Barbara Johansen Newman
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    Back when guys stayed home more, listened to the radio and do other things at the same time, they probably labored over homemade lawn art, standing ashtray holders, and door stops. Usually they were made out of plywood, then painted. Look for slightly crackled paint. Many of the best of these were old comic strip characters like Jiggs and Maggie, or the ocasional Disney character. Black cats are plentiful. Also Butlers. You do not have to smoke to appreciate them.
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June 11, 2009

Hey-A brand new blog and a new direction

COMING SOON... something completely different... my new art and design blog: Design Rocket


This past year has brought some new direction in my life as an artist. Oh, I still love writing and illustrating children's books, but I've branched out and I thought it only fitting to create a new blog to go with my new art work. I'll still be keeping my old blog, Cats and Jammers Studio,  for when I want to really write something more than a few lines, and for when I want to ruminate about books, life, newspaper articles and other things that get me thinking.  

This blog is going to focus on other things that make me tick: art, design, decorating, collecting, antiques and crafts and all things just plain fun to look at. In other words more to look at,  less to read. 

CHECK BACK SOON!

June 11, 2009 at 06:45 PM |

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Mary Pierce

Barb -- Love, love, LOVE the illustration with this new blog. Can't wait to see more of what's in store here.

Posted by: Mary Pierce | June 15, 2009 at 08:05 PM

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