Angst University

Other favorites of the summer: Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia, The Girl in the Red Coat by Kate Hamer, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, and The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, I would have loved to have done sketchbook reviews for all of these, but I was busy making my new book, The House Remains. Look for a post about this and information about where to purchase soon!

Spring is in the air and people are out doing weird stuff!

Work comics.

HI there! Thank you for your sweet message! Yes, I love working with people on commissions. Shoot me an email [email protected]!

I could keep this up for weeks, honestly

Grocery store pirate!

Desk sketches

This is the best time of year for post-work porch drawing.

(When I posted this the first time I forgot a page! Oops!)

CCS is not easy. Some people in your life might think you’re crazy for wanting to spend all your time putting pictures in tiny boxes. But whether you go for a week or two years, it will change your life.

Spending quality time with my light box this weekend.

Merry Christmas from the menagerie.

I painted this on a rainy day when I was in a rainy state of mind. It makes me feel cozy! Want it? http://laurelholden.storenvy.com/products/11199273-rainy-day-painting

Dog show!!

I went to visit Romey in New Orleans and this time I told myself I was going to slow down and do more sketching! This sights and sounds of New Orleans are really magical. Oh also I highly recommend La Crepe Nanou! We ate there for our third anniversary and it was so delicious.