New Art featuring my favorite animal and my favorite colors. I'm for sure getting the t-shirt dress. I'm for sure NOT getting the leggings. OMG... https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52022528?asc=u Going back over my blog, I realized that I didn't mention that this image... Continue Reading →
For the last couple of years, I've been creating buttons as a promotional conference handout. The writer/artist community seems to appreciate puns, and I'm a bit batty for them myself. Here's the new button for SCBWI New York 2019: The... Continue Reading →
For SCBWI NY conference next month, I've decided to theme my portfolio with spooky art. It's what I'm known for and what I like drawing best. Here's the cover image. I have the book divided into sections: Baby Book, Picture... Continue Reading →
I'm heading to New York next month for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conference, and instead of my usual art promo postcard, I can actually promote a book this year! Yay! I just ordered these from GotPrint.com.... Continue Reading →
If you attended my RMC-SCBWI session Color, Composition, Texture and the Secret to Working Fast, here's how I finished the chicken demo illustration: Original contour line drawing and color inspiration:
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 just got back from #LA18SCBWI (2018 international conference for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in Los Angeles) and I've been taking notice of what goes into a winning showcase portfolio for several years. Here are my... Continue Reading →
I'm tickled to have contributed to the winning RMC-SCBWI logo with our new blue mascot! Karen “Kaz” Windness: blue bear, Ariane Peveto: type design. Check out all the fabulous entries HERE. We have some amazing talent in the Rocky Mountain Chapter... Continue Reading →
These are my Valentine promotional postcards. (I'm pretty sure he only wants October for her brains.) Happy Valentine's Day, fellow weirdos! Update: All printed! I used http://www.MooCards.com http://www.WindnessBooks.com
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