You could think of Field Notes as my “blog” of observations. Periodically peek into my sketchbook, eavesdrop on my conversations, get a glimpse of my projects — and lens on life in Silicon Valley.
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Helen turns 30 , Megan turns 60 (2017, 2019)
In 2019, my sister, Katy “commissioned” me (for free, mind you) to create a deck of cards for her daughter and my niece, Helen, in honor of her 30th birthday. I had created such a deck for a friend’s birthday in 2017 by crowdsourcing answers to the question “What I love about …” by asking friends at her birthday party. For Helen, we got fancy and created a google survey inviting friends, relatives, former teachers and colleagues to share qualities they love about her, along with any associated visual images that came to mind. I synthesized this into a deck of 30+ original watercolor drawings. Helen and my friend Megan both cherish (their word) this little portable pick-me-up and reminder of why they are uniquely wonderful.
Why Not NOT Drive?: An Empowering Guide to Letting Go of the Wheel (2018)
Many of us have been there with a loved one when it seems like time for them to hang up their car keys. That time came with my mom in 2018, then newly 90. My sisters and I were at our wits end and wanted to find a way using visuals and humor to give her motivation and agency in making the transition from driving herself to the joys of getting around through other means. Ask me how it all worked out.