This morning, I started practicing a watercolor version of an alphabet I had doodled in one of my old sketchbooks. It was inspired by some of the amazing work of illustrator, Amy Borrell. I’m working toward developing a set of hand-lettered typefaces that can be part of my lettering “vocabulary” — alphabets that I’m very familiar with painting and drawing.
Just some quickie watercolor script practice today. Happy Monday! Hope yours is loverly!
No foolin! Today’s practice is a little encouragement toward good thoughts and getting over the hump this week — from Roald Dahl. I’m not sure why the orange was so shaky this morning, but it’s all good!
I’ve been working on some illustration projects this week, and this is my first chance for practice work! Not sure why this lyric came to mind, except I’ve been working with my Baby Girl on some paper craft projects this week too. If there was ever a girl who saw the world through a kaleidoscope, it’s my Baby Girl!
Happy Vernal Equinox!Just a little reminder to be who you are and add to the loveliness!
Hello & welcome! I’m Haley Montgomery, and I’m the designer and owner of Small Pond Graphics. I sometimes fancy myself a frog kisser— a documentarian coaxing poignant moments from unexpected places. This blog has evolved from those moments.
The small Pond FIELD GUIDE is part diary, part sketchbook, and part wish list – an archive of ordinary wonders. For years, this space has housed my stories – creative ideas, vintage inspiration, our forays into curious places, and the simple artifacts of quiet of conscious living. Through watercolor, photography, and illustrated tales, these pages uncover the blessing of ordinary days and the wonder found in authentic places and pursuits.
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