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Roses Are Dead

I've been busy creating new Mother Goth Rhymes artwork and expanding existing pieces into full 2-page spreads. It's a lot of work in a short amount of time, but I'm living my dream and drawing what I love! Bats and... Continue Reading →

Mother Goth Rhymes Book News + Special Offer!

Coming this Summer to a creepy bookshelf near you! Mother Goth invites you into her world of grim and gruesome tales that celebrate the macabre with a selection of poems created especially for you! Feel your spine tingle with a... 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 →

Ellis & Shelly are Friends

I was doodling at the SCBWI conference in LA, and these characters appeared. Meet friends Ellis & Shelly! Original doodles.  

New Business Cards for SCBWI NY 2018

I'm busy getting my marketing ready for the big conference in February. I won a scholarship to go, and I can't wait! I just placed an order for business cards, and here they are! The pug is named Cab and... Continue Reading →

Cat and Dog

I bought a dipped ink pen brush for Photoshop and am playing with a preschool kidlit style and limited palette. First sample! http://www.windnessbooks.com  

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 →

Boo at the Zoo

When zoo animals get ready for Halloween, there's no telling what they might dress up as. Designed for little hands, this board book concept features a surprise peek-a-boo fold out. You'll never guess who the ghost is! More at: http://www.WindnessBooks.com... Continue Reading →

Little Red Hen House

I made this bird house for our upcoming RMC-SCBWI Fall Letters and Lines Conference. I chose The Little Red Hen because it was my favorite book as a little kid. (Hello independent personality!)              This is a premade... Continue Reading →

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