Inspiring

Neil Gaiman's commencement speech has already gone viral, but I had to post it, if only for myself to go back and watch again. So much brilliant advice for creative folks. Enjoy!

Friday Fun: Elisa Kleven

Here's the last video in this series. Something new to learn from everyone... I love that.

Tomorrow is one of my favorite days of the year: my library's annual book sale. It's huge! And heavenly.

Friday Fun: Chris Raschka

Friday Fun: Brian Selznick

Friday Fun: David Macaulay

Friday Fun: B & W Illustration Technique

Friday Fun: Storymakers

Check out more interviews with illustrators here. Great stuff!

(Via Anastasia Suen's twitter.)

Friday Fun: More Garden Song

The short week has thrown me off schedule. Oh well. Here's another version of The Garden Song, sung by David Mallett, the original creator. There are so many versions of this on You Tube! But this one is particularly beautiful.

So, it's back in to the garden this weekend. I need to take some pictures, if it ever stops raining!

Friday Fun: Singing Watermelons

... where I plan to be for the next few days, as long as the old bod holds up! Have a good weekend, everyone.

Friday Fun: What's the Use of Love?

Who knows? But I love this.

(Via Drawn!)

Friday Fun: The Bookaneers

This clip says it all: read!

Friday Fun: Blueberry Girl

I teared up hearing this read by Neil Gaiman. Maybe it's that I've been thinking a lot recently about certain women and girls in my life, and what I wish for them. The words and pictures are beautiful. Enjoy.

Friday Fun: Flutter, Anyone?

I really like those eyeglasses... hmmm.

The kids are on break next week and it's time for some spring cleaning. I may blog or not-- will have to play it by ear. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Friday Fun: Type & Communication

Typography Animation - One of These Mornings from tousue on Vimeo.

I can't remember where I found this link! But there are more neat type animations here.

Friday Fun: Funk Lifter

In a funk? Try firing up some Celia Cruz on the ol' ipod and dancing around the house. It's sure to embarrass your kids, but it never fails to help.

Celia is full of joy, and her voice... ¡es incréible!

Friday Fun: Hey! I like to talk about stuff I know absolutely nothing about– maybe I could be an artist?

I'm always late to the party. This has been all over the web by now... hilarious! I saw it at Julie's, first.

It's Not Easy Being Green

Forgive me, I married an Irishman. Sláinte mhath, everyone!

Friday Fun: Confuse-a-Cat

"Get out... the funny things!"

Ahh, it's Friday. I'm in need of some Monty Python. (Did you know John Cleese is on Twitter? I'm such a dork.)

Friday Fun: Three Pretty Kitties

I adore old Sesame Street animations. Maybe it's just me getting old and reminiscent, but they still seem fresh today. Add a catchy beat and cats... what's not to love?!

Friday Fun: Draw Like a Monkey

Episode 2. Blanca García, Blancucha from Draw Like A Monkey on Vimeo.

Given the recent story of the horrible chimp attack here in Connecticut, it's hard for me not to cringe at the title of this site. (Or make a bad joke...) But check it out. There's some nice work, and it's quite relaxing to watch people draw.

(Link via Drawn!)