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How do you say Kaz Windness?

If you've ever wondered how to pronounce my name correctly, here's how as explained by me in an audio recording with Teaching Books. https://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounce.cgi?aid=43974 Kaz Windness: Hello, my name is Kaz Windness. My first name Kaz rhymes with Jazz. A common mispronunciation... Continue Reading →

Floral Bat

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 →

Drawing Hands, a Work-Around

I see all you beautiful #kidlit artists offering activity sheets and webinars for kids stuck at home during #cornavirus. Bravo! Good humans, one and all! Not to be outdone, may I present to you "Drawing Hands!"

Kaz Weirdness is now on YouTube!

Hello, Friends! For some time, I've been thinking about starting a video series tackling the following subjects: The anatomy of great illustration. Running a successful illustration business. Interviews with successful illustrators from a variety of illustration industries. Thrifted Fashion Waffles... Continue Reading →

Commissions!

Kaz specializes in creepy-cute and gothic themes, especially people, pets, and animals with a whimsical, halloweenie, or macabre twist.  Examples HERE. Order your commission today by emailing Kaz at karenwindness (at) gmail.com! Add-Ons: - Except for doodle, up to 3... 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 →

What’s in a Showcase Winning SCBWI Portfolio?

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 →

Ghost Matryoshka Doll

I'm curious about haunted objects -- how a soul gets attached and how it might detach, too. I also love Russian Nesting Dolls. These two curiosities mashed together became this illustration.

Morticia & Gomez

I promised my Mother Goth Facebook followers I'd draw them something nice for surpassing 1300 fans. I asked them to pitch ideas, and Debra L. asked for my take on Morticia and Gomez. I delivered! Join us on Facebook at:... Continue Reading →

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