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The Kaz Windness Blog

Children's Book Art, Writing, Books, and Advice

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Kaz Windness is a published author and illustrator specializing in cute and creepy characters and spooky humor for kids of all ages. Portfolio website: www.WindnessBooks.com

Resources: Intro to Children’s Book Illustration

Resources for RMC-SCBWI Letters & Lines conference attendees and blog fans with a children's book illustration interest. Sample thumbnail dummy books: 32-Page Sample: Sample contract for illustrators working with Independent Publishers: ILLUSTRATION COMMISSION AGREEMENT-sample Portfolio Check Sheet: Local RMC-SCBWI Opportunities:... Continue Reading →

Boo at the Zoo

When zoo animals get ready for Halloween, there's no telling what they might dress up as. Designed for little hands, this board book concept features a surprise peek-a-boo fold out. You'll never guess who the ghost is! More at: http://www.WindnessBooks.com... Continue Reading →

Batday Boy

Happiness is a bouquet of bat balloons. http://www.WindnessBooks.com

Splat Monsters

Monsters are everywhere. You just have to look for them! Meet Mr. Hands, a creepy little dude we found in Walmart. This is a coffee devil. I found this one lurking outside Michael's craft store. The gym is a popular... Continue Reading →

Frida & Mona

I love doing portraits and caricatures and have been wanting to do a painting of Frida Kahlo and Mona Lisa for a while, so why not together? The connecting element here is eyebrows -- Frida's famously singular brow and Mona's... Continue Reading →

Is Cursive Dead?

Neither of my boys are learning cursive in school, so this made me wonder...

Goldilocks

You are brave. You are smart. The dark is no match for your light. #ReadersAreLeaders #KnowYourHistory #kidlit #kidlitart #goldilocks

Elephant Love

I imagined what it would be like to have an elephant so small, you could hug it, and this is what I came up with. P.S. YOU are loved!

Meet Bijou: This Dog Have I Loved

This is Bijou, brindle Boston Terrier and dog love of my life!

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