Favorite Things - May 2012

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Nate created this map in order to raise money for the Turtle Conservancy.
* * * Please, click here to donate or purchase a print * * *

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Nate has been getting a lot of fun map commissions lately so he created a site to feature all of them - it's called IDrawMaps.com. Please pass this along to any art directors you know who may need this sort of illustration! 

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Nate is working on a map of the UK for a client and these are some "spare parts" that he didn't use, so instead of deleting them forever, here they are! Coffee, castles, bikes and ice cream? What's not to love!

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Nate recently created this map for the California Museum in Sacramento. Click here to see the whole thing.

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Salli has this chair in her guest bedroom and invites anyone and everyone to make doodles on it.

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Our sister Jane opened a new boutique in Chicago called Valentia. Nate did the lettering and Salli did the illustration. If you're in the neighborhood on Sunday, May 6 from 1-3pm please stop by and say HELLO to us - we'll be there signing copies of They Draw & Cook. The address is 2042 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL.

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Have you seen or read this book? Salli totally recommends it! Here's a link. If you're in the creative business, it's a must-read.

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A fun and fattening pattern by Nate. It's available.

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Some adorable baby artwork by Salli that's available.

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And, last but not least, a super hip floral pattern that Salli created just a couple days ago. It's available.

Thanks for looking everybody!

**Be sure to check out the They Draw and Cook and They Draw and Travel for lots of new recipes and maps!**
**Follow Salli's antics on her blog, ManicExpresssive**
**And, check out Nate's collection of maps on IDrawMaps**