tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48266655395420109562024-02-07T00:41:50.809-08:00Anne Bryant Creativedesign * art * craftanne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-91645518050713211132011-01-03T19:57:00.000-08:002011-01-03T20:06:21.668-08:00My New Site!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFr8FbEivorxNtLyeD5IlcMXD5MkpUUqiGxc94IGJAj_XtyL1vw0q5JHt0DGe47MnfardWwXs9yP91VO6F0B-poefx3xW6bt60X4Hz8EE-Jl8NdAaHEqTTLuS4yQp4DRnytMsUFzbPIlE/s1600/annebryant_cards3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFr8FbEivorxNtLyeD5IlcMXD5MkpUUqiGxc94IGJAj_XtyL1vw0q5JHt0DGe47MnfardWwXs9yP91VO6F0B-poefx3xW6bt60X4Hz8EE-Jl8NdAaHEqTTLuS4yQp4DRnytMsUFzbPIlE/s400/annebryant_cards3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558176691605395762" /></a><br />Happy 2011! One of my goals for last year was to (finally) redesign my web site and get a lot of my more recent work up. Now it's up, so please <a href="http://www.annebryantcreative.com">check it out</a> and subscribe to the RSS feed on my blog through my new site. I won't be updating my Blogspot blog anymore now that I have the new site to show my work. <div><br /></div><div>I've also uploaded my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnneBryantCreative?section_id=">Etsy shop</a> with my modern homesteading cards if you would like a set.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers! :)</div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-57798196524589623682010-12-25T08:00:00.000-08:002010-12-30T09:50:17.448-08:00Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnWvhrIJLg3SbgrT2HrG0x3aHr85c-iJhYqH0tqbd0LA94I1WKqRYHc2MNQjEDzYb2vjsQOlL8YA9s7049UkpHxIlqfMPU0Hkl5MFi6vdyl71niGCDuVuKr5jVm7BZTup89R4ze9kZ8U/s1600/Jan2011_image_annebryant.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnWvhrIJLg3SbgrT2HrG0x3aHr85c-iJhYqH0tqbd0LA94I1WKqRYHc2MNQjEDzYb2vjsQOlL8YA9s7049UkpHxIlqfMPU0Hkl5MFi6vdyl71niGCDuVuKr5jVm7BZTup89R4ze9kZ8U/s400/Jan2011_image_annebryant.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554123053070568930" /></a><br />I hope you all are having a peaceful holiday today with family and friends. Another year has flown by and 2011 is right around the corner! It's hard to believe this was the fourth year of being my own boss and running my own business. I've met some really great people and gotten to work on some fun projects over this past year. Last summer I met Willi Galloway from one of my favorite gardening/food blogs <a href="http://www.digginfood.com/">DigginFood</a>. She asked me I was interested in partnering with her on a project we could both share on our blogs—desktop wallpapers with a calendar for each month of 2011. I happily agreed and starting thinking about themes, imagery and eventually landed on the idea of modern homesteading. It works with the things she blogs about plus I thought chickens and goats would be fun to draw.<div><br /></div><div>So here is my gift to you, my loyal blog readers (hi Dad) and anyone looking to brighten their desktop with some colorful images. January starts off with little birds at the feeder which I enjoy seeing in my own backyard every day. There are three sizes to choose from—just select which one fits your monitor and click on the link to automatically download the file. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.aestheticinterlude.com/ABC_2011calendar/Jan2011_1024x768_annebryant.zip">1024 x 768</a></div><div><a href="http://www.aestheticinterlude.com/ABC_2011calendar/Jan2011_1600x1200_annebryant.zip">1600 x 1200</a></div><div><a href="http://www.aestheticinterlude.com/ABC_2011calendar/Jan2011_1920x1200_annebryant.zip">1920 x 1200</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to take the images I created for the desktop wallpaper and create a set of 12 notecards with envelopes and stickers. I'm really happy with how they turned out! If you would like to purchase a set which comes in a cute cotton drawstring bag, please visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnneBryantCreative">my Etsy s</a>hop.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-86485441978451398732010-12-13T17:03:00.001-08:002010-12-13T17:06:48.005-08:00Happy Holidays!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienfSpsIloOY9gf2BkBfS22flJxcogufpzybrAQ9dqA0iHH9gLzJuak47tOhdFn7gpku2eY9LySTxa8Xdr-3fc4uHd_EUxIlaMj_y9MOCBbd7BVk6ciVzPWF6_E0Eiv9T-k7yCG71nHcI/s1600/wreath.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienfSpsIloOY9gf2BkBfS22flJxcogufpzybrAQ9dqA0iHH9gLzJuak47tOhdFn7gpku2eY9LySTxa8Xdr-3fc4uHd_EUxIlaMj_y9MOCBbd7BVk6ciVzPWF6_E0Eiv9T-k7yCG71nHcI/s400/wreath.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550338106650755186" /></a><br />I've been crafting up some winter decorations, trying to only use things from my garden and neighbors' yards rather than buying them. In case this is the last blog entry I get to for 2010, happy holidays everyone!anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-77866029124953146382010-12-08T16:32:00.000-08:002010-12-08T16:38:37.844-08:002011 Sneak Peek<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbIFvOzTf4h1ENOAGkt9lROFGk0Xmnikky7GShmxQ0EJl9Qfqj-bZI0UOT9RpYxa56Sa2HM_h2CJWyz4Rel6OxNqKTBMVG2VfDfonAjvDpvJesO9SsaNShArO_1TWfNVysakpKbels9kk/s1600/abc_2011calendar.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbIFvOzTf4h1ENOAGkt9lROFGk0Xmnikky7GShmxQ0EJl9Qfqj-bZI0UOT9RpYxa56Sa2HM_h2CJWyz4Rel6OxNqKTBMVG2VfDfonAjvDpvJesO9SsaNShArO_1TWfNVysakpKbels9kk/s400/abc_2011calendar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548475306103977234" /></a><br />I've been working really hard on my 2011 mailer which is something I send out to my clients as a thank you and also to folks I would love to partner with in the coming year. This mailer is a little bit different than the calendars I've done over the past two years. Here's a sneak peek of one of the images that hopefully will boost your holiday spirit. I love making wreaths and decorations with things found in my yard—it's so much cheaper and just as pretty than store bought. Happy holidays!anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-2466831448356310652010-11-17T17:58:00.000-08:002010-11-17T18:32:45.184-08:00Branding for Tilia Natural Health<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzB_IeQW71LngnNucouDJ_kVsegf2qVbKcn3X0GJYmfeTwPvXLvO70uDXnQmCdDEKfepERbxVlEiSl4eVag2KInukFz-mbFR_XbFqlR58txF5RbN9aotuFdVk31TWguaqBKYsAFXN9hU/s1600/abc_Tilia1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzB_IeQW71LngnNucouDJ_kVsegf2qVbKcn3X0GJYmfeTwPvXLvO70uDXnQmCdDEKfepERbxVlEiSl4eVag2KInukFz-mbFR_XbFqlR58txF5RbN9aotuFdVk31TWguaqBKYsAFXN9hU/s400/abc_Tilia1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540711491873203938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWAusgcQGzQH7UnDdIxg7rIWY09C0w6dSVWV1woeUZPyY8UDbWPHyg27yO50K0nsrVN9VEbwWaaBJXdRBj3IUYVQ7wtBj9t5Bv11AzpGO05VvEd8luXT9hBcFFeP6K5Y6vkNV6MYeFVOU/s1600/abc_Tilia2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWAusgcQGzQH7UnDdIxg7rIWY09C0w6dSVWV1woeUZPyY8UDbWPHyg27yO50K0nsrVN9VEbwWaaBJXdRBj3IUYVQ7wtBj9t5Bv11AzpGO05VvEd8luXT9hBcFFeP6K5Y6vkNV6MYeFVOU/s400/abc_Tilia2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540711485689116674" /></a><br />Wow, I've been away from my blog for sometime now! The end of the summer and fall is always a busy time for me as my clients try to wrap projects up before the end of the year. I've been working on the fall magazine and annual report for the <a href="http://www.mos.org/">Museum of Science in Boston</a>, some fun projects for <a href="http://www.lalicious.com/">LaLicious</a> including package design for a new scent, redesigned the newsletter for <a href="http://www.meridianschool.edu/">The Meridian Schoo</a>l and many other miscellaneous things. I've been working hard on my 2011 mailer which will be a little different than the past couple of years—more details to come!<div><br /></div><div>Besides all of that, one big project I'm really happy to share is the identity and branding I developed for Tilia Natural Health, a new naturopathic clinic in Seattle that opened it's doors in October. In the information gathering phase, I put together some image boards (see previous entry) which helped drive the look and feel of the branding. Some of the key words the brand needed to convey were: caring, professional, sustainable, creative, modern, bold, confident, friendly, attentive and approachable.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tilia is a type of tree whose flowers and leaves are used medicinally—if you visit the office you will be welcomed with a hot cup of Tilia tea. I knew that the plant should be heavily featured in the branding while keeping it fresh and modern. I drew all of the pieces of the plant by hand and used them create the pattern which is used on the back of the business card, letterhead footer, notecard and postcards.</div><div><br /></div><div>The application of the Tilia brand was applied to the new space (which was a complete remodel) by the talented Laura Zeck of <a href="http://www.zincconcepts.com/">Zinc Interior Concepts</a>. She did a great job taking the brand elements and translating it to a warm, welcoming and modern space that totally matched my vision.</div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-26274220729339810612010-08-02T12:03:00.000-07:002010-08-02T12:07:48.053-07:00August Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhArreM2X2lMz54wDch9SiaWSsLpvuWU13NW7JiHl5Fi3N9ANm1Fk_xf9ETX5zaJMeVqW0eDtJTw7956KKx45CWxXyXXBB_AsGTfV_AKA70m8y-81jel6j8Q2xHHK1LBjwrk1wMDDBhQ/s1600/tilia.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhArreM2X2lMz54wDch9SiaWSsLpvuWU13NW7JiHl5Fi3N9ANm1Fk_xf9ETX5zaJMeVqW0eDtJTw7956KKx45CWxXyXXBB_AsGTfV_AKA70m8y-81jel6j8Q2xHHK1LBjwrk1wMDDBhQ/s400/tilia.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500891069320290818" /></a><br />Where did July go? I can't believe I haven't updated my blog since June—I blame it on the fact that we get about three months of beautiful, sunny weather here in Seattle so when I'm not working I'm outside in my garden soaking it all in. I've been working on the branding for a Seattle based naturopathic physician. I always start with a brainstorming session and create an image board—I'm old school like that, but it's a great way to learn what appeals to my client visually, which in turn streamlines the design process. More to come as the project progreses!anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-8461290061715007472010-06-10T15:23:00.000-07:002010-06-10T15:36:26.482-07:00Seattle Animal Shelter Awareness Campaign<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GO65kP7-RqicngP6YlUJlAcuJhxFVZbVGXnHBNjMEasLNxtJvf1wVxBnOd8Pk6DcBXvvujUqpzfRxzUG98XOT5WUcMwRFQfD6UEprGQIb5dVPDEeNDgtHLut0hOlV_jA6En-FaqrV1I/s1600/abc_SAS_FindMe1.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GO65kP7-RqicngP6YlUJlAcuJhxFVZbVGXnHBNjMEasLNxtJvf1wVxBnOd8Pk6DcBXvvujUqpzfRxzUG98XOT5WUcMwRFQfD6UEprGQIb5dVPDEeNDgtHLut0hOlV_jA6En-FaqrV1I/s400/abc_SAS_FindMe1.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481277227680949202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZKbbvE1ec3Cf9c8nhOVr1o8VsYTYJwoJBs7N3KmoFXJppcJFyM2-zxAHI3Csk4OrRPJx-8Dto1KyEOzRpjeKuC9wZDI0v5OUowA5S0z0eOtBm7Y_1_N9OnKv51myipniCv4nxbl6HbE/s1600/abc_SAS_FindMe2.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZKbbvE1ec3Cf9c8nhOVr1o8VsYTYJwoJBs7N3KmoFXJppcJFyM2-zxAHI3Csk4OrRPJx-8Dto1KyEOzRpjeKuC9wZDI0v5OUowA5S0z0eOtBm7Y_1_N9OnKv51myipniCv4nxbl6HbE/s400/abc_SAS_FindMe2.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481277215566928578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAigfRvUzUiB1vVyw1sfjisEFD2RvM077UR51vsz4fp18RJTel63usNsqVxcOc1CgJrZjC6JDf_n1MFkJ892iq6NetpBp2oTknGRZtM_WSxNAtnzcwkNIE2Ltmnw1-7VtGGO3qe4ykM_Q/s1600/abc_SAS_FindMe3.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAigfRvUzUiB1vVyw1sfjisEFD2RvM077UR51vsz4fp18RJTel63usNsqVxcOc1CgJrZjC6JDf_n1MFkJ892iq6NetpBp2oTknGRZtM_WSxNAtnzcwkNIE2Ltmnw1-7VtGGO3qe4ykM_Q/s400/abc_SAS_FindMe3.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481277207901020306" /></a><br />Last fall I was asked to be on the team to create an Awareness Campaign for the <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/animalshelter/Default.asp">Seattle Animal Shelter.</a> In addition to the dedicated folks and volunteers for the shelter, I've worked with <a href="http://www.whitecanyondesign.com/">Cindy Chischilly of White Canyon Design</a> and <a href="http://www.bestfriendphoto.com/">Emily Rieman of Best Friend Photography</a>—two huge animal lovers themselves. We designed a series of six ads which run on Seattle bus tails and interiors to educate the public on important issues: animal cruelty, spay/neuter, adoption, licensing, finding your lost pet and public safety. Currently the fourth ad, Find Me (pictured above), can be seen running on the busses so keep your eyes open. The final two are currently underworks and will launch later in the year.<div><br /></div><div>The animals featured in the ads were all photographed specifically for the ads and their inspiring stories can be found on the shelter's <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/animalshelter/Default.asp">website</a>.</div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-41863968626177693822010-06-03T09:52:00.000-07:002010-06-03T10:10:21.310-07:00Georgetown Garden Walk: Sunday July 11th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8E-3kSCxdLNfibDxBEcfp04XSQLAC0pk3cEoYtOLWfuefuNfhfjSZWuaBxh41Vt0j7R2HNOupj3UwYn3qWvfJ-bzSf1uZUH96NpKawJX6802I8r4L3i0smn9LVejm0W-Hj63khPWdnU/s1600/abc_GGW2010.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8E-3kSCxdLNfibDxBEcfp04XSQLAC0pk3cEoYtOLWfuefuNfhfjSZWuaBxh41Vt0j7R2HNOupj3UwYn3qWvfJ-bzSf1uZUH96NpKawJX6802I8r4L3i0smn9LVejm0W-Hj63khPWdnU/s400/abc_GGW2010.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478595152461044274" /></a><br />I've had the pleasure of designing the materials for the annual Georgetown Garden Walk for the past four years. In 2007 we had the plucky <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2008/01/wishing-for-summer.html">strutting chicken</a> who reappeared on a cozy nest of flowers for <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2008/05/mark-your-calendars.html">2008</a>. Last year it was a <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/06/georgetown-garden-walk-sunday-july-12th.html">collaboration</a> with my <a href="http://www.purposeco.com">husban</a>d who had designed the Garden Walk materials for several years prior to me. For this year's concept I was thinking about everything that is going on below ground to make a successful garden. Who doesn't like worms? Those hard-working little compost makers, chugging along, eating up waste and churning out pure garden gold.<div><br /></div><div>So mark your calendars for this awesome, free event and plan on checking out the 15th Annual Georgetown Garden Walk! For more information, contact Jon Dove at 206.763.9895. Free maps of the garden locations are available the day of the walk at the Bank of America parking lot, 1112 S. Bailey St.</div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-89913162919185420342010-06-01T13:30:00.000-07:002010-06-01T13:38:07.059-07:00A June Desktop Background for You<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGbO_vmxmLBOKQEUE6WSPc-GjJ0h7BzB-Gv748K-piYP233WcNQYFw0SZ0OaFkHU4uBrzqSifLZPF-WW0E9Jywo8PWK-7luSPHuGV-HdI8lPxLyw4dKd1_xoY8nNWpWPMuZZOLYx2rEU/s1600/abc_June2010_1024x768.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGbO_vmxmLBOKQEUE6WSPc-GjJ0h7BzB-Gv748K-piYP233WcNQYFw0SZ0OaFkHU4uBrzqSifLZPF-WW0E9Jywo8PWK-7luSPHuGV-HdI8lPxLyw4dKd1_xoY8nNWpWPMuZZOLYx2rEU/s400/abc_June2010_1024x768.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477906706907835074" /></a><br />Between travel and work, May somehow disappeared on me. I've been busy catching up on projects, tending to my garden (slug patrol) and hoping that summer sticks around once and for all here in Seattle. I'll soon post some recent design projects I've been working on, but in the meantime here is a new desktop background for you. It's from my <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/12/2010-calendar-for-sale.html">2010 calendar</a> and was one of my favorites. <div><br /></div><div>Same directions as the last one—there are three sizes to choose from, just select which one fits your monitor and click on the link to automatically download the file. I hope you enjoy it! :)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.annebryantcreative.com/desktopbkgrds/AnneBryant_june_1024x768.zip">1024 x 768</a></div><div><a href="http://www.annebryantcreative.com/desktopbkgrds/AnneBryant_june_1600x1200.zip">1600 x 1200</a></div><div><a href="http://www.annebryantcreative.com/desktopbkgrds/AnneBryant_june_1900x1200.zip">1900 x 1200</a></div><div><br /></div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-11233799834970275442010-04-07T11:05:00.000-07:002010-04-07T11:30:52.173-07:00A Fresh Desktop Background<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKF1LGqXu3qbrfseWtXWOVHh8ANHjrWM5-9AJQqZkiTzjx2SNYR5yp2DLanMj5jqCzWmlg3OPBVFfZxH-Qy3omumAWjhn0N8OYCXxaEBJB5etvjb701WSm-Y6qB5oPUN-NeeeLUO3_JU/s1600/abc_aprilbkgrd.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKF1LGqXu3qbrfseWtXWOVHh8ANHjrWM5-9AJQqZkiTzjx2SNYR5yp2DLanMj5jqCzWmlg3OPBVFfZxH-Qy3omumAWjhn0N8OYCXxaEBJB5etvjb701WSm-Y6qB5oPUN-NeeeLUO3_JU/s400/abc_aprilbkgrd.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457459447950711026" /></a><br />I've been thinking about making some desktop backgrounds for you to download and brighten your workspace. I thought about taking the designs from my <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/12/2010-calendar-for-sale.html">2010 calendar</a>, but I figure some of you already have that so why not do something new? Continuing with my experiments with painting with walnut ink and my love of poppies (<a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/04/poppy-pods.html">remember these?</a>) I drew these the other day. Then I took them into Photoshop where I made them white, added some textures, color and text. I'm kind of in love with green right now—the bright, slightly chartreuse kind that is popping up all over my garden.<div><br /></div><div>There are three sizes to choose from, just select which one fits your monitor and click on the link to automatically download the file. I hope you enjoy it.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.annebryantcreative.com/desktopbkgrds/AnneBryant_april_1024x768.zip">1024 x 768</a></div><div><a href="http://www.annebryantcreative.com/desktopbkgrds/AnneBryant_april_1600x1200.zip">1600 x 1200</a></div><div><a href="http://www.annebryantcreative.com/desktopbkgrds/AnneBryant_april_1900x1200.zip">1900 x 1200</a></div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-3253454116794245062010-04-06T12:37:00.000-07:002010-04-06T12:50:51.424-07:00Securing a School's Legacy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ue38rh49NhZXBGU6Usokv-deDiVP2p4EL1TSBqLqJnD6QAlniRTOz1Q4FGPe39uLhjvE_9JV7P_SkvHDvnahy_59q_LBQeKTz_DdNjOV0n2SofdfAfe6m3OyfmcbkjGicviUVk5urHc/s1600/abc_BelieveinBertschi1_.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ue38rh49NhZXBGU6Usokv-deDiVP2p4EL1TSBqLqJnD6QAlniRTOz1Q4FGPe39uLhjvE_9JV7P_SkvHDvnahy_59q_LBQeKTz_DdNjOV0n2SofdfAfe6m3OyfmcbkjGicviUVk5urHc/s400/abc_BelieveinBertschi1_.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457114177608128722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiGd1eG-zNxHWM6YYjbNaNC5abpEjK6NaBvMOi8ldKt2En7x01oLcSOR5oI-sO9ZSdlxKJl9Vj12x84aTwqkf8UuFXGIsbJpNGhB6P2pK1ty2teeAwExwl2bjJgubfYT2zyoklEfEm4I/s1600/abc_BelieveinBertschi2_.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiGd1eG-zNxHWM6YYjbNaNC5abpEjK6NaBvMOi8ldKt2En7x01oLcSOR5oI-sO9ZSdlxKJl9Vj12x84aTwqkf8UuFXGIsbJpNGhB6P2pK1ty2teeAwExwl2bjJgubfYT2zyoklEfEm4I/s400/abc_BelieveinBertschi2_.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457114151480963682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ5quGmrf4noysC3GDXQWGMfSsfeOrMv3T76brnweRoHDK9DmxegDPmSlHgKCc7XxUHZZXqwIFJXcTWmqPSqZ4MCLV7UzBBTt22uYCpVuFG2i1iwbh6sRClvqARVBmTXlZQ8W4aYYVz8/s1600/abc_BelieveinBertschi3_.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ5quGmrf4noysC3GDXQWGMfSsfeOrMv3T76brnweRoHDK9DmxegDPmSlHgKCc7XxUHZZXqwIFJXcTWmqPSqZ4MCLV7UzBBTt22uYCpVuFG2i1iwbh6sRClvqARVBmTXlZQ8W4aYYVz8/s400/abc_BelieveinBertschi3_.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457114128070029026" /></a><br />Earlier this year I designed this piece for <a href="http://www.bertschi.org/">Bertschi School</a>'s capital campaign, '<a href="http://www.bertschi.org/giving/believe.html">Believe in Bertschi</a>'. It consists of a brochure which opens up to reveal information about the campaign and a pocket which holds information sheets on the new science building and the endowment. It matches the look and feel of other <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2008/01/it-is-easy-being-green.html">pieces</a> I've designed for the school which align with the Bertschi brand.anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-85027800732532912022010-03-29T08:46:00.000-07:002010-03-29T16:46:41.782-07:00Painting with walnut ink<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpEG0NDhtzV1v8ydEUvOKfni_YZAR5iZZYRfcXkRgyqhtFtgBcNPC_h1OmNYGmFYZ-I3zMQhu4OlNdr9Ht18BbPsakmC1jnsJaE1XFw7Vaq0RImr68xh70GGrILV1lcyhYfpPWJlJsWM/s1600/abc_hotcrossbuns.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 371px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpEG0NDhtzV1v8ydEUvOKfni_YZAR5iZZYRfcXkRgyqhtFtgBcNPC_h1OmNYGmFYZ-I3zMQhu4OlNdr9Ht18BbPsakmC1jnsJaE1XFw7Vaq0RImr68xh70GGrILV1lcyhYfpPWJlJsWM/s400/abc_hotcrossbuns.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454206412322686402" /></a><br />The other day I felt like trying something new with my sketching so instead of using a pen to draw I grabbed a bunch of brushes and some walnut ink. I like the way it layers like watercolor and the sepia tone is really nice. But what to draw? I remembered a yummy looking <a href="http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1973703">recipe</a> I saw in my new issue of <a href="http://www.sunset.com/">Sunset Magazine</a> and thought that would be fun to try. I liked how the buns were all lined up in the pan with their little icing Xs on top—it made me think of a game of tic-tac-toe. Plus I could use write out some of the ingredients, that would be fun.<div><br /></div><div>After I painted all of the pieces, I scanned them into Photoshop where I rearrange everything and added the color and fabric. I like the combination of the sepia walnut ink and the orange—I thought about adding more, but liked the simplicity of just using two colors.</div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-36987844139515162962010-03-16T12:04:00.000-07:002010-03-29T09:53:10.977-07:00Corbis Stock Illustrations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvloprod1TIWF8jKZD3fvH3rwSKNV51pAGbO1YzCuwtP6TRP1eSV2mrtrJK31CwUiQPn3DPEe4smiUrFxTPCamfP8bXwXH4rmYpBi4g7Rjc0DUiPUFm7OBoVUTBBIR2fJXXKGcc0Uhi8/s1600-h/abc_petri1_corbis.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 392px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvloprod1TIWF8jKZD3fvH3rwSKNV51pAGbO1YzCuwtP6TRP1eSV2mrtrJK31CwUiQPn3DPEe4smiUrFxTPCamfP8bXwXH4rmYpBi4g7Rjc0DUiPUFm7OBoVUTBBIR2fJXXKGcc0Uhi8/s400/abc_petri1_corbis.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449310879628019186" /></a><br />Corbis recently added some more of my illustrations to their Cherry collection. So if you're looking for the perfect petri dish, ice skates or gardening girl check out my <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ygh8b6g">selection</a> which are available for purchase. Don't see what you're looking for? Then contact me about creating custom illustrations for you! :)anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-61784795241284318452010-03-08T20:56:00.000-08:002010-03-08T21:05:40.489-08:00Spring Has Sprung<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJ3_FsrfWquugVE2l6aPK6bhYhxaj_CbXkwlCgYrGvgzwMU1o0-ru3wdUbnUI0TuZwa_yiaG7mxe23UKFFGHQQnpjAyG9UVP8hctsgQ3JmoONCpU7cAFRkHKBdj0Oz3PquG9Jte8GYS4/s1600-h/abc_spring2010.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJ3_FsrfWquugVE2l6aPK6bhYhxaj_CbXkwlCgYrGvgzwMU1o0-ru3wdUbnUI0TuZwa_yiaG7mxe23UKFFGHQQnpjAyG9UVP8hctsgQ3JmoONCpU7cAFRkHKBdj0Oz3PquG9Jte8GYS4/s400/abc_spring2010.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446495585606015394" /></a><br />It's a little more than a week away until it's officially spring, but here in Seattle we've had record setting warm weather lately. Daffodils, crocus and cherry blossoms have been making an appearance for a couple of weeks already. So I'm going to pretend that it wasn't snowing today (what the heck?) and forge ahead with the belief that my veggie garden will soon be underway.<div><br /></div><div>For this illustration, I sketched the lettering and a few elements, scanned them and then started refining it in the computer where I could play with color. Looking back at a <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2008/03/welcome-spring.html">previous spring illustration</a>, it's funny to see some of the same elements pop up—gradation, bird, flowers—but I can see how my illustration style is evolving into a less fussy, more playful style. I hope you like it!</div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-45881602549390945652010-02-16T12:49:00.001-08:002010-02-16T19:48:18.019-08:00Georgetown Centennial Identity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYUHK4XLzTmfaARo1pYDVpJ40T1sfiU-VQyX3hkS7XSnrmCJ0uMXfAnGUPjpfePC3aqXCvhEVb-ZD0kfTdVDnipi0GpA7e2WrqtuC0DnCOa5h0Oh06KXgLowlq6rnripJQMlRxXx4dKs/s1600-h/abc_GtownCentennial.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYUHK4XLzTmfaARo1pYDVpJ40T1sfiU-VQyX3hkS7XSnrmCJ0uMXfAnGUPjpfePC3aqXCvhEVb-ZD0kfTdVDnipi0GpA7e2WrqtuC0DnCOa5h0Oh06KXgLowlq6rnripJQMlRxXx4dKs/s400/abc_GtownCentennial.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439054191883312402" /></a><br />2010 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the annexation of the Georgetown neighborhood by the city of Seattle—an important moment in the history of this colorful community. Over a period of several months I worked with the Georgetown Community Council to develop this identity which will be applied to materials for upcoming events, fundraising and marketing. <div><br /></div><div>Some of the key words the identity needed to convey were: quirky, fun, historic, independent, gritty and enduring. It also needed to be timeless and evoke the personality of the neighborhood—a unique, rich historical past, along with spirited community activism. </div><div><br /></div><div>I presented several options to choose from and in the end my favorite solution was chosen. The palette represents the brick of the neighborhood's buildings and the individual elements highlight some of the well known landmarks of the area.</div><div><br /></div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-77271464611822577002010-02-01T16:32:00.000-08:002010-02-01T16:37:26.380-08:00Green Eyed Lady Illustration: In Print<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYTQhPRq9Fz6_f6cf3Gra6SX3CBvjHMXgGD4RUHkxinH5HbvB3B-1dYeAFhP4aW5TDw_7P5_8hRokYIT61HKPwAdoxNGMISooDBgQ690syONiKHrZ4ySkqEodoGxo0ste8MTKGvhy4N8/s1600-h/abc_hortmag_page.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYTQhPRq9Fz6_f6cf3Gra6SX3CBvjHMXgGD4RUHkxinH5HbvB3B-1dYeAFhP4aW5TDw_7P5_8hRokYIT61HKPwAdoxNGMISooDBgQ690syONiKHrZ4ySkqEodoGxo0ste8MTKGvhy4N8/s400/abc_hortmag_page.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433438597711848258" /></a><br />I can't believe it's already February! I hope you all enjoyed Hot Tea Month and have flipped your calendar to settle into Embroidery Month. A couple of weeks ago I got an advanced copy of the February/March issue for <a href="http://www.hortmag.com/">Horticulture Magazine</a> and was so happy to see my <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/09/green-eyed-lady.html">Green Eyed Lady</a> illustration peering back at me. Pick up a copy, it's chocked full of great gardening advice!anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-20115024707110741562009-12-29T17:04:00.000-08:002009-12-29T17:21:27.601-08:002010 Calendar for Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIb5gaewLjNxbxj-bz9vNvbGvZXt1upv1q9T4b2UNBvUfZtL8ntrUOjc2iUZjKoYxS7WidQK20vG_KdCE1xej5nbpMtyGTsmHKi4UezPa9QXI_Bv4eD2DA4CtfB5aq7CvbIiewJ5OG3g/s1600-h/abc_2010Calendar_cover.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 359px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIb5gaewLjNxbxj-bz9vNvbGvZXt1upv1q9T4b2UNBvUfZtL8ntrUOjc2iUZjKoYxS7WidQK20vG_KdCE1xej5nbpMtyGTsmHKi4UezPa9QXI_Bv4eD2DA4CtfB5aq7CvbIiewJ5OG3g/s400/abc_2010Calendar_cover.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420832252929133426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RgUMR4iLIpTu0jXg3XYjdflwjI00k_jN95lXfLZjCJAU4URoNbQ58_aDMtJevlVmVkdfUK3o9JCDUJMR0hwfvX9zJUdSryPyUkXE04rqu-VkkE0x63HuSApfya0YTGYfUo75d3jDSjc/s1600-h/abc_2010Calendar_all.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RgUMR4iLIpTu0jXg3XYjdflwjI00k_jN95lXfLZjCJAU4URoNbQ58_aDMtJevlVmVkdfUK3o9JCDUJMR0hwfvX9zJUdSryPyUkXE04rqu-VkkE0x63HuSApfya0YTGYfUo75d3jDSjc/s400/abc_2010Calendar_all.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420832249280760194" /></a><br />If you're still looking for a fun 2010 calendar to brighten your space, I have about 25 calendars left for sale. The calendar is a <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/01/hello-09.html">desktop style</a> and comes in a plastic case which folds back on itself to sit on a flat surface. Each card is 4 5/8 x 5 3/8 and digitally printed on Classic Crest Recycled Bright White stock.<div><br /></div><div>Rather than putting them in my Etsy shop, if you would like to purchase one, drop me an email at <b>fern(at)annebryantcreative(dot)com</b> and I will send you an invoice through Paypal. It's very easy and secure. The price is <b>$12</b> which includes shipping. You can click on the images for a closer view.</div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-15354828348054579922009-12-22T13:38:00.001-08:002009-12-22T13:40:40.182-08:00You know what this means?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Fg9WmTlJ4MRs0pGALzPc-65-w2Kk-Yt7t_PQDFRJ7eiKFlPgTr-0msrGJV_CI8YCwH8Djflsk2K04znHbLzlUFw3ag6M4T53et1tR-32TFxWxC-gLt_Kfg2iW_7MjyZuF0Nb08katRA/s1600-h/abc_hineighbor.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Fg9WmTlJ4MRs0pGALzPc-65-w2Kk-Yt7t_PQDFRJ7eiKFlPgTr-0msrGJV_CI8YCwH8Djflsk2K04znHbLzlUFw3ag6M4T53et1tR-32TFxWxC-gLt_Kfg2iW_7MjyZuF0Nb08katRA/s400/abc_hineighbor.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418178684644786722" /></a><br />It means I've gotten through ALL 12 illustrations for my 2010 calendar and it's currently at the printer! I thought I'd get this done sooner this year, but my December got really busy with client work (which I'm thankful for). I'll put some in my Etsy shop as soon as they're delivered. :)anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-22709747066171014892009-12-08T19:40:00.000-08:002009-12-08T19:47:37.106-08:002010 Calendar: coming soon!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZ-yv_DuV6ftPWx6ACJkCQSEgjyUr31-ms6Hs2XqVMfbpZ2hY4OYrRjgANfxb1cgjWh71G8Cs6DFoHUCuPbrr3z5ZenfQnHc7vofIafqCzhXJQT-F7wPz3JxrSQlCWpcjvGrU6OnnkAY/s1600-h/abc_hottea.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZ-yv_DuV6ftPWx6ACJkCQSEgjyUr31-ms6Hs2XqVMfbpZ2hY4OYrRjgANfxb1cgjWh71G8Cs6DFoHUCuPbrr3z5ZenfQnHc7vofIafqCzhXJQT-F7wPz3JxrSQlCWpcjvGrU6OnnkAY/s400/abc_hottea.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413078037582144418" /></a><br />I'm halfway through illustrating my 2010 calendar. Last year was the <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/01/hello-09.html">first calendar</a> I did and got lots of great feedback on it so I was excited to start on 2010. This year I'm doing the illustrations by hand and collaging them in the computer—I technique I started using this past year. I like seeing the imperfections of something drawn by hand. Here's a taste, more to come soon!anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-63464022077997738292009-11-30T12:02:00.000-08:002009-11-30T12:07:14.214-08:00It's baking season!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDoimV6PSkVr5DyS-tgXILQuKvrSWKyGJGhE_fX_eAwSdPvyZv9S3YrmcmLSD8zwj1h_ObtmKtZ3Eddcm1Vif-EPMeW0T5oJwg6F0XaZrL0_FhXXZPVcAyAm3F1CkutmlUfQc46kJKXvw/s1600/abc_baking.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDoimV6PSkVr5DyS-tgXILQuKvrSWKyGJGhE_fX_eAwSdPvyZv9S3YrmcmLSD8zwj1h_ObtmKtZ3Eddcm1Vif-EPMeW0T5oJwg6F0XaZrL0_FhXXZPVcAyAm3F1CkutmlUfQc46kJKXvw/s400/abc_baking.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409990538571539746" /></a><br />The holidays are upon us and I'm determined to not leave everything to the very last minute as usual. We spent the weekend getting our holiday decorations up and even got a little tree for the first time. The Christmas tunes are loaded on the Ipod and we're getting in the spirit. For me that means baking and making gifts to give—those are often the most meaningful and from the heart. Here is a fun holiday illustration I recently did for Corbis and their new collection.anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-60711471163526005482009-11-02T08:56:00.000-08:002009-11-02T09:02:29.223-08:00November News<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGiZ_ivYckR3YoHyjsroz56i6AYAPvYW1cr38tDfNuZjXOXURbPHs_6V-xO5FH4uDE0FAXCvWrNUKpYooFXAMpjEMj5KvCVZcd2_4Z8xHXb8Sq70Aq9CAMA8oqI9x6n8o_Hvn3gQ1Q38E/s1600-h/abc_gardeningillo.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGiZ_ivYckR3YoHyjsroz56i6AYAPvYW1cr38tDfNuZjXOXURbPHs_6V-xO5FH4uDE0FAXCvWrNUKpYooFXAMpjEMj5KvCVZcd2_4Z8xHXb8Sq70Aq9CAMA8oqI9x6n8o_Hvn3gQ1Q38E/s400/abc_gardeningillo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399552029418027026" /></a><br />I can't believe it's already November and I didn't get one update for the whole month of October. Every since September hit I've been non-stop busy with work: brochure, magazine, identity project, tradeshow, web interface and illustrations. Hopefully I'll have time and some finished projects to show here soon. In the meantime, here is a new illustration that is part of a collection I'm creating for Corbis. Even though it's fall and I should be putting my garden to bed for the winter, I can't stop thinking about everything I want to do in the spring. It will be here soon...anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-7916236834022450972009-09-15T14:39:00.000-07:002009-09-15T14:54:51.852-07:00Green Eyed Lady<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUpqK-4rGFWf9dmoqskOVheRAbhSqwty9IE_7JJcpRBc_ZqvI6msr6JAtxCmX7X4vf2u6fJCFNIIx0RFSl8mPuEcL1n64AOyH8qyRfy0uDcbRc9cRB66gU5LXxUuYN7Fmkk0PsS_c3cM/s1600-h/abc_HortMag.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUpqK-4rGFWf9dmoqskOVheRAbhSqwty9IE_7JJcpRBc_ZqvI6msr6JAtxCmX7X4vf2u6fJCFNIIx0RFSl8mPuEcL1n64AOyH8qyRfy0uDcbRc9cRB66gU5LXxUuYN7Fmkk0PsS_c3cM/s400/abc_HortMag.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381815230816273154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLSmr0lTbZx_oqCeNbbEuejSXCkEr_YfGoyHhwbba3kEf8w-GD0AJ1Ywp_xtsKakJjJUArXewKH95QHDMwcpctdNqDMjnMDwaxTmPE7u-2mayT4DmdxR6S7crB50hdOcymH1NMCzB7mw/s1600-h/abc_HortMag_sketch.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLSmr0lTbZx_oqCeNbbEuejSXCkEr_YfGoyHhwbba3kEf8w-GD0AJ1Ywp_xtsKakJjJUArXewKH95QHDMwcpctdNqDMjnMDwaxTmPE7u-2mayT4DmdxR6S7crB50hdOcymH1NMCzB7mw/s400/abc_HortMag_sketch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381815224774570098" /></a><br />A couple of weeks ago I was so excited to be asked to create an illustration for an article in the March 2010 issue of <a href="http://www.hortmag.com/">Horticulture Magazine</a>. The article is about a very lovely, but invasive berry vine that spreads it's roots and seeds while trampling native vegetation. The art director really liked the <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/06/georgetown-garden-walk-sunday-july-12th.html">Georgetown Garden Walk</a> poster that <a href="http://aestheticinterlude.blogspot.com/">my sweetie</a> and I designed, and wanted to show the plant with human qualities.<div><br /></div><div>I thought it should be represented as a bit of a vixen/temptress lady—she's alluring, but a little bit dangerous. The palette came from the actual colors of the plant, but exaggerated to be more stylized and graphic. Here is the final illustration and my sketch below it. I look forward to seeing it in print!</div>anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-9902487828682818342009-09-04T19:13:00.001-07:002009-09-04T19:17:42.241-07:00Neat-OHave you noticed a new addition to my blog? Those cute little boxes to the right? Those are links to my Etsy site—check it out! I'll be adding more prints and other goodies for sale over time. And if you have a special request—illustration, custom jewelry, etc—just let me know. Currently the prints are listed as 8.5 x 11, but I can print them at other sizes as well. As of today, there are 111 days left until Christmas. Just sayin'.anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-37027005687372131462009-08-31T16:15:00.000-07:002009-08-31T16:25:35.359-07:00Fresh Fruit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUTSZwLL-WT-Euy0kEzfmfqgM3Hv3oi3lA_haQoHfabSwEsDZdbtwbkM_5u1WkXUHZT7TlTLlvx3aNuaQshGBXhPsgW7JQhxyJEHUzQP9gEHL5-yhkw-5FNo05lhHlgKbLXv0YaAaFrg/s1600-h/abc_fresh.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUTSZwLL-WT-Euy0kEzfmfqgM3Hv3oi3lA_haQoHfabSwEsDZdbtwbkM_5u1WkXUHZT7TlTLlvx3aNuaQshGBXhPsgW7JQhxyJEHUzQP9gEHL5-yhkw-5FNo05lhHlgKbLXv0YaAaFrg/s400/abc_fresh.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376272141328925106" /></a><br />I'm on a roll—here's the third illustration in my breakfast series. I figured that after <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/04/donuts-make-people-happy.html">donuts</a> and <a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/08/bacon-downfall-of-good-many-vegetarians.html">bacon</a> we could use a healthy option: oatmeal, fruit and juice. With all the amazing fresh, local produce from the farmers market this summer I think I've eaten my weight in fruit—I can't get enough! As always, you can click on the image for a closer look. :)anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826665539542010956.post-85322537695120293482009-08-25T13:01:00.000-07:002009-08-25T13:08:23.305-07:00Bacon: the downfall of a good many vegetarians<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDghyHa9qVSzKv-Yp-XHYQ5Ahs17qOgzLAsJKSY4f20GPmNZR_EubWbWh9FqeVBiOYIRqliV7BRTwelYuYxBCoN1iiimWD2rvA6uSc8lCWgUfeNSL1BCl8lRQIPxWzkQYmofJeNHV1ZCY/s1600-h/abc_Sunnyside.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDghyHa9qVSzKv-Yp-XHYQ5Ahs17qOgzLAsJKSY4f20GPmNZR_EubWbWh9FqeVBiOYIRqliV7BRTwelYuYxBCoN1iiimWD2rvA6uSc8lCWgUfeNSL1BCl8lRQIPxWzkQYmofJeNHV1ZCY/s400/abc_Sunnyside.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373995283305451506" /></a><br />Oh boy, I can't believe it's almost September! What a beautiful summer we've had in the NW. The garden is bountiful and we've got so many tomatoes, squash and beans it's not even funny. So no excuses on the lack of blog updates. Instead here's a new illustration which is part of my breakfast food series. (<a href="http://annebryant.blogspot.com/2009/04/donuts-make-people-happy.html">Remember the donuts</a>?)anne bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962135927877949786noreply@blogger.com4