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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

Cupcake Fairy

I just finished a new fat bottomed fairy. Meet Cupcake! Karen Windness https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarensLittleMonsters https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Windness/210709988985442 karenwindness@gmail.com

Yoga Bliss Witch

I just got this illustration framed up. I hand painted the frame and mounted the witch on scrapbooking paper and cardboard backing. Namaste!     By Karen Windness 

Mala Beads: 108 prayers

I just finished painting and stringing mala beads for my friend and teacher, Crystal Anne Compton. What are mala beads? They are a meditation aide used for focus and the counting of prayers. Many cultures use strings of beads in... Continue Reading →

Baba Yogi: Blissful Fat-Bottomed Yoga Witch

I just finished this illustrative logo for a really fantastic client who's starting up a yoga studio. She liked my fat-bottomed fairies, but wanted a witch instead of a fairy. The yoga mat/broom idea was all hers and represents how... Continue Reading →

Lucy, a Dachshund Pet Portrait

Freshly painted pet portrait. This is Lucy! She is created with acrylic paint on an 11"x14" canvas. Here is the final and a couple progress photos below. If you are interested in having a portrait created for the special pet... Continue Reading →

The Dude, a pet portait

I think I forgot to post this guy! This is The Dude, a commissioned pet portrait I created in pastel on paper.

Fuzzybutt Penguin

Just a little penguin I painted for our cards this year. He's pencil and acrylic on brown kraft paper. Merry Christmas everyone!

Home for the Holidays

This is a commissioned painting I just finished. My client just bought a home and this is her announcement/Christmas card. I used pencil and acrylic paint on brown kraft paper, and finished the design in Photoshop and Illustrator.

2015 RMC-SCBWI Calendar

I'm honored to be a part of the RMC-SCBWI 2015 calendar featuring winning images from: Roberta Collier-Morales: January (underwater Steampunk adventure), Diane Kress-Hower: February (baby elephant), Angela Hawkins: March (reading with animals), Leslie Clark: April (bear and beaver), Ruth Harper:... Continue Reading →

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