Vesper Stamper Illustrationkitchen studio
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
Swan Book Part 3: Mother-Love
Posted on 11/21/11 / No comments
How the process of working on my Swan book has opened all sorts of relational doors for me.
The Legend of the Turducken
Posted on 11/18/11 / No comments
A little Thanksgiving story for your tryptophan-induced after-dinner lull. Enjoy.
Illustration Friday 11/16: “Silent”
Posted on 11/16/11 / 5 Comments
New piece from my swan book that perfectly fit this week’s Illustration Friday theme.
Swan Book, part 2: Seabirds and Self
Posted on 11/14/11 / 1 Comment
Part 2 of the process of working on my wordless picture book about a girl who secretly raises a swan, discovering her identity in doing so.
Why Every Artist Should Take On a Student
Posted on 11/10/11 / No comments
The richness that comes from paying it forward into the next generation of young artists, both for them and for you.
Swan Book-in-Progress, Part 1
Posted on 11/08/11 / 1 Comment
A description of my current book project and the work process.
Illustration Friday: Scary (10/30/11)
Posted on 11/02/11 / 2 Comments
“Scary” theme done without monsters, Halloween etc…but OK, maybe a little blood.
FREE Shower Chart for Kids!
Posted on 10/24/11 / 3 Comments
Free downloadable how-to-shower chart for kids to laminate and stick up in the shower!
Vesper Featured on Illustrator Saturday
Posted on 10/21/11 / No comments
Kathy Temean of SCBWI NJ interviewed me for her weekly feature.
Illustration Friday: Scattered (10/21/11)
Posted on 10/21/11 / 3 Comments
Is it her mind? Her hair? The tablecloth tucked somewhere?
Vesper’s Illustrations on a Monumental Scale!
Posted on 10/20/11 / No comments
Vesper’s line art to be etched in concrete on Long Island. 60 feet of fun!
Three Swan Pieces in Show on Upper West Side; Opening October 29
Posted on 10/20/11 / No comments
A triptych of my recent swan paintings will be up for the month of November at All Angels’ Church on the Upper West Side, NYC.
Parsons Alumni Exhibit Oct 21-23
Posted on 10/20/11 / No comments
Two of Vesper’s albums covers to be shown in the Aronson Gallery at Parsons.
Coloring Pages for All Angels’ Church
Posted on 04/28/11 / No comments
Free coloring pages depicting Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life for All Angels’ Church, NYC, including some of the challenges of depicting The Man.
Ben + Vesper giving away an iPod
Posted on 02/02/11 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
New Ben + Vesper Single is Out–With Album Art!
Posted on 11/02/10 / No comments
Ben + Vesper’s fourth album is set to be released in January. I collaborated with Ben on the album art, and you can download a single.
Elance is Killing Freelancers.
Posted on 05/18/10 / 1 Comment
I joined Elance about two years ago, and while I will continue to keep my profile on it under the free membership, I no longer feel it is worth my while to use it as a freelance job search site.
Heading to Norway!
Posted on 05/17/10 / No comments
Ben + Vesper has been asked to play in Norway in July.
Free Album Download by Vesper
Posted on 03/30/10 / 8 Comments
Vesper offers a free download of her 2009 album of hymns.
Ben + Vesper Tour, Day 5
Posted on 03/11/10 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
Two weeks only–commission a pen and ink drawing for $100
Posted on 02/24/10 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
Check out Legumaniac (my friend Jean’s farm blog)
Posted on 02/12/10 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
GORGEOUS sock pattern
Posted on 02/12/10 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
New Ben + Vesper EP Releases tomorrow!
Posted on 02/08/10 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
SCBWI Conference
Posted on 02/01/10 / No comments
Highlights from the conference that anyone in the field should attend.
Illustrators I love
Posted on 01/06/10 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
Self-Publishing Hint for Authors: A Wake-Up Call
Posted on 12/03/09 / No comments
No one should even entertain the thought of asking illustrators to work for free or below minimum wage.
SCBWI Conference is a GO!
Posted on 12/03/09 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
Top 5 Desert Island Colors
Posted on 06/10/09 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
Weathervane writes about our session
Posted on 05/13/09 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
New Ben + Vesper Recording!
Posted on 05/07/09 / No comments
Ben + Vesper are recording their third album with Sounds Familyre.
Welcome to My World
Posted on 04/23/09 / No comments
I’m not the only one whose studio often winds up migrating into the kitchen, now am I? Here are my musings about my creative process; about my band, Ben + Vesper; poetry; knitting–whatever I’m putting my hand to at the time.
