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Back in 2005 this great little magazine started up called Illustration '05. The whole magazine was all about illustration, nothing else. I subscribed right away and enjoyed issues containing stunning images printed to the highest caliber, and informative interviews with some of the top talent in the industry. The first two issues featured Peter de Seve, Marc Gabbana, Joe De Vito, Joeseph Csatari, C.F. Payne, Sergio Giovine, Leslie Cabarga. All that in only two issues! (Illustration '05)

Sadly, there wasn't enough interest, as in subscribers, to keep this this great little magazine in print. But there's good news. illo. is back! With a new name, Illustration '05 just wouldn't work anymore, but the same great look and superb quality. Be sure to check out their website. Just click on the magazine cover in the archives. You'll find in-depth previews. There are even some back issues from '05 still available. Head over to order button and place your order. I placed mine. And I'm really looking forward to the upcoming issue featuring James Gurney. How about you? Let's make sure this great magazine is around for a long, long time.

If your up for an experiment in how we see color, or more importantly how we think we see color, tonight's the night to give it a try! With the full moon, and a handful of different colored swatches of the same value, you can see how your eyes respond to color in moonlight. Be sure to check out James Gurney's post Is Moonlight Blue? for the complete instructions. He also has a very in depth scientific explanation of how all this works. If that's not your thing, just check out the great samples he's posted of how different artists interpret the color of moonlight.

2008! Happy New Year! May your year be one of wonderful discoveries, enough challenges to keep you on your toes, learning new things, success, health, joy and greater connection and communication with friends and loved ones.
My husband and I spent a much needed time together in Warm Springs VA, soaking in the 200 year old Warm Springs. What an experience.
We also visted 3 Hills Inn. Gorgeous and beautifully appointed.
With three kids, time alone without them is a rare occasion.
I've been gone from blogging for so long. What a relief to be back. Our Christmas and New Year's celebrations were a whirlwind of wonder, challenges, good connections with family and friends and ending with a need for a good rest for all.
Here's a New Year's link for you. It's a fascinating view into the process of how James Gurney creates the Dinotopia art.