Happy New Year Y2K 20 Years Later

Posted on December 28, 2019 by The Art Of Vikki

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the Y2K hysteria of December 31st, 1999. Happy New Year! We didn’t die!

Now, you can easily search for the old news reports about the Millennium Bug and read why computer systems were, or were not, going to implode at the stroke of midnight, thrusting all of mankind into a new Dark Ages amid a Y2K apocalypse. This, however, is a more personal story of one small person tasked with testing and patching office computers in the months leading up to Y2K and The End Of The World. Continue reading →

Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie Palooza

Posted on November 22, 2019 by The Art Of Vikki

Thanksgiving is still a week away but already I am fighting the urge to put up my Christmas decorations. Normally I am the first one to mock Christmas displays going up in stores before Halloween and the last two years they have been sneaking in at the end of Continue reading →

Your Own Personalized Coloring Book: A Once In A Blue Moon Opportunity

Posted on October 10, 2019 by The Art Of Vikki

This is your once in a blue moon opportunity to commission a personalized hand drawn artist’s coloring book created with love and care just for you.

A personalized designer coloring book, hand drawn by Vikki exclusively for you, is an outstanding opportunity for the discerning gift giver or philanthropist. The ultimate in exclusivity and luxury, the personalized coloring book is a unique way to Continue reading →

Artfully Amazing Dinosaurs – New Maze Puzzle And Coloring Book

Posted on August 11, 2019 by The Art Of Vikki

My newest book Artfully Amazing Dinosaurs just dropped on the virtual shelves of Amazon on August 8, 2019. This activity book is my second title in a series of maze books for kids… and adults too!

I absolutely love this book. This hand drawn book is filled with original dinosaur mazes for kids and their parents or any adult who is still a kid at heart. There are large and lumbering Brontosaurus, toothy T-Rex and his cousins, dinosaurs that fly through the air and swimming dinosaurs navigating prehistoric seas. Sometimes Continue reading →

New Throw Blankets At Redbubble

Posted on July 31, 2019 by The Art Of Vikki

Redbubble has introduced a slew of new products in 2019 and among my favorites would have to be the new throw blankets. I love them. With allover full color printing and three sizes to choose from, these unique throw blankets make super cuddly gifts and are the perfect way to add a pop of fun to almost any room.

Inspired by the new throw blankets, I updated the monogram and decorative letter designs in my Redbubble Shop and created Continue reading →

Artfully Amazing Animals: Maze Puzzle Games To Color

Posted on May 31, 2019 by The Art Of Vikki

I am proud and so pleased to introduce Artfully Amazing Animals which is my first in a series of maze books for kids… and adults too!

This hand drawn book is filled with animal mazes for kids and their parents or any adult who is a kid at heart. There are spiders and bees, sharks and gold fish, beetles and bunnies, dinosaurs and even a unicorn; sometimes the animal is the actual maze while Continue reading →

Wedding Trends 2019: Pampas Grass

Posted on April 30, 2019 by The Art Of Vikki

Pampas grass for weddings. It’s hot. This non-floral trend has been gaining admirers in past years and is now a favorite among brides looking beyond typical flower arrangements. From bridal bouquets to wedding arches and table decor, pampas grass is a beautiful alternative to the standard roses and such and is on trend for 2019. Continue reading →

Easter Designs For People Who Aren’t Into Pastels And Flowers

Posted on February 28, 2019 by The Art Of Vikki

Easter. A time of Spring, pastel colors and delicate flowers. But for those people who aren’t into pastels and flowers, here are some Easter designs that are more neutral or on the other end of the spectrum, very brightly colored.

First up is a faux wood texture style Easter bunny and Easter eggs. Shown on a tote bag, an Easter brunch and egg hunt invitation and a paper plate, this Easter design Continue reading →

Faith And Dreams – A Christian Coloring Book Filled With Inspiration

Posted on November 30, 2018 by The Art Of Vikki

My fifth coloring book, published this year, is Faith And Dreams: Weekly Inspiration And Scripture. Built on the foundations of my previous book Fanciful Garden: A Weekly Journal And Coloring Book, Faith And Dreams almost designed itself. I had created all the drawings for Fanciful Garden with journal writing and diary entries in mind. It was a new experience leaving blank space on my drawings and when I was done Continue reading →

Fanciful Garden – Coloring For Teens, Preteens And Grownups

Posted on September 22, 2018 by The Art Of Vikki

I am very proud of this new release “Fanciful Garden: A Weekly Journal And Coloring Book” which will appeal to teens, preteens and grownups alike. Designed with room on each page to write around and among the illustrations, perfect for creative journal writing or diary entries, there are also bonus pages with decorative borders for additional notes. Pure colorists can make use of that extra space to add their own details or create colorful and inventive background effects. Continue reading →