I'm SO excited to finally share the cover of my debut picture book! SWIM, JIM! is hatching with Simon & Schuster on May 23, 2022 and available for pre-sale NOW HERE! Before the big cover reveal, I thought you might... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 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 →
I've been busy updating my portfolio for the upcoming LA SCBWI conference. Instead of creating all new work (I'm doing that, too), I thought I'd rework some older pieces using my new understanding of composition, light and color. (If you're... Continue Reading →
I'm making a big push to get my Gordie book project out into the world. I thought a model would be helpful in creating illustrations. I made this little guy out of Sculpey over tinfoil and a vinyl paint your... Continue Reading →
File these under sick and wrong, but enjoy anyway! Cupcake anyone? This one is actually pretty educational...
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