There's a new blog in town

I'm retiring this blog. Thanks for visiting. My new blog is http://angelaoster.nationbuilder.com/
Hope to see you over there!

The Departure

The Holden elf came this morning and spirited you away. We will miss you, Oompa Loompa Gnome.

The Narwhal

Maternity T-Shirt design

Red Riding Hood

Sylvie models a cape we made for her best buddy Mary Helen.

My gnome's sponsor

There were three stories in today's PD on the Spire Institute, the organization who has sponsored my gnome:
Spire sports complex in Geneva compared to an Olympic park

It's a different world at the Spire Institute near Geneva

One man's inspired dream reality in Spire Institute: Tim Warsinskey's Take

Painting workshop

We are hard at work on the gnome.

Comfort

I'm grateful to my family and friends who have been so kind and supportive. Thank you.

Baby Perch

Drawing for Ohio Citizen Action's table at Earth Day.

disbelief

a catastrophic loss

This was a sketch from about a week ago...

He's gone?...

Sherri and the kids

This drawing was originally inspired by my friend Candy and her incredible capacity to love children half a world away. I recently made another version of this for my day care provider, Sherri. My daughter recently graduated to preschool, so contact Sherri if you live on the west side and are looking for excellent home care. She provides a loving, supportive environment. We will miss you, Sherri...

My big brother

I lost my brother yesterday.My heart is broken.My all-time favorite family photo. Tommy is the one giving rabbit ears to our brother DJ. I'm the saggy-legged one in the bonnet.

Wheeee!

Sylvie and cats

Mommy!

A face only a mother could love

Crafty weekend

Thanks to my cousins and their adorable families for visiting with us this weekend. Coloring with the Melzer girls.
Audrey taught me how to felt!