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All “Types” of Artistic Inspiration
I suppose I’m like most artists in the fact that I love to fill my studio with objects that inspire my creative juices. Often these images also make their way into my illustrations. One of my favorite...
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Our Image is a Dog Halloween Card!
The Making of a Dog Halloween Card It’s hard to believe we are into October already and Halloween is just a few weeks away. This year I am proud to announce that one of my illustrations is being...
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There’s Nothing Like a Dog Art Show for Inspiration
It’s no secret that I love creating artwork of dogs. So it was a natural decision to attend The Dog Show: The Art of Our Canine Companions which is currently on view at the Morris Museum through...
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DIY Dog Bed for Two Big Dogs
Repurposing our old couch to make a bed for our two Labs. Being an artist means always looking for the creative potential in things. So, when it came time to finally take our old green sleeper sofa to...
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Lemonade Stand for Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Is October too late to have a lemonade stand to raise money for Guiding Eyes for the Blind? Not according to Maddie and Milo! First they asked me to make some cookies and mix up a few pitchers of...
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Excuse Me Officer, But Is That A New Image I See There?
Since we began selling prints through Maddie Lab Studio, my firefighter illustration has been one of the most popular prints. Customers often order customization to include changing the number on the...
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Studio Sketches: Through the Sketchbook and What Kathleen Found There
Studio Sketches – A Way to Continue Learning and Growing My studio is a wonderful part of my life that I truly cherish. When I walk up the stairs I always feel that I’ve entered a magical place where...
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Life Is Better When It Snows – Labrador Retriever Posters
We’ve noticed a trend with our Life Is Better Posters: They involve a lot of snow! We have three posters with the phrase “Life Is Better When It Snows”, and we’re pretty sure that’s because it’s true....
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Sculpting Maddie and Milo
Part of the fun of having two Labs is watching the unique relationship that develops between them. Maddie and Milo are 9 ½ years apart, so their relationship swings from playmates to roommates to “big...
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Drawing Sleeping Dogs – What Great Reference!
There’s nothing better than sketching a sleeping dog! Aside from the fact that Maddie and Milo are adorable in their slumber, they don’t move! This is one of the best aspects of drawing sleeping dogs....
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