I was doodling at the SCBWI conference in LA, and these characters appeared. Meet friends Ellis & Shelly! Original doodles.
SCBWI conferences always get me noodling on a simpler, more tactile style. Drawing like a child is harder than you think! Here's a little platypus in plaid. Kaz http://www.windnessbooks.com/ https://twitter.com/KWindness https://www.facebook.com/karen.windness https://www.instagram.com/kazwindness/ https://www.redbubble.com/people/ #kidlit #illustration #plaidypus#platypus
I have a goal to send out quarterly postcards. I got behind this year, but attending a big conference gets me on track. Here are my current sample postcards: These are the 4"x6" standard cards printed through Moo.com:... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
This is a surprise wedding gift; a painting of the couple's beloved dog, Roscoe. Gifts are fun because I can experiment with style and color. The "save the date" card had several different Roscoe shots, which is exactly what I... Continue Reading →
I've had this little guy running around in the back of my head for several months. Stubs is a child's writing pencil, but he dreams of being an artist. Will he fulfill his destiny before the lead runs out? It's a... Continue Reading →
Based on a beautiful friend's beautiful daughter, Devyn. Enjoying a little time after big commissions to make art just because. There is beauty in the world. Dream a dream of love and hope. Painted in Photoshop using a pastel Grutbrush.
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