Talk Like A Pirate Day has become nearly as popular as, well, Groundhog Day. And although Groundhog Day has its very own movie, you cannot get a free doughnut if you dress up as a Groundhog. (I know, I've tried.)... Continue Reading →
Our regional SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) conference is coming up this weekend, so I really wanted to have some new work to show. Here's something I've been noodling on the last couple days: If you want... Continue Reading →
I have no talent for growing pumpkins, so I guess I'll have to settle for drawing them... Viva Halloween!
My four-year-old son, Fin, has made a special request for a Dalmatian puppy dog with a spotted balloon. Fin loves the movie 101 Dalmatians and wants to be Lucky for Halloween. He's also volunteered Max (2 this month) to be... Continue Reading →
We're having a big party for the kids this weekend (Fin 4, Max 2), so I thought I'd do some birthday images. The boys are WAY into trains and cars, but I'm a bit more inspired by adorable puppies. Here's... Continue Reading →
I'm working on a line of outdoorsy Colorado critters for a licensing line called "Camp Bear Hug." I've just discovered how to create custom textures in Photoshop, and I really like the extra "kick" it gives these characters. Heading in... Continue Reading →
Here's a new idea for peace: make s'mores, not wars! How could you possibly be mad while slowly roasting a marshmallow to ooey, gooey perfection? Not possible. How could you hold a grudge while lapping liquified chocolate off your lips?... Continue Reading →
One of the things I love best about making art is the vast world of styles and techniques to choose from. I am constantly challenged, constantly learning, and growing, growing, growing. Right now, I'm honing in on a style for... Continue Reading →
I haven't posted in a while, but I have been making art... lots of it! I stumbled upon a technique that takes sketches to finish fairly quickly -- a huge advantage to someone who has more ideas than time. I'll... Continue Reading →
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