I've been busy updating my portfolio for the upcoming LA SCBWI conference. Instead of creating all new work (I'm doing that, too), I thought I'd rework some older pieces using my new understanding of composition, light and color. (If you're... Continue Reading →
I'm working up some sample artwork for a pet book project of mine. Gordie Pumpkinhead is a student at Mrs. Witch's School for Ghouls. Here's his notebook and ID: And now you can get your own DECOMPOSITION book at my... Continue Reading →
You might have noticed I went M.I.A. for a while there. I've been busy working as a writer on a book project with Meghan Dougherty and Alece Birnbach. We've been finishing up this second book: ...and are proud to announce... Continue Reading →
Fun Commission! More at Karen's Little Monsters on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KarensLittleMonsters
I just finished a big writing assignment and now I'm back to my pet projects, including Gordie Pumpkinhead. Gordie is a student at Mrs. Witch's School for Ghouls. Personality-wise, he's a cross between Charlie Brown and Linus; full of hopeful... Continue Reading →
Another lovely thing about approaching 40 I guess, but I can no longer wear a flip flop without experiencing stabbing foot pain within a couple hours of flipping and flopping. I've been searching for flip flops with arch support, but... Continue Reading →
Got stinky shirts? My husband was complaining about this and he made a joke that he needed a fragrant sachet for his shirt drawer. I said, "I'm on that!" I even promised that they would be manly. What you will... Continue Reading →
I've been reading about orgonite, and I love rocks and crystals, so I thought I'd try my hand at making it. I had all the supplies to make some small ones: craft resin, silicone molds, quartz points, metal bits (copper... Continue Reading →
My son is very allergic to eggs, so imagine my concern when I got this note: Mrs. Kuzmich is amazing and kind Kindergarten teacher, so I sent her a message explaining my concern. I've never made a stink about cupcakes... Continue Reading →