Author Archives: Jean Tuttle

About Jean Tuttle

Jean Tuttle is a Chicago-area illustrator, designer, and doodler.

It’s The Thought That Counts…Right?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Dearest Niece, Just as our friend Blackie missed the mark a bit with your special cake (which I understand is filled with meatloaf and liverwurst), your dotty aunt missed getting to the post office in time to mail a special … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Pride

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Today was the big Pride Parade in Chicago, attended by an estimated 1 million—a larger and more jubilant celebration than usual, owing to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down DOMA earlier this week. We may have celebrated a little … Continue reading →

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King of Our Hearts

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Couldn’t let the day go by without a quick birthday shout-out to one of my very favorite people on the planet (who also happens to be my brother-in-law, lucky me). 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful celebration today, Gary! Sending … Continue reading →

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UFOs: Ursula’s Found Objects

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Update – 5/23/13 Ursula’s Kickstarter project (which you can read about below) has hit the $4K mark, but still has a ways (and less than a month) to go. Please consider donating, or helping to spread the word by forwarding a link … Continue reading →

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Charlotte, Party Girl

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Anyone who knows Charlotte knows how much she loves parties…and presents! So she was very excited to be invited to our friend Beatrice’s birthday celebration last Wednesday night. Going over to the Duffy’s house is kind of like going home … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter 2013!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Easter means Easter baskets, and Easter baskets mean new places to nap, if you’re a cat. —Making Easter one of Charlotte’s very favorite holidays all year. Of course, Easter is also about what’s inside those baskets (besides Miss Kitty). Just … Continue reading →

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Return of the Leprechaun Space Mice

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, everyone! Where I live, I’m the only one with any Irish ancestry, but that doesn’t prevent the whole household from enjoying the holiday. Charlotte’s been out stalking leprechauns in her green party dress all day, while … Continue reading →

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Happy Mermaid Day!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

We’re about half-way through the sign of Pisces, which began in late February, and runs through most of March. So it seems only fitting to celebrate the mermaids among us, before it’s too late! This includes a very special one—a … Continue reading →

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A Little Help From My Friends

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Miss Mouse just thinks I’m still asleep. I’m actually up working, finishing some new collages for the First Friday Art in Action: Passport to Creativity Event at the Dole Mansion tomorrow night. Every year around this time, the Lakeside Legacy Foundation … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mark!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Here’s to Mark, who’s celebrating a birthday this week! Husband to Becky, father to Anna, and friend to many, including Plugger the bunny and Bailey the pig (at the urban farm where he volunteers). Great gardener and giver of raspberry … Continue reading →

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