Unbalance vs Balance - IF

This gouache sketch features my dachshund Cookie. It was created back in 2000. Cookie is still now 11.
It may represent balance rather than unbalance, what do you think?

© 2000 Heidi Younger

Explorium • A Nature Classroom

The finished map. it will be used as posters and brochures


The sketch

This is my first job for a public Library. Middle Country Library is building an "Explorium" which is a nature activity, educational area. Ground breaking is this fall. The Explorium will feature 13 stations designed to allow kids to interact with nature. Basically a "hands-on" outdoor nature classroom.


Detail • formal reading area

The features include Buddha boards, A nature art center, a water feature, a stage, an activity center, a willow tunnel, a building center, a formal reading garden, a vegetable growing area, a gathering area, a climbing area, a messy mulch area, an abc log balance walk... all along a red brick pathway. The client wanted an informative map that was illustrated.
I was given architectural plans and photos of the featured items and visited the site and took photos of the building and the existing trees. The project took 2 months to complete.


Detail • water feature


Middle Country Library has very special architecture


I was very impressed with the grounds of the library. These photos were taken in August when I started the project


The future entry door to the Explorium - a red circle above will be added


The entry with the buddha boards- kids draw with water


The Library has unique windows and siding that resembles fish scales


The larger circular window will have a flowering tree in front

I loved working on this project, combining my love of nature with my love of Libraries plus the challenge of happy nature loving kids. I hope that more institutions realize the importance of having kids interact directly with nature. The Explorium will be complete Spring of 2010.

Middle Country Public Library is located at : 101 Eastwood Blvd. Centereach, NY 11720 (631) 585-9393

© Heidi Younger

Back to Drawing

Cookie relaxing

Great model
I've been in the middle of 2 large projects- and nowhere near finished enough to post anything. To unwind at the end of the day I like to relax with my dog and draw her (obviously). Returning to my love of just pen and ink. Keeping it simple.
© Heidi Younger

Go Little Mouse

Washington Post- September 17

Have you ever found yourself endeared to a mouse? At first you're appalled at the discovery that your personal space has been invaded, your food stocks violated. But after awhile you notice how smart the little pest can be. You may even admire the little guy's tenacity. Many years ago I was forced to purchase a 20 pound bag of dog food for my 10 lb. dog. I usually only get 5 lb. bags, but I was desperate and bought the huge bag. After a few weeks I realized a little bugger was eating my dog's food!
No holes, the mouse always entered from the top. I screamed as I witnessed a half brown-n-white plumb mouse jump from the bag (roughly a 3 story building for him). He was cute, well sort of? For a mouse stealing my dog's food. Well I got to illustrate a similar story, I won't even bother to tell you about it, as you can plainly see what the little guy did. Well sketch 2 gives it away completely. I had a fun time with it.


rejected sketch : the little guy succeeded in getting his "Lunch."

© Heidi Younger

And Another Thingy ...


The High Line Chelsea NYC is open and I can personally attest, a delight go check it out! It starts at 20th Street and ends at Gansevoort Street (12th St).


Milton Glaser "A Legacy of Graphic Design" At the SVA Gallery


Yes that's me with one of my idols, Milton Glaser

Since 1960 Milton Glaser, an icon of Graphic Design, Illustration, the co-creator of the famous PushPin Studio, has donated his wonderful vision to SVA. This show is dedicated to those works, posters and the actual sketches, which I loved the most.
SVA Gallery is located at 601 West 26th Street -15th floor. In the heart of Chelsea's gallery district.


The views were amazing, combined with the great weather, it was a spectacular evening.

© Heidi Younger

Ms Cooker Pup

From my moleskine

I imagine an entire playing deck of cards, all with Cookie's image drawn on the back. A lucky deck. Corny okay.
She's the famous pup dog who is an inspiration to others because of her condition and her attitude. See my facebook album dedicated to my beloved dog.

A typical way for me to work


relaxing pup

© Heidi Younger

Gio's Restaurant

Wine, fondue, Pizza and Community

Gio's is located at 343 Route 25a in Miller Place NY 11764
631-928-GIOS (4467)

Visit Gio's for a very delightful meal, visit their website to see specials and their menu.
More future locations as well.
Cheers!

Illustration © Heidi Younger

IF- Modify

Let's all modify our carbon output.

© Heidi Younger