these chairs aren't SO ugly....

Twin chairs that have been in the family since birth

Both Lauren and Kelley have each won a custom illustration worth $150! The final pieces are 8.5x11 inches printed on acid-free 100% cotton rag card stock as well as a digital high res file suitable for reprints. I loved drawing these chairs! They are my favorite sort of project, something loved and cherished with a story as well as history.  

Kelley says: 

Wow! Thanks for selecting my chair for runner up! Wasn't expecting that! It and its twin are both Westinghouse chairs made in Pennsylvania in the mid-1980s. My mom bought them (they were originally dark green) the year before I was born. She had them reupholstered in the mid-1990s when jewel tons were big. She breastfed both my sister and me in the chairs, as I did my son. They're in sad shape now and need new upholstery, but they still have great bones!

I know Kelley and her family will be glad to have the new, reupholstered chairs around for a long time to come, but I also hope this little picture reminds them of their past, their love, and their family for even longer.

A memento.

As for Lauren's chair, here is the drawing I will be sending her. I haven't heard back from her yet, so hopefully this will motivate her to get in touch!

Big congratulations to Amanda and all the Sprucettes in Austin on their amazing book, and a special thank you everyone for for participating and to Spruce Austin & Storey Publishing for inviting me to participate in this awesome contest....I loved seeing everyone's chairs and reading all your wonderful stories!