I just finished illustrating the cover! Only 30 more illustrations to go. 🙂
Well, after MANY rough sketches, I'm finally creating some legible work for the Hippopotamus book. In fact, I did my first color test run today! We are shooting for an ethnically ambiguous look so more kids can see themselves in... Continue Reading →
It's official! I have an executed contract, a signed check and the go ahead to announce my next book illustration project: There's a Hippopotamus in My Bed. Here's a sneak peak : The book will be published by Window Box... Continue Reading →
I've just finished writing the manuscript for a book app called Finley & Max. In a nut shell, Finley pretends to be a bunch of different things (pirate, robot, t-rex) in hopes that Max will play, too, but Max refuses... 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 →
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 →
Here's Gordie's school with characters added in. Gordie is excited for Halloween, can you tell?
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 →
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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