The 2024 calendar depicted the western zodiac signs. I chose to illustrate each zodiac sign with a mythological tale that highlighted an animal associated with the sign. Unlike the Chinese Zodiac which is comprised of all animals, the Western Zodiac … Continued
The 2023 calendar revisited the seasons of the year calendar from 2010. For this version I added color to the illustrations and gathered them on a single sheet. I removed the zodiac element and put in a ring design in … Continued
The 2011 calendar marked the beginning of a twelve year series of calendars depicting the Chinese Zodiac. Each year beginning with the Year of the Rabbit in 2011, I would research an ancient Chinese legend about the particular Zodiac animal … Continued
The 2010 calendar showcased the seasons of the year. I wanted to represent a physical being that would have dominion over their respective time of year. I called them Season heralds because they mark the start of the season. During … Continued
The idea for the 2009 calendar started with finding different years that began on the same day of the week as 2009. After gathering a list of years that fit the criteria, I searched for interesting events that happened during … Continued
The 2008 calendar featured the Western Zodiac. I reimagined the astrological signs as sports mascots of a zodiac star league complete with team names. Some names were easy to come up with but Aquarius proved challenging until I found the … Continued
The 2007 calendar introduced another interest of mine, playing cards. I have been collecting playing card decks over the years. The unique designs and history of the suits have always fueled my imagination. The idea of “House of Cards” drawing … Continued
The “Fantastic Carousel” 2006 calendar featured four sheets of full color carousel horses with three months of the year on each page. I was always fascinated by the decorative elements on the carved horses of a carousel. I wanted to … Continued
The YEAR of the Dragons 2005 calendar had a different dragon for each month. A few examples are shown here. February had a wingless cupid riding a dragon. To commemorate the longest day of daylight in June, I had a … Continued
It is a yearly challenge I create for myself. The challenge is to come up with an idea, create art and print up a unique calendar. It began in 2005 with the YEAR of the DRAGONS calendar and twenty years … Continued
