Stinkerpants

Welcome, Vanity Fair readers!

June 27, 2011 in Blog • Weddings-Blog

I'm very excited to be featured this morning in an article on VanityFair.com about gay marriage in New York!

As you've undoubtedly heard, New York State has legalized gay marriage! Marriage equality is a cause that is very near & dear to my heart, and I could not be happier about this news! The Prop 8 fiasco here in California was depressing and disheartening to many of us who feel very strongly about civil rights. I am feeling jubilant about the decision in New York! What a relief to have some good news!

I am so excited for all the New York couples that will be celebrating their love by getting legally married. Congratulations in advance!! I know that it's only a matter of time before gay marriage is legal nation-wide. This is a huge victory - the first of many!

And in case you don't have it already, grab one of my free bumper stickers to show your support for marriage equality!

Get the above bumper sticker (as seen in San Francisco 7x7 magazine) for free! Just pay shipping and handling of $1. :) I ordered so many of these in 2009 (what can I say, I was emotional!) that I still have a lot. This is what love looks like, people! GET USED TO IT!!

(And in case you're wondering about my history on this subject, here's my post in 2009 after Prop 8 was upheld and I was, as I put it, "PISSED OFF.")

Stinkerpants Illustrations plus Lettergirl Calligraphy equals MAGIC!

June 22, 2011 in Blog • Weddings-Blog • Custom Weddings • Wedding Invitations • Kids' Clothing

I'm going to share a secret with you guys: for the past few years, I have had envy in my heart. Envy for the beautiful handwriting of calligraphers like Paperfinger and Plurabelle. I really felt like fun calligraphy would add a lot to my artwork...but try as I might, I couldn't get my handwriting to do anything even remotely beautiful.

When I decided to re-brand Stinkerpants and have my website redesigned, I knew that I wanted a new logo. I wanted something special that really fit the Stinkerpants brand. When I came across the calligraphy of Gina (aka lettergirl), I knew I'd found the gal for me.

Luckily, Gina agreed to do my logo, and it was everything I'd dreamed of and more!

Then a couple of months ago, a new client contacted me and asked me to make a giant version of my wish tree print for a rehearsal dinner. When she inquired about using the font I'd used for my logo, the wheels in my head started turning...maybe I could start working with Gina on a more regular basis!

Lucky for me, Gina was enthuiastic and agreed to offer her calligraphy services to my clients! Just recently, I completed my first wedding invitation featuring Gina's calligraphy. I think it's really, really special:

Plus, I just love doing letterpress! It's a fun challenge that takes me outside my normal day-to-day drawings.

In addition to offering calligraphy to my custom clients, I am also excited to be working with Gina on my clothing line, as well. I woke up from a sound sleep at 3am a couple of months ago - and for once, Charlie wasn't to blame! I thought to myself, "GINA NEEDS TO DO THE CALLIGRAPHY FOR THE CLOTHING LINE. IT WILL BE MAGICAL." It was all I could do not to run to the computer right then!

I'm excited to say that the designs for the "Word Play™" line have now been re-worked to include Gina's calligraphy. And I think they're totally cool. 

What do you think?

Save the Date: Allison & Jimmy on a bike

May 2, 2011 in Blog • Weddings-Blog • Custom Weddings • Save The Dates

It's time to start uploading some of my older projects!

Stats:

What they asked for:
The couple and their boxer at their wedding venue.

The OMG this is gonna be so cute!! Moment:
The little building peeking out of the grass in the background, Allison's leg

Save the Date: Angela & Hayden Illustrated in a Boat

April 25, 2011 in Blog • Weddings-Blog • Custom Weddings • Save The Dates

When Angela contacted me and told me she'd like to be rowing a boat with her fiancé and her dog, I was thrilled. I absolutely love how her drawing turned out!

Angela also asked that I turn their Save the Dates into a wedding theme.  Here's an example of how I can easily change a larger drawing into an image that can be put on pretty much anything from out of town bags to water bottle labels:

Stats:

What they asked for:
The couple and their dog in a boat on the lake where they'll be getting married, with their wedding venue (the boat house) in the background. 

The OMG this is gonna be so cute!! Moment:
Emma's spots & collar, the oars

Save the Date: Ryan & Kyle

April 17, 2011 in Blog • Weddings-Blog • Custom Weddings • Save The Dates

One of my favorite parts of my job is the people I "meet." My clients tend to be really fun and creative, and generally have a sense of humor, too. Ryan and Kyle were certainly no exception to this, as you can see from their Save the Date below. 

I'm sure you can see why this is one of my favorite Save the Dates of all time! I think their kitties are pretty much the funniest thing ever. I heart them.

Stats:

What they asked for:
The couple standing in front of the famous Castro Theater with their two cats, as if they were about to see a movie.

The OMG this is gonna be so cute!! Moment:
The kitties' 3D glasses and tickets