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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

Dia de los Cupcakes

Recently, I was hired by a cake maker to design a logo for her business. She wanted something involving a cupcake and a skull. I was really excited about the job, but after several rounds of sketches and several rounds... Continue Reading →

225 LIKES: Giveaway Prize Winner

We just hit another happy landmark on facebook: 225 LIKES! To celebrate, I'm giving away a big ol' pile of fun stuff to a random lucky fan. Drum roll please... And the winner is.... Ruth Whittacre Please contact me at... Continue Reading →

Dia de los Monsters: Couch Monster

This monster pulls you in and won't let go. Beware of the Couch Monster especially on Mondays, during mid-terms, or when you have a big deadline at work. (See also: Procrastination Monster.) To see more Karen’s Little Monsters, please like... Continue Reading →

Teenage Mutant Ninja Dominoes

Occasionally I get special orders for something other than monsters. Like mutant turtles, for example. Which I guess aren't monsters because, uh, they have sweet ninja skills? Anyway, here they are, heroes in a half shell... and on dominoes: Donatello,... Continue Reading →

Stop. Mermaid time.

I've been painting mermaids for the last several days. Life-sized!  (If mermaids are people-sized fish, that is.) Don't worry. I'll be back to monsters soon.

Dia de los Monsters: What’s Species Got to do With It? Pt. 3

Sometimes monster-human relationships are unpredictable. They can go from wild and passionate to mundane as quickly as the changing phases of the moon. Me and David, first term, Denver School of Chiropractic To see more Karen’s Little Monsters, please like... Continue Reading →

Dia de los Monsters: What’s Species Got to do With It? Pt. 2

Monster-Human relationships don't always work out, of course. For example, take this guy I dated in high school. Smelled like a fish. Kissed like one, too. (Blech!) I hope he stays in his lagoon instead of coming to the 20-year... Continue Reading →

Dia de los Monsters: What’s Species Got to do With It?

I've always been attracted to monsters. Why, you ask? Perhaps it's the heavy breathing or maybe just our mutual interest in destroying Tokyo, but for whatever reason, we just hit it off. Me and Steve on our Honeymoon To see... Continue Reading →

Dia de los Monsters: Wazzit Monster

We don't really know what a Wazzit is. My 4 year old art director refuses to release that information. I am only authorized to translate this classified drawing into domino art form. Is it an alien bunny rabbit? An atomically... Continue Reading →

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