the awesome bethany bARTon.

Crazy-amazing, magical, clever, whimsical awesomeness.  That is how I would describe not only bethany bARTon's incredible art creations, but the woman herself!  Seriously, she's the coolest chick ever.  Not only am I so lucky to have a super-rad cousin Kristen, but also lucky that she has super-rad friends like Bethany to whom she introduces me.  :)

This artist + illustrator + fellow Angeleno is rocking especially hard these days, with a book coming out in July, commissioned artwork in rad new restaurants, goodies for sale on Etsy, and a monstrous collaboration with cocodot.

Bethany's book, available July 2012, is now available for pre-order!

Bethany's creations are so much fun -- they'll make you giggle, reflect, and smile with recognition.  And, if you're anything like me, you'll stand in awe (and a little bit of envy) of her raw talent.

I highly recommend following her blog, which offers a new piece of art every weekday.  This girl does not slow down.  Here is just a taste of all the wonderment Bethany has to offer!

{Those last two images are e-cards from cocodot!}

More places to stalk Bethany (again, highly recommended -- you won't be disappointed you added Ms. bARTon to your watch list!):

• The Honesty Revolution blog
• bethany bARTon online
• bethany bARTON collection on cocodot 
• the bARTon store on Etsy
• Pre-order "This Monster Needs a Haircut" from Amazon
• Follow @awesomebARTon on Twitter
• "Like" on Facebook
• Follow on Pinterest

xo,
Emily