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Gordie’s School

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 →

Gordie and Friends

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 →

Gordie, 3-D model

I'm making a big push to get my Gordie book project out into the world. I thought a model would be helpful in creating illustrations. I made this little guy out of Sculpey over tinfoil and a vinyl paint your... Continue Reading →

Dia de los Muertos: Gordie Pumpkinhead

Some people say he has seeds for brains, but Gordie is just a little pumpkin head with big dreams! Someday he hopes to exchange his humble pumpkin patch for the lights of Las Vegas, and his striped cotton sock shirt... Continue Reading →

Dia de los Monsters: Creature

Creature is a student at Ms. Witch's School for Gifted Ghouls. His talent? Rocking out on the bass guitar. If that sounds a bit fishy to you, believe me, it is. To see more Karen’s Little Monsters, please like us... Continue Reading →

It’s an artist’s life for me!

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 →

Gordie’s School with Characters

Here's Gordie's school with characters added in. Gordie is excited for Halloween, can you tell?

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Gordie’s School

Gordie and his friends attend Ms. Witch's School for Little Ghouls. This classic haunted Victorian is surrounded by a gurgling swamp and has spectacular views of the cemetery and creepy woods. (Can you tell I've been working in real estate... Continue Reading →

Gordie’s School Buddies

I'm trucking on through the dummy book for Gordie, and thought I'd share some character sketches. Here is my end paper concept, a yearbook-style page of photos. I'll probably throw in some nose picking and closed eyes, etc. ... but... Continue Reading →

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