Big News!

**Hi All! Just wanted to share with you all my current plan to re-brand my online shop - with the name of this blog! Stay tuned for the new website coming soon**

Dear Loyal Baby Lucas Followers, I have a big announcement to share with you! I've decided, after much thought and soul searching, that going forward the name of my online shop and kids art brand will (soon be!) Linzer Lane. I began Baby Lucas a little over a year ago, while pregnant with our son Leon. The goal was twofold - to offer adorable baby gifts and artwork to families, while working at home so I could care for our new little one full time. This past year I have used every single nap and hour of spare time to create, print, ship and market Baby Lucas. It has been a wonderful experience that has allowed me to continue my career as an artist, all while being assisted daily by my mini co-worker. My initial vision for Baby Lucas was to offer a wide array of gifts for baby (clothing, plush toys, books), but slowly I started in realize that you were mostly looking for something quite simple - darling art prints for your child's space. Not only that, but out of all the many things I was creating, you were most taken with the world of my of my Linzer Lane animal characters. 

*About Linzer Lane* In 2014 I moved abroad for two years with my husband to Salzburg, Austria. During that time I was enchanted with the lovely way of life there. The beautiful storefronts, immaculate cafes, alpine animals, and ornate holiday rituals. We lived on a street called 'die Linzergasse' - and I started to create characters that lived in an imaginary world inspired by our neighborhood. Ever since we moved back to the US in 2016, I have held and nurtured that experience within my artwork. I have grown to really love this little cast of animals, each with their own unique personality and story, and I hope their adventures will entertain and delight you throughout the year.

Can't wait for this new chapter to begin, and to continue offering you adorable artwork for little ones!

Much Much Love, Ashley (aka Lady Lucas ) & Leon (aka Moose)

The apple of my eye - 'Moose'

How to Draw a Hedgehog : Lady Lucas Style

Every Thursday I teach a book club in Manhattan called, 'The Book Blossoms (to find out more about different club locations just click on the link!)'. The children always make me smile when it comes to their willingness to embrace new books and get creative - either by writing original poems and stories or by creating  their own artwork. Last week, I threw my own book into the mix during a character art session. I was tickled beyond belief that the children took a shot at drawing Iggie - and they did such a beautiful job!

I was inspired so much by their artwork, I wanted to offer a free 'How to Draw Iggie the Hedgehog' printable graphic to my readers, which can find below. This page appears in the book itself, but for those that just like the drawing part - this one is for you!

Iggie's body starts with a simple egg shape, and then the fun continues from there ;) Start with light pencil outline, and then trace with a thin tipped sharpie, removing the pencil lines with an eraser after.

Right click on the image to save to your desktop. If you would like the original PDF just email me and I'm happy to send it your way! xo

Happy Drawing Everyone!

xo Lady Lucas

PS - Iggie's Gingerbread is available on Amazon and makes the perfect gift for kiddos ages 4 - 8 years of age!

Day 9: Snowman Coloring Sheet Giveaway

Today's Prize

One Digital Copy of the Snowman Coloring Page

1 page PDF snowman themed coloring page perfect for parties or as a stocking stuffer!

How to Enter

1) Leave a comment below sharing your favorite snowman memory.

2) Become a follower of Lady Lucas Art on Instagram

**OPEN TO US & INTERNATIONAL READERS - ALL YOU NEED IS AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO ENTER!!**

Winners Will Be Announced December 14th.

xo
Lady Lucas

Arts & Crafts Crate DIY

Looking for an easy way to organize all your many markers, craft items and scissors? All you need is a crate! You can find a nice wooden one at most big box craft stores or even IKEA. Decorate it for your child (or for you!) using hot glue and scrapbook materials such as clip art, buttons and gems.

Fill the crate with fancy paper or plastic cups and glass jars, then organize all your materials! A crate filled with mason jars would look super modern and organized  ;)

Love & Buttons,

Zoë

Do YOU have a craft room or craft table at home? Share a pic or URL in the comments. I would love to see it!

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