IF:Slither

I've created a slithery snake dress for this week's Illustration Friday submission.  Click on the image for a better look.  The word "slither" makes me shudder, and I wanted to address that  visceral, physical response in my drawing.  Snakes are my absolute worst, over-the-top, fear.  When I go outside part of my brain is on snake alert at all times, whether I'm hiking on a remote trail, walking across the front yard, or crossing a busy street in downtown Boston.  You can never be too vigilant.  This lady seems rather comfy in her snake dress, though, and is clearly not a fellow ophidiophobe.   

My show at Three Graces Gallery opens tomorrow!  The fabulous Kim Ferreira, who owns and operates the gallery (and who is also a fantastic painter), shares my love of whimsy.  She has some really cool plans for the installation, and I'm dying to see the end result!

And have you seen these illustrations of craigslist "missed connections" by Sophie Blackall?  I heard about them last week on NPR's All Things Considered.  Needless to say, I'm smitten.