Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn this weekend!!

I'll be vending this weekend in Brooklyn! Come out, beat the crowds, and get your shopping done early. My sister will be selling a few of her beaaautiful watercolor + paper cut out (all unique & handmade) pieces. This one's my favorite:

November 23 + 24, 11am – 6pm // Skylight One Hanson - One Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11243 // Free to attend!

Makers // A curated selection of 200+ talented Makers!

Special Features // Create a knitted necklace or embroidered gift tags in a special hands-on workshop hosted by Kollabora // Installation art from Amanda Hu

Entertainment // Music by the Renegade Gang! // Free photo booth by  Magnolia Photo Booth Co.

Food + Drink // Savory snacks from Home Shoppe, Jicama NYC, La Crêpe C’est Si Bon // Sweet treats from Wandering Waffle // Coffee by Brooklyn Roasting Company.

Bonus: There's a shake shack across the streeeeet!!! 

Typhoon Haiyan & Tacloban City

When I was traveling in Asia earlier this year, I visited Tacloban City with my aunt and her law firm for their annual company outing. I'd never been to the Visayas, and really knew nothing about the area except that it was where General MacArthur first landed in the Philippines.

We spent 3 days exploring the city, its rich history and natural beauty. Now, when I see photos of the Typhoon's aftermath, it's very saddening and surreal knowing firsthand what it used to be, and that people are struggling and suffering so much.

aerial view of Guiuan town, from huffingtonpost.com

The Huffington Post posted an extensive list of ways you can help. Please do.

Calvin & Hobbes Dance... Animated!

Yeeee! Check out this darling animation by Andy Brown of Calvin & Hobbes dancing. Adorable.

via io9

Story Time at Monkeyhouse Toys

Amidst all the holiday preparations, I almost forgot to share this super fun event!

Monkeyhouse Toys in Silver Lake (Los Angles) presents "Story Time," a group show where each artist was invited to dig deep into their childhood and create a character we all would have loved to watch on TV, read in a book, or dream up. There will be giveaway items, and the event is family-friendly so swing on by. The illustration above is a two parter so you'll just have to visit the gallery to see its companion piece.

Opening reception: Saturday Oct. 19, 5pm-8pm

Show runs Oct. 19 - Nov. 17

Monkeyhouse Toys

2874 Rowena Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039

Love at first CLINK! at Leanna Lin's Wonderland

I'm taking over the art corner at Leanna Lin's again! Join us for two stellar opening events: Love at first CLINK by Genevieve Santos + Artist Sisters: CJ Metzger/Miss Mindy & Friends present "Through the Looking Glass" Leanna Lin's Wonderland 5024 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 www.LeannaLinsWonderland.com SHOWS RUN: Nov. 16 - Dec. 24, 2013 OPENING EVENT: SATURDAY, NOV. 16 / 6-10PM

Expect to see these and other new originals of the clinking duo. Fat Rabbit Farm and I paired up again for more adorable collaborative pieces, and to debut a very special limited edition item. Unicorn Crafts and I also collaborated on something special so it'll be an evening of delightful surprises. 

Thomas & Andrea's Wedding

Congratulations to Thomas & Andrea Traum!  It was so wonderful collaborating with them on EIGHT illustrations. Thank goodness my backpacking trip didn't dissuade them from working with me. I love how it all turned out, and I'm so grateful to have played a small role in their big day.

 Guestbook illustration, photo by Andrea Traum.

Photos by Meghan MacAskill Photography

Talk of Inspiration, Traveling and Entrepreneurial Woes on the Paper Pastries Blog

The lovely Margaret Haas of Paper Pastries interviewed me for her blog, the first of many Artist Interviews. Have a read!