Betsy Shepardson ’75

I first began story notecards in Dale Meyers and Mario Coopers class at the Art Students League of New York many years ago. I put the idea away and last year revamped it for Christmas cards for sale. I have done another - a card for now for Halloween. This has some characters from a book that I previously showed in the Alumni Show - “The Surprising Adventure a Story in Words and Pictures.”

The Story of the Enchanted Pumpkin Patch

This is a colorful wrap around large card with text on the inner left.  There are spot illustrations on the front and back of the envelope.

Colorful turkeys, pumpkins, and jack-o'-lantern with "BOO" against a vibrant sky with stars and clouds. Balloon-like object floats above.
Text depicts a story titled "The Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" about preparing for Halloween involving a magical costume and a pumpkin patch adventure.
Quill and ink pot illustration with the title "The Story of The Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" below.
Person in a crown and colorful outfit holds a star wand, surrounded by sparkles. Text reads "The Story of The Enchanted Pumpkin Patch."
2025 Gouache painting reproduced as note card and envelope

The Story of Nutcracker and the Mouse King

This is a colorful wraparound large note card with text on the inner left for the story. There are spot illustrations on the front and back of the accompanying envelope.

Colorful painting shows a group dancing in white outfits by trees and mountains, with a sled pulled by a horse in a vibrant scenic backdrop.
Notecard featuring a story titled "The Nutcracker And The Mouse King," with text detailing a Christmas-themed tale involving a nutcracker.
Illustration of a purple chest with a flower design, a hat, and a black cane with a white tip. Text: "The Story of Nutcracker and The Mouse King."
Illustration of a nutcracker inside a purple circle with green leaves, captioned "The Story of Nutcracker and The Mouse King."
2024 Gouache painting for reproduction as card and envelope