I create little tutorials like this for my illustration students, and I thought it might be helpful for other illustrators, too. Children are often mistakenly drawn like small-sized adults. This looks off because a child's proportions are not the same as a grown-up's.... Continue Reading →
Don't blend. You were born fabulous!
For illustrators, the conference postcard is a must-have. Not only will you use it to introduce yourself to other attendees and network, if you've entered the Portfolio Showcase, the judges will be using your card to cast their vote, so make sure it... Continue Reading →
Romantic but deadly.
Have you ever seen an axoltl? These adorable pink salamanders that are always smiling. I couldn't help but draw one. Meet Ax: Ax was drawn in pencil and then scanned into Photoshop and colored. I used a new set of impressionist brushes from... Continue Reading →
This woman really puts herself into her cooking!
If Jill invites you for a moonlit stroll, I suggest you skip it.
I grew up with Precious Moments and even own a couple of these sappy-sweet kitsch figurines. I woke up with an idea and went for it. This is likely the first of many Not So Precious Moments. I give you "Anti-Christening Day":... Continue Reading →
This pillow project was a commissioned gift for a close friend. The mountains are made from a variety of purple felt and the fabric material is tie-dyed fleece, all found at Jo-Ann Fabric. My closures still need work, but I like how the pillows turned... Continue Reading →
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