I've been busy updating my portfolio for the upcoming LA SCBWI conference. Instead of creating all new work (I'm doing that, too), I thought I'd rework some older pieces using my new understanding of composition, light and color. (If you're... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
A new little guy, based loosely on my Boston Terrier, Bijou. I made the sculpture from Celluclay and acrylic paint, wood eyeballs with rhinestones, and mounted to an altered plastic photo frame. My model:
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 →
My goal this year is to get my art (including writing) out into the world. There were just so many tragedies in 2012, I just wanted to do something (ANYTHING!) to spread happiness, love... good mojo, you know? So I... Continue Reading →
I just took an online Photoshop class: Digital Painting in Photoshop by Will Terry (http://folioacademy.com/) and learned how to make textural brushes. The paint is still drying on my texturized canvas, so I just scanned a sanding block for my... Continue Reading →
So I just knew I hadn't quite nailed that Racoon Moon illustration. It was cute, but somehow not cute enough. This has been a learning curve, so I thought I'd share my discoveries. Below is a progression from my first... Continue Reading →
It's hard to draw all adorable when your kids are acting like real life monsters. Considering the week so far, I actually think this turned out pretty good.... Look ma, no rabies! Greeting card available HERE.
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