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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

Creativity Uncorked… and Unfinished

We've been saving corks since 2005 and had (what appeared to be) a HUGE collection. When I saw this cork letter tutorial, I thought, "This is it! The project I've been waiting for!" Well, it looks like we have some... Continue Reading →

Goldilocks and the 3 Hairdos, in progress

Here's another unfinished children's book I've been working on. I think the illustrations would be SO fun to create, but alas, I am stuck once again. (My next book will NOT rhyme. Why must I torture myself, so?) Goldilocks and... Continue Reading →

Halloween Circus – in process

In case you were wondering about that Halloween Circus book I've been struggling with. You know, the one with a beginning and part of an ending but a lot of confusion in the middle? Well, here's where it stands. I've... Continue Reading →

An Absolutely Brutal Circus

I’ve been busy trying to write a Halloween circus book. It has a decent beginning and good end, but the middle is killing me! My hubster suggested turning it into an ABC book, which is a good idea… but I... Continue Reading →

Contest Entry Won 1st Prize

Here is my entry for the Rocky Mountain Chapter Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Fall Conference Illustration Contest. (Wow, that's a mouthful!) To my surprise (and joy), it won and will be featured on the conference advertising.

Cooper’s Hawk

Latest and last bird in the series!

Morning Dove

This is the second-to-last commission piece in the bird series. We have morning doves in our neighborhood, so I had eye-witness reference to go on for this painting. I love hearing their "hoo hoo hoo" (usually in the morning). My... Continue Reading →

Something Cold, Something New

Thought I ought to post something. It's been a while. I took a trip to SLC with my son, and managed to catch a nasty bug while we were there. Has air ever come out of your eye duct when... Continue Reading →

Sagittarius

The last of the zodiac babies is finally here! I know you Sag people have been holding your breath. 😉 It feels good to complete the series, although I'm sure I'll be revisiting a few of these babies - probably... Continue Reading →

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