A recurring feature each year. I commissioned a new map for each one.
Images were provided or created in Illustrator. (We had no art budget to speak of at this magazine.)
I commissioned the illustration.
I commissioned the photo illustration.
Created with the very modest cost of clipart, which I manipulated in Illustrator. (We had no art budget to speak of at this magazine.)
Images were either provided or created from Creative Commons art, which I often manipulated in Illustrator or Photoshop. (We had no art budget to speak of at this magazine.)
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Hello Victoria–my friend Gail just gave me one of your beautiful hand-painted scarves. It’s a treasure. And I love the squirrels’ home in the roof of your neighbor, and the parakeets home. You are inspiring.
Hi Phyllis! I so appreciate the kind words, and that you took the time to write them. I am absolutely delighted that you love the scarf Gail gave you — and I am very touched that you enjoyed the blog posts! You inspire me to keep up the hard work, so thank you!