Feel free to modify and use this contract template when working with independent publishers (writers hiring illustrators, for example). This fairly covers both parties' interests. I've updated as of 06-28-27 to include "No Generative AI" verbiage. Note, I am not... Continue Reading →
It was my absolute pleasure to be invited to do an interview with New York Public Library's Portal Magazine with teen ambassador, 12th grader, Aminata Doumbia. The publication is set for this summer, but they provided me with a preview,... Continue Reading →
Do you know these 5 common children's book illustration terms? NOTE: "Gutters" or "the gutter" in picture books refers to the area between two facing pages where the book is bound. It's important not to place any important element in... Continue Reading →
Essential Resources For Writers, Illustrators, and Creatives Any books you'd add? Comment! And remember to take classes on writing and illustrating children's books at CuddlefishAcademy.com Note: I've included Amazon affiliate links for convenience, but please support your local indie bookstores... Continue Reading →
Kaz is available for interviews and speaking engagements. Scroll down for the PDF media kit download. http://www.WindnessBooks.com Books and Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/KazWindness How to pronounce Kaz Windness: https://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounce.cgi?aid=43974 BIO: Kaz Windness is the award-winning, genre-crossing illustrator and author of... Continue Reading →
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 →
Your goal is to find an children's book illustration agent, yes? Every path to agenting is different, but here are some key elements you'll need: A strong portfolio of a dozen pieces or more. (See LINK for what should be... Continue Reading →
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 was exploring collage as a background element for this piece. And yes. The penguin is a self-portrait.
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