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The Kaz Windness Blog

Children's Book Art, Writing, Books, and Advice

Drawing Hands, a Work-Around

I see all you beautiful #kidlit artists offering activity sheets and webinars for kids stuck at home during #cornavirus. Bravo! Good humans, one and all! Not to be outdone, may I present to you "Drawing Hands!"

Kaz Weirdness is now on YouTube!

Hello, Friends! For some time, I've been thinking about starting a video series tackling the following subjects: The anatomy of great illustration. Running a successful illustration business. Interviews with successful illustrators from a variety of illustration industries. Thrifted Fashion Waffles... Continue Reading →

So You Want an Agent

Your goal is to find an children's book illustration agent, yes? Every path to agenting is different, but here are some key elements you'll need: A strong portfolio of a dozen pieces or more. (See LINK for what should be... Continue Reading →

VIS News Interview

Hey! It's me! Check out this big juicy VISNEWS interview with lots of process information. LINK

Happy Valentine’s Day, Boo!

I've been very busy working on some exciting new book projects, but here's a little ghosty illustration for you! Love, Kaz

How to Replace a Popcorn Ceiling with Styrofoam Tiles

My friend and brilliant designer and house whisperer, Chandler Marvin, is helping me renovate my office/studio. After painting the space the gorgeous green she recommended, the ugly popcorn ceiling stood out like a sore thumb. Chandler found some inexpensive foam... Continue Reading →

Portrait in Graphite

I was recently hired by a librarian to draw her son and their family dog, a Chiweenie, as a gift for her husband's birthday. She requested something more realistic than my usual style and I was happy to oblige. I... Continue Reading →

Commissions!

Kaz specializes in creepy-cute and gothic themes, especially people, pets, and animals with a whimsical, halloweenie, or macabre twist.  Examples HERE. Order your commission today by emailing Kaz at karenwindness (at) gmail.com! Add-Ons: - Except for doodle, up to 3... Continue Reading →

San Diego Comic-Con success! Mother Goth Rhymes is out!

I just got back from San Diego Comic-Con, and wow! What an exciting whirlwind! Here I am at the Hermes Press booth, seeing my book for the very first time. Shout out to Sabrina and Dan Herman who went above and... Continue Reading →

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