August is here and I drew a little something for you: a dreamy sunset that reminds me of my days in Southern California. To download free desktop calendar wallpaper, click on the black "download" button above and the image will open in a new window. Drag the image to your desktop. Open Desktop Screensaver (in system preferences) and add the image. Enjoy! If you prefer the desktop wallpaper without the calendar, download this one: Original artwork and desktop wallpaper pattern designed by Erika Firm. Just a reminder: commercial distribution or sale is not permitted. Continue reading

Hi Charleston graphic designers and creative freelancers: I'm moderating an AIGA discussion about Passive Income on Friday, July 13th, 2018 at 8am at Local Works in Charleston, South Carolina. It's free! You don't need to be an AIGA member to attend. Hope to see you there. Local Works is located at 1630 Meeting Street, Building 2, Charleston, SC 29405. Continue reading

July is here and I drew a little something for you: a serene seascape in fun starfruit yellow and lime greens. To download free desktop calendar wallpaper, click on the black "download" button above and the image will open in a new window. Drag the image to your desktop. Open Desktop Screensaver (in system preferences) and add the image. Enjoy! If you prefer the desktop wallpaper without the calendar, download this one: Original artwork and desktop wallpaper pattern designed by Erika Firm. Just a reminder: commercial distribution or sale is not permitted. Continue reading

June is here and I drew a little something for you: some sweet watercolor florals in the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year: Ultra Violet. To download free desktop calendar wallpaper, click on the black "download" button above and the image will open in a new window. Drag the image to your desktop. Open Desktop Screensaver (in system preferences) and add the image. Enjoy! If you prefer the desktop wallpaper without the calendar, download this one: Original artwork and desktop wallpaper pattern designed by Erika Firm. Just a reminder: commercial distribution or sale is not permitted. Continue reading

Just launched: Dill Weed fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap for Spoonflower. Continue reading

May is here and I drew a little something for you: some darling greenery inspired by a tropical atrium. To download free desktop calendar wallpaper, click on the black "download" button above and the image will open in a new window. Drag the image to your desktop. Open Desktop Screensaver (in system preferences) and add the image. Enjoy! If you prefer the desktop wallpaper without the calendar, download this one: Original artwork and desktop wallpaper pattern designed by Erika Firm. Just a reminder: commercial distribution or sale is not permitted. Continue reading

The colors from the "Prickly Pear" mood board are vibrant & fun. Pink hasn't always been a favorite of mine, but it really does go with everything. I'm completely convinced it's a neutral. Pink & orange together? Yep. Pink & green together? Totally. Pink & more pink? Absolutely. See? It's a neutral. "Trail Run," with its bright pink, azure blue, tangerine orange, and spearmint green, reminds me of my favorite hiking gear and has me itching to get outside. "She Sells Sea Shells," with its lighter (but not muted) hues are summery and fun ... someone pass me a mojito. The "Pool Day" color palette is a little simpler: prickly pear pink, azure blue, rose pink, and plenty of pure white. Totally reminds me of a quiet "no kids" day at the pool. I can smell the Coppertone now! Continue reading

Hot pink is a magical color. In my opinion it, like green and animal print, is a neutral. Really! It pretty much goes with anything and everything. This Prickly Pear mood board's vibe is vibrant, bold, fun ... and summery! Key colors are prickly pear pink, azure blue, spearmint green, rose pink, tangerine orange, kiwi green, and citron yellow. All these fun, bright colors remind me of Farmer's Markets in SoCal. I could go for one of those agua frescas now!

 

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I'm thrilled to have a couple of my illustrations included in the latest Pixel Surplus Gigantic Graphics Bundle! It's live on their site now (click the image above). The deal is live only through May 16, 2018, so grab it while it's still available. So much good stuff in this one! Continue reading

The colors from the "Celiosa Smoothie" mood board are fun, bright, citrus colors. Once again I turn to Mother Nature for the best tried and true color combinations: this time, orange groves. You know I love a monochromatic color palette, right? All the oranges or all the greens, please. "Sunset Cliffs," with its warm peaches and oranges, and pop of lagoon teal, reminds me of sunsets in San Diego. "Gaughin," with bold orange and tropical greens has me dreaming of a Tahitian vacay. The "Birds of Paradise" color palette has warm oranges and teal blue ... just like those crazy plants. Continue reading