April 2012 – Casey Girard Illustration

MoCCA Fest!

Another week of just one post. Followers, thank you for your patience! Next month I will hopefully be able to get back to two postings a week. For those of you in NYC this weekend be sure to stop by MoCCA Fest. I will be at table B8 up front to the left when youContinue reading “MoCCA Fest!”

Conference Re-Cap through Octo-Pus in Boots!

This weekend at NESCBWI Conference ’12 was incredible. I had a wonderful time visiting with everyone. Reconnecting with old friends and getting to meet a few folks face to face for the first time after being long time twitter friends. Some of these wonderful people kindly gave me their interpretations of Octo-Pus in Boots checkContinue reading “Conference Re-Cap through Octo-Pus in Boots!”

Kris’s Choice

I got one vote so I went with it! Here is a walk in the Public Garden with my Pet Giant Salamander

And the Winner is…

Diandra Congrats! Thank you everyone who participated and helped spread the word about the sale! You all rock for being supportive and wonderful! The individual letters are off sale but, the poster is going to stay on sale for two more days, so get it before Sunday at 10pm EST.

Your Choice

Another vote on what I’m working on! Here are progress sketches of two new portfolio pieces I’m working on. I could finish either first but, which do you want to see done first? Vote in the comments! Just three more days of a Sale at my Etsy Store! Be sure to drop by and spreadContinue reading “Your Choice”

Celebrating Sales!

My first Fab.com sale has ended. It went well, thank you everyone who placed an order! I say lets keep the sale going. This week only all letter prints and poster are 25% OFF! Additionally any order of $75 or more will get free shipping through refund. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ And there’s a GIVEAWAY! Here’s how youContinue reading “Celebrating Sales!”

Walking the Dog

I am working on a new piece. Decided to take one of my ideas to a final illustration. I need to sketch folks walking their dogs to get the background right. Here are my process sketches:

Jarrett’s Choice

The community of kid lit illustrators in New England has always impressed me and warmed my heart. Everyone is so helpful to each other with fantastic support. This past weekend I was very happy to be able to help with The River’s Family Music Meltdown and Book Bash! near Northampton. Jarrett J. Krosoczka is theContinue reading “Jarrett’s Choice”