There is a saying that goes, "Those who can't do, teach." I was a professional illustrator for over a decade, with work appearing in New York Press, Riverfront Times, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and St. Louis Magazine. I had done. And eventually I stopped. Not because I couldn't, but because I no longer cared. After years of deadlines and assignments, the enthusiasm drained out of it. I put down the pencil, and for six years, I didn't pick it up again. During those years away, I

Route 66 is more than just a highway. It's a symbol of American freedom, adventure, and the quirky charm of roadside culture. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this legendary road, and Drawn Studio's retail entrance is joining the celebration with a nod to the era that made it iconic. Meet our newest addition: a vintage ornamental deer, painted in Drawn Studio green, a rich, nostalgic hue straight out of the 1950s automobile era. Because every great road deserves a lit