Tag Archives: The New Yorker

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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Cover Girls by Gayle

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Gayle Kabaker, Illustrator, Superstar Today’s post opens with a shout-out to my good (& wonderfully talented) friend Gayle Kabaker, whose beautiful illustration of two brides graces the June 25th issue of The New Yorker, on newsstands now. Again, congratulations, Gayle—no … Continue reading →

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Not The New Yorker

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

As promised in Wednesday’s post, here is Aaron Mouse’s drawing of Charlotte, modeling for a pretend New Yorker cover. —Not the New Yorker? Heck, this image isn’t even an official Blown Covers Contest submission! —Somehow, in between all the hustle … Continue reading →

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Beauty & the Beach

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Today, our resident artist mouse, Aaron, is sharpening his pencils and getting ready to draw the lovely Charlotte for this week’s beach-themed Blown Cover Contest. Aaron has promised to be on his best behavior, and to make her look glamorous— versus … Continue reading →

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Cover Girl

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Being just a wee bit vain, Charlotte loves to model. So when Aaron Mouse asked if he could draw her for a magazine cover proposal, she couldn’t have been more thrilled: “Just make me look like a movie star, OK?” … Continue reading →

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Crazy for Maira Kalman

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

After Dad is done with his copy of The New Yorker, he leaves it out for Charlotte to enjoy. The sight of her reading this week’s issue, with its fabulous Maira Kalman illustration on the cover, was one I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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