Cheers to Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. To celebrate 21 years of music and the arts, they commissioned a special edition beer. Here’s my final design for the beer can label.
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In defense of Jell-o salads
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The showdown of the season is about to begin.
Two teams face off for the top spot. With winning records going into the season, both teams are ready to put it all on the table for a chance at a win.
Will it be strawberry?
Will it be lime?
What about this new rookie, rainbow cake?
Stay tuned for the results of this matchup of epic proportions. — which Jell-O salad earns the spot on this year’s Thanksgiving table.
Oh, you thought I was talking about football. No, no, no. At my midwestern home we draw strict lines of allegiance to different Jell-O salads. Some of us work hard to ensure strawberry salad gets the win. Others are die-hard lime Jell-o salad fans.
Those who married into the family think they’re all gross and weird. Fine. More for the rest of us, I say.
WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
Vintage recipes, including Jell-o salads are experiencing a renaissance. If you’ve followed the popularity of That Midwestern Mom (@ThatMidwesternMom), you know what I mean. While these concoctions are certainly Jell-o, they’re decidedly not salad. Featuring ingredients such as cloyingly sweet maraschino cherries, flaked coconut, pistachios, crushed pineapple — they’re a clean-out-your-pantry Godsend.
I grew up in Iowa where school potlucks and church cookbooks were chock-full of every Jell-o salad imaginable.
And they’re pretty neat to look at. Molded into elaborate geometric forms or striped to perfection, they’re a graphic designers dream dessert. Google “vintage Jell-o salad” for a visual treat of form and color. Just look at all those pastel perfections!
GET READY FOR KICKOFF
We’re a few days out from Thanksgiving — so which salad will grace my mom’s table? Good question — this year I’m bringing the Jell-o salad. Oh, the power.
Do you have a great vintage Jell-o salad recipe? Send it my way. I’d love to read it.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
May your Jell-o be extra jiggly.
January 2021 Little Red Riding Hood Drawings
in Illustration, LRRH
Well, I managed to sneak exactly one Little Red Riding Hood entry into the blog. Longest winter break ever…
But, here they are. Three LRRH’s — two are previous drawings revisited and one is a brand new contribution. Enjoy!
Daily Drawings: Little Red Riding Hood
This project serves as a way for me to practice good habits. My parameters are pretty simple. Draw LRRH every day. Post them once a week.
Why Little Red Riding Hood? In many ways, LRRH is the Lorem Ipsum of illustrations. Her tale is timeless, but endlessly reinvented. Plenty to explore. So, she's rife with possibilities for experimenting with styles and techniques.
Interested in seeing more? You can view my full portfolio or follow along on my Instagram.
October 2020 Little Red Riding Hood Daily Drawings
in Illustration, LRRH
Daily Drawings: Little Red Riding Hood
This project serves as a way for me to practice good habits. My parameters are pretty simple. Draw LRRH every day. Post them once a week.
Why Little Red Riding Hood? In many ways, LRRH is the Lorem Ipsum of illustrations. Her tale is timeless, but endlessly reinvented. Plenty to explore. So, she's rife with possibilities for experimenting with styles and techniques.
Interested in seeing more? Follow along on my Instagram.
September 2020 Little Red Riding Hood Drawings
in Illustration, LRRH
Daily Drawings: Little Red Riding Hood
This project serves as a way for me to practice good habits. My parameters are pretty simple. Draw LRRH every day. Post them once a week.
Why Little Red Riding Hood? In many ways, LRRH is the Lorem Ipsum of illustrations. Her tale is timeless, but endlessly reinvented. Plenty to explore. So, she's rife with possibilities for experimenting with styles and techniques.
Interested in seeing more? Follow along on my Instagram.
August 2020 Little Red Riding Hood Drawings
in Illustration, LRRH
Daily Drawings: Little Red Riding Hood
This project serves as a way for me to practice good habits. My parameters are pretty simple. Draw LRRH every day. Post them once a week.
Why Little Red Riding Hood? In many ways, LRRH is the Lorem Ipsum of illustrations. Her tale is timeless, but endlessly reinvented. Plenty to explore. So, she's rife with possibilities for experimenting with styles and techniques.
Interested in seeing more? Follow along on my Instagram.
You’ll notice this week is short on daily drawings…I was busy getting ready for a gallery opening. Want to read more about that?
August 2020 Little Red Riding Hood drawings
in LRRH, Illustration
A collection of Little Red Riding Hood illustrations by Katherine Botts Whitaker. Created August 2020.
Read MoreAugust 2020 Little Red Riding illustrations
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August 2020 Little Red Riding Hood Illustration by Katherine Botts Whitaker
Read MoreAugust 2020 Little Red Riding Hood
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Little Red Riding Hood illustration by Katherine Botts Whitaker. Created August 2020.
Read MoreAugust 2020 Little Red Riding illustrations
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Little Red Riding Hood illustrations by Katherine Botts Whitaker. Created in August 2020.
Read MoreJuly 2020 Little Red Riding Hood illustrations
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Daily Drawings: Little Red Riding Hood
I’ve drawn a Little Red Riding Hood illustration each day this week. It’s a good way for me to hone my illustration skills. Enjoy!
This project serves as a way for me to practice good habits. My parameters are pretty simple. Draw LRRH every day. Post them once a week.
Why Little Red Riding Hood? In many ways, LRRH is the Lorem Ipsum of illustrations. Her tale is timeless, but endlessly reinvented. Plenty to explore. So, she's rife with possibilities for experimenting with styles and techniques.
Interested in seeing more? Follow along on my Instagram.
