When I’m not creating art, comics or doing graphic and web design, one of my favorite hobbies is playing drums. My husband, Rob Zimmerman, is a singer and songwriter and I am the drummer in his band Rob Zimmerman and The Last Levee. We have been recording some of our live sessions and recently built …
I’ve been using my new platform on The Huffington Post as a reflective blog to help me keep on a regular writing schedule as well as work in more illustrative comics. I’ve been focusing a lot on parenting and creating comics to help illustrate my ideas. So far, it’s been a great challenge and rewarding endeavor. …
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I’m taking photos as a means to document my artistic process, the things that inspire me, as well as make me laugh and feel. Lately, I’ve been capturing some of my fun climbing moments, the beginning and process photos from some of my art projects, as well as some of the things I see in …
I’ve recently been asked to be a contributor for the Huffington Post (sweet!). I plan to use this blog to do more writing as well as pepper in some comics here and there. I created my first comics + text story about trying to be “me” while being a parent. Read my parenting article here. Follow my …
It’s been an incredibly busy summer for us, with a lot of play and a lot of different projects + travel. I attended two comic conventions: one in San Diego and one in Boston. Both conventions connected me with some incredible artists and opportunities. Additionally, I took a bunch of photos on all of our …
My dad gave me his footlocker from when he was a boy, which I painted a plain yellow and had used as a coffee table for the last 10 years. (Who remembers what that looked like?) But, recently buying my own home has inspired me to make my space more personal. Those of you who …
“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” ~ Alexander Pope Being afraid to make mistakes can keep us locked in a state of inaction. Worrying about a typo, incorrect grammar, or improper punctuation can prevent us from ever exploring our voice or taking any chances to step beyond our routine. So what is better? Never …
Finding voice is one thing, but speaking up is another. I’ve practiced for years trying to find my voice through my art. It is a pain-staking process that requires a lot of criticism and self-doubt. And each new piece challenges me again and again. But through that practice, I have become comfortable with accepting that …
My husband Rob is a phenomenal guitarist, singer, and song writer and has been playing music since he was young. I learned to play the piano, flute, and some guitar, but really took to playing drums when I was a teenager. I have been playing drums on and off now for about 22 years. About 10 …