Monday Mix: Inspiration: Maxfield Parrish

When we were younger, my sister used to write these short, strange little stories that sometimes featured famous people. One in particular involved me receiving a gift (my own rollercoaster) from Maxfield Parrish. At that time we somehow knew the name without knowing anything about who he was; at this time in my life he is one of my very favorite illustrators and biggest inspirations, master of color and story and mood. Here are some examples of his truly incredible work: