Whatta crazy year huh? Obama's president again/still, Twinkies are going extinct, and Instagram took over my life. 

In other news, my work life was pretty interesting this year, even if that meant my social life was not. But hey, I learned a lot, had some new experiences, and met some pretty great folks along the way. 2012 started with a bang. I got my long time wish of having an immersive experience working with toys, when i got the opportunity to design for master toy licensor, Tolly Tots. Toy packaging, food truck lunches, Hong Kong, Disney Princesses, it's all a blur.

Hi blog. It's been SOOOOOOOO long since I've updated you. Another busy year of work kept me from updating too much this year, but I've had a little bit of a break before my next round of deadlines come back up to take me away, so I've been using this time to satiate my own creative energy and crank out some drawings for myself. 

~

It's out! It's finally out! Mackenzie Blue's 4th book, Mixed Messages, hit the stores this Tuesday.

This series continues to address relevant social topics as Zee and her crew tap into the world of the interwebs by starting their own social networking site. With a title like "Mixed Messages" can't you just smell all the drama?

All Images are copyrighted by me. Glee kids (+ Jesse, from Vocal Adrenaline and Jacob Ben Israel, McKinley High's resident Jewish American paparazzi) More images under the cut.

It's summer camp time! The gang's got to survive the scary Mountain Man, a BFF throw down, and when nature comes a'callin... one of these kids will never be the same again! (dun dun DUUUNNN!) "Mackenzie Blue: Friends Forever?" on sale NOW! 

This entry's for all the talented folks I met at Chicago's CONNECT Graphic Design Conference, over there at the Merchandise Mart. (holla!) It was a humbling and inspiring moment, when I got to feast my eyes on all that amazing design goodness. Your books were great and you guys shined in your own personal styles and positive energy, and it was really exciting to see. I had a great time chatting with you during the portfolio review and after the event, and I hope whatever I said was helpful.

Here's a few more tips to help you guys on your way: