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That’s Spooky, Baby!

For SCBWI NY conference next month, I've decided to theme my portfolio with spooky art. It's what I'm known for and what I like drawing best. Here's the cover image. I have the book divided into sections: Baby Book, Picture... Continue Reading →

Resources: Intro to Children’s Book Illustration

Resources for RMC-SCBWI Letters & Lines conference attendees and blog fans with a children's book illustration interest. Sample thumbnail dummy books: 32-Page Sample: Great camera angle resource for Graphic Novelists: HERE Sample contract for illustrators working with Independent Publishers: ILLUSTRATION... Continue Reading →

What’s in a Showcase Winning SCBWI Portfolio?

I just got back from #LA18SCBWI (2018 international conference for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in Los Angeles) and I've been taking notice of what goes into a winning showcase portfolio for several years. Here are my... Continue Reading →

Summer 2018 RMC-SCBWI Newsletter Interview

Blue Bear was selected as the new logo for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, so I was asked for an interview. Here it is! If you have an interest in writing, illustrating,... Continue Reading →

Resources: Intro to Children’s Book Illustration

Resources for RMC-SCBWI Letters & Lines conference attendees and blog fans with a children's book illustration interest. Sample thumbnail dummy books: 32-Page Sample: Sample contract for illustrators working with Independent Publishers: ILLUSTRATION COMMISSION AGREEMENT-sample Portfolio Check Sheet: Local RMC-SCBWI Opportunities:... Continue Reading →

RMC-SCBWI 2017 Calendar

As the Illustrator Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, I'm pleased to announce the winners of our 2015 Letters & Lines illustration contest. Winning images are selected by attendee votes and featured in... Continue Reading →

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