The Print Queue.

I may have mentioned that I started printing the isa collection, although I realize I haven't given any visual reference to the line. I'm only halfway done with just the notecards, and I was hoping to have them completed before I posted any imagery. However! I recently updated the look of the Nibby blog here to include a little snippet of what's to come. I'm not sure why I'm always so cryptic—perhaps it's because Nibby is in a constant holding pattern, and there's always something (and simutaneously nothing) to tell. The organic illustrations in the background image are indeed drawings from isa, and I'm truly excited about how the line is looking. Slowly, but surely!

I've printed just one color, and each print is slightly different. Once I slap on the second color(s) and trim, and score, and complete my handmade envelopes, and decide on packaging, they'll be ready to sell! Not a lot of work at all!

The other project in line to print are my highly-popular coasters, by which I mean, my brother and my friends think they're cool. But really, they are. The project started as a mere Christmas gift (which these things often do), and were too good to not include in the line. Sadly, they must be reprinted as the old logo mentions The Office, and I doubt that would fly. Luckily, NBC doesn't own the phrase, "Beer Me."

Back (old)

Front (current)

The Start of Things.

I recently came across an old card designed by MikWright that may have been the catalyst for my career in the stationary biz. I was in college at Santa Barbara when I first discovered the MikWright line, and I instantly fell in love with their vintage photography + snappy commentary. It may sound a bit silly, but it was this card that really changed my definition of a greeting card. Growing up in Smalltown, USA (Oroville, CA), our only greeting card offerings came from Walmart or Longs, which as you can imagine, didn't have many creative options beyond the standard Hallmark/American Greetings.

I recall laughing out loud when I opened this card, and felt the need to archive it and never give it away. I've probably had it for about nine years now:


If I can get someone to buy one of my pieces and decidedly not give it to anyone and hoard it for their own viewing pleasure, I'll feel like I've done my job.

A Collaboration.

By far, my favorite of all the emerging collections by Nibby is the isa collection. What makes this collection so special is the fact that it's a collaboration with my (now) 6-year-old niece, Isabelle. I've always admired that gal's talent as an artist, mesmerized by her meticulously crafted work since she could hold a Crayola. The collaboration started after she left a series of Sharpie doodles at my apartment, and eventually they appeared in my work. Those drawings remain as my chief inspiration for this venture.

Anyhoo, my sister and Isabelle will soon return to San Francisco for another special Auntie visit, and I thought I'd share the itinerary that my sweet niece and I brainstormed on:



For the record, we are going to:

* Watch seals
* Aquarium
* Make coffee
* Play in the park (or pork)
* Take a nap

Here! Here!

Something's Brewing.

We're gearing up over here to get two card lines printed for Nibby today: the Isa Collection and a line using imagery from my book, Celestial Interaction. Both card lines will be a bit experimental, a lot of slapping plates on the press and crossing fingers. The plan is to make each card a bit different, therefore one-of-a-kind.

The end.