MLE getting the word out.

family footage makes for handy advertisement. Look out, December 2009.

Nod to Nathan : Juice Making

A new friend of mine is on a fast which includes lots of fresh juices. So in honor of him I asked my dad to pull out The Champion. My parents bought The Champion (world’s finest) juicer with money given to them at their wedding . . . over 30 years ago. Carrot juice to the wintery soul and to your health. nod.

Dream Weaver Music : “Falling” illustration

Not only is Nicholas Weaver a 3rd year Medical Student, he also writes and records music. I was honored to create a album cover for his most recent track “Falling”. Check out the site and give a listen to his super catchy tune here.

Stay warm. With love, MLE

Street Project by MLE : Pear Pickers, Downtown Vacaville, CA
crochet scarfs using mixed materials : yarn, clothing, plastic bags. installed on bronze statues.

LUFTPOST FROH!

My fabulous friend Bonnie traveled overseas this year and made a sweet connection with the beautifully talented folks at FROH! Magazine from Köln, Germany. Froh translates to ‘Gladly!’ (excellent name choice). Bonnie passed along my name as a able illustrator which lead to the awesome opportunity for my first internationally published illustration! I highly recommend brushing up on your German and checking out the full magazine online here.

Friends + Visit = Music Making

Some very talented friends blessed me with a visit a couple days ago. While we drank wine, watched marching bands, rode bikes at night, made salsa, swung on hammocks, sipped coffee, we also recorded over an hour of songs and sounds. Out of all that material I present to you a little jewel of a jiggle . . . “Lay Your Burdens Down”. Come on over and have a listen here. Much love to Jessica, Lucky Wilbur, and Josiah Johnson.

Poster.

During my short lived yet sweet intern with Absolutely Kosher Records I cranked out this little poster for their monthly ‘Happy Hour’ promotional. I’d been wanting to incorporate that line illustration for sometime. I feel much better now.

stain glass glasses

my dear friend ilah was gifted a collection of stain glass supplies and kindly invited me over to play. Stain glass windows fascinated me as a child in the old church buildings I visited and today that fascination continues strong. So say so long to only building having fun, put on a pair of stain glass glasses and unlock a little wonder.

Horus models happily . . .

ilah models elegantly . . .

Wine Label!!!

Wine Label for Illahe Vineyards. With the resent release of Illahe’s Reserve and Grand Reserve Pinot Noir, they wanted a label that reflected the elegance and high quality of these specialty wines. Paying tribute to Illahe’s important connection with the earth which is key to their delicious grapes, I created a watercolor painting of layered soil to base the label. Printed with a copper ink, the label has a wonderful iridescent look. Order a yummy bottle of your own (or to share) here.

House Show Flyer

ink and watercolor illustration for a show hosted in my backyard. My first solo act, I was completely encourage by everyone that came, thanks friends.