Category Archives: Inspiration

Rock Flag and Eagle…happy 4th!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Christy Pepper Dawson

Yes, I actually own this figurine. A prized possession because of the reference to an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode where Charlie’s patriotism goes to extremes. Enjoy the scene below, and Happy 4th of July everyone!

Posted in Inspiration, Misc | Tagged 4th of july, america, Charlie Day, funny, happy 4th of july, humor, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, patriotic, patriotism, rock flag and eagle | Leave a comment

Disneyland & California Adventure!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Christy Pepper Dawson

My mom and I recently went to Disneyland & California Adventure and had an absolute blast! We went on the Haunted Mansion ride first (obviously), and ended the day with the new Little Mermaid ride. This was my favorite Disney princess … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Misc | Tagged California Adventure, childhood nostalgia, comic, disney princess, Disneyland, illustration, the little mermaid ride, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure, theme park | Leave a comment

Self Portrait

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Christy Pepper Dawson

I miss Eastern Canada today. I wish I could pick wild raspberries and run barefoot through the fields like a confused hippy. I long for the cold river rocks to form the buttons on my shirt, and the grand fir … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Portfolio | Tagged eastern canada, fox, illustration, illustrator, nature, photoshop, river, self portrait, trees | 3 Comments

Potrero, CA: desert dream

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Christy Pepper Dawson

I recently took a visit out to my grandmother’s ranch in Potrero California. It was a blast running around with dogs, catching grasshoppers, and making sure I didn’t step on any rattlesnakes (it is snake season after all). The temperature … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Portfolio | Tagged animals, animation, beach house, desert, nature, potrero, ranch, southern california, wild, wilderness, wildlife | 3 Comments

Edgar Allan Poe. always inspiring

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Christy Pepper Dawson

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged dream, Edgar Allan Poe, happy birthday, quote | 1 Comment

Dolls: Inspiring & Creepy

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

I’ve had an obsession & fear of dolls since I was about 5 years old. It’s only natural that I would be tremendously drawn to the photography of Tim Walker for Italian Vogue’s October issue. Enjoy! And be sure to … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged beautiful, creepy, dolls, italian vogue, october issue, photo shoot, photography, tim walker | 5 Comments

Mini LA Adventure

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

Some friends and I went up to lala land for the Tim Burton exhibit. It was incredible. Thank you Tim Burton for dreaming…then putting those dreams on paper…then turning those papers into films.

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je t’aime creatures

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged animals, Christy Pepper Dawson, creatures, minnesota, photography, photos, romania, San Diego | 2 Comments

drawing at the beach

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Christy Pepper Dawson

The other day I ventured off to the beach, sketchbook in hand.

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