Kim Siebold Studios

New Illustration

2011-12-03T21:44:00.001-06:00

The Snow is Coming... The Snow is Coming!

2011-12-01T23:29:00.006-06:00

It is now December and we barely have enough snow on the ground to even call it snow! Although I am a summer kind of gal... I am looking forward to my new cross country skis once we get enough snow. A little illustration of the fun to come!

EtsyKids Design Challenge Winner!

2011-11-30T13:03:00.001-06:00

Check out this cute owl pillow who is the winner of EtsyKids's November challenge! Congrats tzburps!

http://etsykids.blogspot.com/2011/11/etsykids-design-challenge-we-have_29.html

Numbers Gone Crazy!

2011-11-22T05:24:00.001-06:00

Working on more projects... of course! Here is my numbers series. I wanted to create something very vibrant with alot of detail and patterns. My family might faint if they heard me say I like vibrant colors! If you knew me and my style of clothing, I tend to be very neutral with a lot of black and grey. Did you know grey is my favorite color? ha.

P-A-R-T-A-Y Time!

2011-11-22T04:51:00.004-06:00

Got some cute stuff coming! I love my little lion... you have seem him in a few places on my website, blog, etsy shop. I gotta... he is cute and demands attention!

Printable PDFs now available in my Etsy shop!

2011-11-15T23:01:00.000-06:00

I am starting to make some products as printable pdfs. These will make great gifts like my calendar. Or make your birthday parties more affordable with coordinating invitations, thank you cards and a matching backer than can be used in several ways (think placecards, game pieces or decorations.)

More illustrations.

2011-11-10T08:04:00.000-06:00

Just sharing!

Nella

2011-11-08T15:53:00.006-06:00

Introducing Nella and some new illustrations! More details to come but I am so excited!!

EstyKids!

2011-11-03T23:00:00.003-05:00

I am very excited to be a part of EtsyKids! Check out the Autumn 2011 A to Z Shopping Guide, where you can shop for all the best handmade stuff for babies, toddlers, and children! Seriously, you gotta check it out. It makes me want to have another baby just looking at the great things in the shopping guide! You will find my illustration under the "W" for "Welcome Newbies".

New Illustrations

2011-11-03T00:34:00.001-05:00

Working on a bunch of great new projects. I am inspired by looking at some old pictures and childhood books.

Happy Halloween!!

2011-10-31T11:18:00.002-05:00

Happy Halloween to everyone! This is one of my old illustrations but hey, what can I say? It is still oh so cute!

Download Tear Sheets

2011-10-25T23:40:00.000-05:00

You can now download tear sheets on my website in my portfolio section. Or download them here!

New Illustrations

2011-10-18T16:07:00.001-05:00

Just posting some of the latest things I have been working on!

Need I Say More? I Think NOT!

2011-10-15T20:04:00.000-05:00

The Books Are Here!! The Books Are Here!!

2011-10-15T20:00:00.001-05:00

Okay, they have been here actually for a while.. I am just late posting this fabulous picture!! Oh I LOVE the UPS man or the FEDex man. Which ever one it was... I love him!

Starry Night, Hold Me Tight - The Song!

2011-10-15T19:56:00.000-05:00

How exciting is this?? When we asked Andy Johnson to consider writing music to accompany the text in the Starry Night, Hold Me Tight book, he jumped on it. We are forever grateful for his gift and his magic. Andy has composed and arranged music for many films and theatre productions, worked as an orchestrator alongside the London Symphony Orchestra, taught music at The Royal Academy of Music, and has performed all over the UK.Visit Starry Night, Hold Me Tight website and download the song for free!

ABC Now You See Me book!

2011-08-29T22:23:00.002-05:00

Yay... I finally get to see the cover art from my ABC Now You See Me book. It is lovely and I am very thrilled! To be released February 2012. You can follow this book on Twitter and Facebook!

Skunk-o-rama

2011-08-29T22:20:00.000-05:00

I think I am procrastinating! I have a project that I am trying to finish so why why why am I not doing it and sketching skunks? Not sure but here it is!

Paper Bear

2011-08-27T22:43:00.000-05:00

Isn't he cute?

Pottery Barn!

2011-08-27T22:41:00.001-05:00

Wow, time got away from me again. things have been busy in my life and I SO wish there were more hours in my day so I could get everything accomplished that I want to. So some good news... I am very excited to hear that Pottery Barn will be carrying my book, Starry Night, Hold Me Tight this fall. I love, love, love PB!! Yay! Check out starrynightbook.com and facebook to follow the book.

Custom Alphabet Prints

2011-07-22T17:13:00.001-05:00

I am SO excited to show you a special project I just worked on for a mommy-to-be! She wanted a wall of art to coordinate with her soon-to-be baby boy's bedroom decor. Take a look! She promised to send me a picture when the prints are up on the wall. I have be planning on doing this in my office because I love my little animals so, BUT my office is still in shambles since we moved a year ago. I will be getting my office in order during the upcoming winter months once my life isn't so crazy with my Ironman training.

Bears and Chicks

2011-07-22T17:05:00.000-05:00

Here were some concepts for a bear and chick illustration that I was working on for a wonderful bride-to -be! We went a different direction but I wanted to post these. I will show you the final (so cute!) but not now. I don't want to spoil anything for their special day. These were just concepts so they aren't colored.

Just experimenting...

2011-06-23T00:57:00.002-05:00

Which style do you like? Ohhhh, so many ways to do things!

It's raining jelly beans!

2011-06-23T00:49:00.000-05:00

I know... sometimes I have a strange sense of humor!

Illustration Friday: Launch

2011-06-21T22:31:00.001-05:00

Poor puppy... His little boy is using his slingshot to launch his puppy treats!!

How did time go so fast?

2011-06-04T00:50:00.001-05:00

Wow, it has been a while since I have blogged. Well, I have been very busy with more illustration projects which I can't discuss yet. But I will show you a new illustration that I did done over the last few weeks. It was a really fun illustration to do, something a bit different for me.

Thanks for the Etsy Activity!

2011-04-26T00:55:00.000-05:00

Just thought I would share some of the activity with my Esty shop and all my lovely Etsy friends that have made my shop or an item a favorite in the last week! Thank you!!

Just Heavenly!

2011-04-19T23:15:00.001-05:00

I thought I would share one more cute thing that I have been working on. I can't tell you anything else but if I have another 24 hours in my day, I would be very happy! This is for a personal project I have been working on whenever I am able to find a spare moment.

Starry Night, Hold Me Tight Book Cover!

2011-04-19T23:09:00.001-05:00

I am so excited to see the final jacket flap and the final book for Starry Night. Hold Me Tight. in pdf format. The publisher sent it to me a few days ago to view. I have been excited anyways but once I saw the cute story and my illustrations with the copy typset, I was overjoyed! I am so excited and can't wait to share more with you are the release date comes closer. At least I can show you the jacketflap !!!

What a DOLL!

2011-04-19T22:00:00.003-05:00

Just want to share a new illustration I did for an upcoming business. I will share the who, what, why, where and when (and the link of course!) once her store is ready to go. I am so excited for her as the business is getting ready to open. HOW EXCITING. Here is a sneak peek into her identity. I can't wait to brag about her cute products and her logo that is soooo cute!

2011-04-17T23:43:00.007-05:00

April Showers...

2011-04-08T20:38:00.002-05:00

I know April showers is suppose to be a bad thing but not in this case. Creativity is pouring down on me right now. I just have done some really fun cute sketches that have inspired me. You can check them out on my website under my sketchbook page. They are all just for fun but they sparked something new in me. Actually I have had alot of new things spark inside of me lately. Maybe it is spring but I am just so excited working on my illustrations. I also have been checking out all my favorite Etsy shops and of course that too always gets me going. Oh, I also updated my website again. I wasn't thrilled with my portfolio page when I am on my iPad or my husband's pc. I still haven't done a mobile site but will get to that hopefully soon. There is a learning curve to it so... you know. Ha. Priorities. Like redoing my portfolio pages! Tell me what you think of it.

Check Out My Flickr Account!

2011-03-23T19:43:00.001-05:00

Just working on some self-promotions by adding a Flickr account!

Cover Art for Starry Night, Hold Me Tight Children's Book!

2011-03-23T17:43:00.002-05:00

Thought I would share the cover art for my new and upcoming book, Starry Night, Hold Me Tight. It is written by Jean Sagendorph and illustrated by me! Running Press will publish this title Fall 2011. I am so excited to that it is already listed on Amazon for pre-ordering! You can follow our book on Facebook.

Featured on Etsy Treasury: Feeling Better!

2011-03-03T00:14:00.002-06:00

Fr33na, thanks for featuring my Jump for Joy Illustration on your Esty treasury: Feeling Better!

Updated my Website!

2011-03-02T19:30:00.002-06:00

I decided to update my website to help deal with Flash not working on mobile sites (and of course, the awesome iPad!) I was thrilled to see that my portfolio script I used (simpleviewer) updated their script to work on newer technology. I ended up using that on also on my new section showcasing some of my sketches. Let me know what you think! I am now working on a mobile version but learning some scripting and techy stuff. I did choose to use static images for my main image on my home page, which isn't high tech but until I get my mobile site up, at least there is an image rather than the Flash icon. Happy technology!

Oh, and if you are thinking, wow... Kim has done two blogs today, that is unusual. Why, yes it is. But the truth is I am just procrastinating... from working out. Ha!

The Swim Meet Sketch

2011-03-02T18:58:00.001-06:00

Just a sketch I did while sitting at my daughter's swim meet over the weekend. I especially like the little sister who is NOT happy. Hee hee.

She got braces...

2011-02-24T22:44:00.000-06:00

Yep. My oldest daughter is a total teenager now. Braces and all. So here's to you kiddo. For the next 18-24 months!

I LOVE pencils!

2011-02-24T19:53:00.001-06:00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pencils. I found them in a little shop in Florida and had to have them! They have great sayings on them like "Oh Happy Day", "Life is Tough. I recommend getting a manicure and a really cute helmet", "Goodbye. I'm off to join the circus.", "Live imperfectly with great delight." and "Some things just require cake." LOVE them!

Inspired!

2011-02-15T13:16:00.001-06:00

Over the last few months, I have been having so much fun with exploring my illustration style and trying new things, exploring more photoshop and illustrator tricks and... what has made me most happy is going back to my pencil sketches. That has always been my true love and how i can most express myself on paper. I read somewhere to do what you love most. So that is what I did.... I went back to what I love most! Of course, I need to throw in a little photoshop and illustrator where necessary... Just to jazz it up a bit! My portfolio and esty shop don't show this so I will update those too. I have some exciting projects in the work that I just can't share yet but will asap.
I feel like life is like a candy store. There is just SO much to do, to be inspired by. Life is just sooooo exciting! Wish there were more hours in the day, more minutes in the hour!

OMG

2010-12-27T19:16:00.000-06:00

Okay, I admit that I am not the best at blogging on a regular basis but...seriously, Halloween?? Ok it is almost the new year and i missed a whole holiday....thanksgiving! I promise I will be better now. And that is because I now have my very own iPad. So excited!! Santa bought it for me because I was a very good girl of course! So after I spent the last few days trying to recover my password so I can blog (of course, I could of walked down a flight of stairs to my regular computer and look it up, that seemed unthinkable because why not just use the iPad and guess 20,000 times. But I gave in tonight and started up my regular computer, and who knew... Here I am blogging! So here is to a happy new year and a lot more blogs!

Happy Halloween

2010-10-05T23:09:00.001-05:00

Happy Halloween to everyone! This is one of my illustrations I did last year but I think these little guys are so cute so I wanted to share them again. Sorry I haven't published any blogs for a while. My life has been oh-so-busy! I have been working on illustrating for two books and keeping busy with my family. I PROMISE to blog more often... soon. Really!

Late for Mother's Day

2010-07-16T02:09:00.000-05:00

I started this illustration 2 days before Mother's Day. It has been a while. My baby was sick tonight and I got emotional only as a mother could. I needed to finish this piece. For all my babies. I love you.

My oldest is the big girl. Thank you Kayla for taking care of Haley!

More flowers!

2010-04-21T19:15:00.001-05:00

Sunny days. Ah, the memories. Everyday lately has been a sunny day. I love that!

Field of Love

2010-04-04T22:31:00.001-05:00

I just can't believe of beautiful this weather has been lately. It is just amazing. I drew this picture because it reminded me of early spring. Childhood memories of running in open fields (it could of been a dream but I SWEAR I recall this!). Gee, maybe it was even on a commercial on tv?! But in any case... it makes me happy! Here's to sunshine and innocence!

Yeah! It is Spring!

2010-04-01T06:04:00.000-05:00

I don't know about you but I sure am happy that spring is finally here. I have been working on some more illustrations and couldn't be more excited. All I need is 5 more hours in my day, then I will be set! Here is a sneak preview of my Bubbles Girl.I still have quite of bit work to do but I wanted to post her anyway.

Eden Creative Studio (A GREAT Graphic Design and Marketing Studio!)

2010-03-10T07:09:00.000-06:00

I had the pleasure of connecting with a great graphic designer that I met while cruizing on Etsy! Her designs are awesome and I was delighted to interview her! Read below on Eden and her business!

1. Tell me about yourself.
I was always into fine art growing up, and even considered art school, but ultimately got a degree in business with a major in marketing. During my 15 year career in marketing, I picked up graphic design. My employers were thrilled to not pay an outside graphic designer for brochures, etc., and I really enjoyed the work. I became interested in invitation design specifically, after designing items for my own wedding in May 2008. My last job was Director of Marketing & Communications for a medium-sized civil engineering firm. I was laid off in May 2009 after six years in that position. Troubling as it was, being jobless allowed me to consider the possibility of opening my own design firm and doing graphic design full time. From there, Eden Creative Studio was born. In addition to my Etsy shop, I provide graphic design and marketing services for local and national corporate clients.

Outside of Eden Creative Studio, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our cats. I have recently started taking classes to learn American Sign Language. I also volunteer for my local animal shelter, am a vegetarian and regularly practice yoga.

2. What inspires you the most?
I think artists find inspiration all over. You almost can’t hide from it, nor can you turn it off. When I see something beautiful, something just clicks. I might see a logo on a grocery bag or a local farm landscape and find inspiration from that. I’m also a pop culture junkie and am often inspired by trends.

3. How do you find time to do it all?
I work on my Etsy and graphic design businesses full time (often more than full time) and it seems fairly easy to manage my time. I enjoy it so much it doesn’t feel like work, so I have a harder time making myself stop working than anything else!

4. What is your typical day like?
I wake up, feed the cats and go into my home office where I fill orders, answer convos, and work on orders in progress. I usually go to the post office every day before it closes. They know me very well there! At night I go to yoga or my ASL (American Sign Language) class. Before bed, I often work on my little Acer netbook answering convos and reading the Etsy forums. I love to read so I usually indulge in a few pages of a book before I fall asleep.

5. Which is your favorite product you sell on Etsy and why?
My favorite item changes daily and it’s usually the latest item I have designed. I recently entered the world of wedding invitation design and I am particularly enamored with these:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41637540

6. Do you have a blog, twitter, website or Facebook?
I do not blog right now but I do have/participate in the following. (I love Twitter!):
Website: http://www.edencreativestudio.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/edencre8ivstdio
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/edencreativestudio

Illustration Friday - Perspective

2010-03-03T21:31:00.000-06:00

Hi, this is what I have posted for Illustration Friday. I was really missing doing my illustrations for that (ok, I really only did a few in the past but I just have been so busy lately!) My super, duper, uper late New Year's Resolution is going to be: to do an Illustration Friday each week! Okay, you heard it here... on my blog, every Friday, for the rest of the year.... Illustration Friday!

The topic was perspective. I was focused on what success means to a child. From a child's perspective, success is hanging from a tree without falling. Ta Dah!!!! This so makes me smile:)

The Best Illustrators on Etsy That You’ve Probably Never Seen: Part 2

2010-03-02T16:43:00.000-06:00

IndieSmiles.com
posted Part II of the Power of the Pen and Pencil

The Best Illustrators on Etsy That You’ve Probably Never Seen: Part 2
By contributing columnist Michelle AKA: Little Toad

This is what Michelle had to say: "I had the pleasure of getting to ask these talented artist questions about their work and where they hope their work takes them. Please not only read this article but visit their shops I promise you will be transported to a different world and look at ours in a new way. These are undiscovered talents that I know will become your new favorites."

Thanks Michelle for posting my work! I was drooling over the great art she had posted. Go take a look at it yourself. Truly inspiring!!

The Power of the Pen/Pencil

2010-02-25T07:20:00.000-06:00

Swing over to LittleToad's blog and check out her fabulous article in her blog for "The Power of the Pen/Pencil". I will be featured in the part 2 and let you know when I am.

Since Michelle said it the best, here is what she has to say about each of the illustrators!

"The Best Illustrators on Etsy That You’ve Probably Never Seen: Part 1

I had the pleasure of asking these talented artists questions about their work and where they hope their work takes them. Please not only read this article but visit their shops I promise you will be transported to a different world and look at ours in a new way. These are undiscovered talents that I know will become your new favorites."

It is almost spring... maybe

2010-02-22T07:15:00.000-06:00

Well, yesterday I was convinced that it was almost springtime. I went on a long run and I saw... GRASS! I can't quite tell you how much that excites me but it does. I love spring. I love new beginnings. I love it all. It motivates me like you can't believe in all areas of my life. I am ignoring my husband's roll of the eyes... "you do this every year" he says. "You get all excited, then a snow storm hits and you start with the... 'I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE'". Oh silly husband of mine. Maybe, just maybe the snow is done for the winter. Yes, it is only mid-Feburary.. but a gal can have dreams, can't she?

Twisted Love

2010-02-13T23:43:00.000-06:00

So, here is my latest creation. It is called Twisted Love. I so much love hand sketching my illustrations. Something about using your hands is so rewarding. So, this is in honor of Valentine's Day with those that have a twisted kind of love! NOT saying that I do of course!!! My husband gave me the BEST BEST BEST present ever... a coffee table book on the history of the IRONMAN. Seriously, forget the roses, forget the 3-carrot diamonds (not really, but until that happens...), forget the chocolates.... this was the BEST present ever. My hubby... knows exactly what I like!

Sneak Peek

2010-02-05T23:14:00.000-06:00

I have a bunch more illustrations to upload and some new cards but have been super sick the last two days. So this weekend, I promise to get them all uploaded AND I will also be featuring this awesome graphic designer I ran across in Etsy. Here are some images of my new illustrations. Hope you like them!

These are some of the last of my alphabet animals. Can't believe I am done with them. About a month behind BUT that is how it is. The N is a Newt, the Q is for Quail, the U is for Unicorn... what else are you questioning? Yes, there were saved for last because I had to actually research for my drawings and animals. Who knew!!!

Newest illustration

2010-01-28T07:31:00.001-06:00

I just finished this but haven't posted it to my etsy shop yet. Isn't he cute?

Journals

2010-01-26T11:39:00.000-06:00

I have been creating a few journals that are on my Etsy shop. I wonder if people love notebooks and journals as much as I do. I use them for everything and something about having a new journal in hand, is like a brand new start. Okay, call me crazy... it is just paper BUT it is like starting a new year, a new diet, a new beginning. Just like when I was in high school and college, I would write my class notes in a notebook but THEN have to transfer it to "my notebook". Best handwriting was saved for this! Anyways, here are some of my journals I have created!

Inspired!

2010-01-22T23:01:00.000-06:00

It has been awhile since I have last blogged. I really don't know why because I am on the computer 24/7. And I do have alot to say. Let's just say I have been very busy creating lately. Check out my Etsy shop and you will see a bunch more items for sale in my shop. Today I got my cards in the mail. i am super excited! Here they are...

It is over??

2009-12-29T14:43:00.001-06:00

Okay, this Christmas seemed so different this year? Not that that is a bad thing by any means... it was so much less stress. Maybe because the kids are older this year. I have a 13 and an 8 year old so now that we are onto our next stage of parenting, life is always so much easier. I just didn't expect Christmas to be a difference, but it was.

I have had extra time this week to work on more illustrations and am loving it. Check out more of my Alpha Animals in my Etsy store when you get a chance. I really love my little alligator. If you are from the 80's, you cannot possibly have an alligator without it being associated with pink and green!

Y is for Yak!

2009-12-16T23:42:00.000-06:00

Okay, I had this grand goal of finishing my Alpha Grunge Animals before Dec 1. So, what happened? Seriously, who stole my time? I just posted my elephant and my fox just yesterday on my Etsy shop so that is 2 more down! I am going to focus so I can complete allll the letters. My daughter was teasing me tonight about the "hard" letters. Like Y. hmmmm, isn't a Yak what every alphabet book uses for the Y?? I really am not sure what a Yak even looks like. The 13 year old told me it was kind of like a buffalo. Well, I thought that sounded right.... what the heck does a Yak look like? My husband laughed his head off at us, well actually at me. Probably for listening to her. Was she just messing with me? Why can't I remember what a Yak looks like? And why do I keep capitalizing the Y in the word Yak? I am going to look up a Yak and see what is really looks like. Hmmmm, I will save that for another day. Maybe later... but I will look.... sometime soon.

My Website is FINALLY updated

2009-12-04T17:39:00.000-06:00

Check out my updated website at www.kimsieboldstudios.com. It took me a while to get going again with my website am I am so happy I finally finished what I started (a while ago!) ha! Check it out and bookmark it.

It's almost Christmas!

2009-12-04T11:13:00.000-06:00

Wow, one holiday to the next. I can't believe Christmas is almost here. We scaled down our Christmas tree this year to a much smaller tree. Although the kids weren't too happy, I explained now it will look like you have TONS of presents! Don't think that will fly but that is the way it is. I would show you a picture but I don't think I could take any creative criticism! My art, maybe... my tree.. not. I like it even if no one else does:)

This is a picture I create last Christmas that was auctioned off for charity. I am sure I have posted it somewhere before but I just came across it on my computer and smiled. I used my little one as a model. Which is kind of funny because she should have little devil horns instead of wings! Ha. My little Hail Storm is what we use to call her. My kids are a HUGE inspiration for me. I will check in with them alot and ask what they think or let them art direct me sometimes. That is so fun because their little brains just think so creatively. It is funny how creativity is ageless. They might not have the same skills technically but their brains are so uninhibited and innocent that they have such an advantage over adults I think. Lucky kids... I want to be one again!

Etsy illustrations

2009-11-21T13:08:00.001-06:00

I have been adding quite a bit to my line of illustrations over the last few weeks to my Etsy shop. I am having some much fun and I am becoming somewhat obsessive! I have many more illustrations I need to list in my shop but just need to get to it. I have even been giving up more workouts because I just want to sit on the computer. Ok... I spend 95% of my day at work on the computer and have been spending many hours out of work on the computer. Seriously... what did I do before there were computers? That actually is why I like doing my line drawings and sketching by hand, because it isn't on the computer. A gals gotta have a break before carpal tunnel sets in!

I forgot to show you my fabric!

2009-11-21T13:02:00.000-06:00

This was my halloween fabric I created from my line of animals. Aren't they cute? I had submitted this design on Spoonflower.com for a contest. I didn't win but I ordered a swatch of fabric. I am not sure what I am going to do wtih it. My sister suggested making a pillow. Hmmm, I don't really think I want a pillow with my little animals on it but I will think of something! It is too cute to not do something with it.

Frames

2009-11-14T00:59:00.000-06:00

Here are some frames I worked on years ago. I love these frames. Not sure really what to do with them. I have about 15 or more.
****Update... I will be donating my frames to my daughter's girl scout Kids Only Sale. Our wonderful troop leader wants to raise enough money so each girl will have a complete Girl Scout uniform for next year. Considering I can't even (ok, I could... but time is short) sew on patches to her vest from last year, I am impressed! Sadly, last year her troop leader ended up sewing all her patches on for me. I think she felt sorry for my little one. Really, I am a good mom... I really am. I just have a hard time finding the spare time to sew patches on. Let alone figure out how to use the sewing machine I bought myself a few years ago. Although... I did sew her a cape. But that is another story for another blog!

*****Update #2. I ended up only giving half away! I keep going back to these silly frames the last few years and want to do more with them. So I STILL was generous, wasn't I? Or does that make me greedy by taking half back for myself. hmmmm. I will have to think about that one!

New print arrived!

2009-11-12T19:59:00.000-06:00

I received my "fall time" print and am so excited! This was one of my first illustrations in this style so I want to frame it for my office. I am hoping to redesign my office this winter and will display it in my blog. But it may be a while before you see anything! Here it is framed. Isn't it cute!

Right now all I want to do is create, draw and design. If ONLY I won the lottery, i would have more time to fulfill my passions!! I am also working on finishing some picture frames that I actually started years ago and haven't known what to do with them until now! They were 95% done and then I moved on to something else because I really didn't know what to do with them.

I am having so much fun with etsy.com. I am so inspired by the talent and the creative energy of etsy's website. Love it, love it, love it!!!

My Etsy Shop is Open!

2009-11-06T01:13:00.000-06:00

Come check out my Etsy shop. What seemed like forever, I just finally said it is time to get this shop open. Whoooo hoo!!
Check it out at http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimsieboldstudios

Boys and their Toys

2009-11-05T20:37:00.001-06:00

I created this little guy because I think boys need more illustrative rights! It just seems so much easier to draw girly things. Just like shopping for baby girls... they get the cute outfits. The girls get the center stage. But something about little boys just steal my heart! I have two girls so don't get me wrong... I wouldn't trade them for the world. The completely steal my heart, over and over. But something about little toddler boys is just cute. Maybe it is before all the macho-ness comes out (and don't get me wrong about that either! ha). So, cheers to the boys. Here is my little boy playing with his toys!

Ballerina Girl

2009-11-05T07:31:00.001-06:00

Okay, I have to admit I couldn't get the song "Ballerina Girl" by Loniel Richie (i know... i know...) out of my head after I titled this blog. I was even singing the song and my 8-year old said... "What the heck Mom!!". I just laughed and contiued to have flash backs to the 7th grade. Seems just like yesterday.

Hopscotch!

2009-11-02T22:55:00.000-06:00

Let the games begin!

2009-10-27T23:26:00.000-05:00

Where it all started...

2009-10-27T12:38:00.001-05:00

This was my first series drawing for this collection. I am inspired by simplicity and really wanted to work freehand... it reminds me of more simple times, a bit old-fashion and innocent.

Airing my dirty laundry!

2009-10-27T07:28:00.000-05:00

A fine spring day just airing out the laundry!

Welcome to Kim Siebold Studios!

2009-10-27T07:25:00.000-05:00

Welcome to my studio! I am excited to show you my new line of illustrations. I welcome all comments to my posts. Thanks for taking a look at my work... I hope you enjoy my illustrations!