted animals in Venice, which remains one of my favorites. 

Today, I decided on Paris for obvious reasons. 

It is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities on earth.

Paris has been on my mind a great deal lately because my good friends, 

Margaret and Scott, moved there this month, for the next 6-10 months. 

I hope I will have a chance to visit them this spring! 

In the meantime, I have been placing several of my 

characters in Parisian settings. 

It will have to do for the time being.

French hen, another Pinterest gem

Thanks for stopping by!

xo, A

Back to School!

It's Back to School time!

I just painted If I Were A Toy store's door in the nick of time. 

These animals are en route to PS58 here in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

Bear and bird chat about summer adventures

Slightly confused mouse goes through the motions

little bunny sports over-sized backpack

Teacher lugs books to class, while a 

couple of critters hitch a ride

Shy, but curious raccoon skips the 1st day

Excited skunk can't wait to begin, hopes to make

teacher's "pet" this year

I love painting this door over & over. I've learned a lot

painting on glass, such a fun smooth surface, the paint simply glides!

:::

My friend, Robin, took the top photo of me with the door

before walking down to Red Hook this weekend to shop some of 

the charming shops like Brooklyn General, Bopkat Vintage, Union Max, 

and Brooklyn Collective which I love! It's expanded a great deal since I was last there. 

I'll post more about these spots next time.

For now, here are a few shots of Brooklyn Bridge Park at the end of the day.

This is my first visit back (besides riding by it) since they began construction.

It's fantastic!

Volley Ball

I actually included information about the development on 

one of my early posts about Brooklyn Heights Promenade

and it's a little embarrassing to admit that I have not gone 

down until now to take advantage and appreciate all they've done!

Above, Robin tastes wine at Waterfront Wines.

A nice way to close the day.

I'll post more about the mini shopping spree next time.

:::

Enjoy the rest of Labor Day!

Thanks for taking a look :)

xo, A 

Happy July 4th! xo, Bklyn Animals

Happy 4th of July!

This is my painting for If I Were A Toy store this month.

:::

Animals enjoy the Fireworks from their Brooklyn Rooftops

Curious pets watch out of the window, while independent ones party above!

Yum! a little BBQ too :)

Have a Fun & Safe 4th 

and remember to protect your pets. 

Mine hide under furniture at the 1st hint of crackle.

 Not at all like these adventurous animals ;)

xo, A

Hello November!

Yesterday, I painted my monthly door for If I Were A Toy store here in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Some of you will remember last November's door, Thomasina Blows Outta Brooklyn! She made it out in the nick of time. This year, she enjoys a vegetarian Thanksgiving with her friends in the forest :) 

Dinner was my mom's lovely idea, I just knew I'd like to show Thomasina again. Somehow her feathers this year are blue, not red. hmmm

I love lanterns and dogs in hats :)

Cat trying to get in on the action!

I hate being in the way of people walking into the store, but everyone is so nice and I love hearing what kids think.Yesterday, a little boy asked me if I was painting the wind. I'm glad he could tell, since this sky is pretty active looking.

This is my sketch.

Hope your November is off to a nice start! 

Don't forget to turn back your clocks Saturday night. 

Have a swell weekend!! xo, A