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The Kaz Windness Blog

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

Sadness is a Dead Puppy…

Maybe it's an artist thing, but I go on these highs where I think, "wow! I can really draw and stuff!" And then... the crash. Maybe it's the result of staring at a piece too long and going through a... Continue Reading →

Halloween critters. All cute. No rabies.

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.

Skull Flower T-shirts!

A friend from art school (The Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design) has requested Skull Flower T-shirts. I never considered putting this image on T's, but now I want one, too! Which color would you choose? (You can click... Continue Reading →

More than One Way to Get Buzzed

Somehow I made it all the way through art college without ever drinking coffee. (It made my hands shake so bad I couldn't draw.) But now that I'm a mom, I can't live without it. So if you notice erratic,... Continue Reading →

More Buzzed than a Beehive

I know, I know. I've been posting a lot lately. But here's the thing: Autumn is my season! I create more now than I do any other time of year. Maybe it's because my birthday is in October and it's... Continue Reading →

Avast Me Hearties! Thar be free doughnuts!

Talk Like A Pirate Day has become nearly as popular as, well, Groundhog Day.  And although Groundhog Day has its very own movie, you cannot get a free doughnut if you dress up as a Groundhog. (I know, I've tried.)... Continue Reading →

Slippery Slope

Our regional SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) conference is coming up this weekend, so I really wanted to have some new work to show. Here's something I've been noodling on the last couple days: If you want... Continue Reading →

Jack-o-Lanterns: Light ’em if you got ’em!

I have no talent for growing pumpkins, so I guess I'll have to settle for drawing them... Viva Halloween!

I Spot a Couple More Birthday Pups

My four-year-old son, Fin, has made a special request for a Dalmatian puppy dog with a spotted balloon. Fin loves the movie 101 Dalmatians and wants to be Lucky for Halloween. He's also volunteered Max (2 this month) to be... Continue Reading →

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