Quote Quiz”Well when the thermometer gets all red I get all wishy washy” Currently Reading: Little Panda by Renata Liwska
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Monochromatic – 3
My site wigged out yesterday. Everyone say THANK YOU to Matt for staying up late and rescuing my blog. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming. Quote Quiz:”“I can be rude sarcastic, whatever it takes”” Currently Reading:Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo illustrated by Julia Denos
Monochromatic – 2
Page 2 I’m still debating about adding in quote bubbles. What do you think? Do you want to see them? Quote Quiz: “Poor Evinrude. Your carburetor is all pooped out.” Currently Reading: Two at the Zoo A Counting Book by Danna Smith illustrated by Valeria Petrone
New Portfolio Piece
I am very excited about my new book project. This is my own story that I am putting into dummy form for submission. I am going to make three or four finished images for the book to put into my portfolio. Here is one of them. This is a cropped section of the image. QuoteContinue reading “New Portfolio Piece”
December – Monochromatic
The ultimate balancing act for most creative people, the month of December. Not only are you trying to juggle your normal work load, you have holiday shopping or gift creating, lots of holiday events, travel, family, if you run a small shop for yourself extra time needed to making new stock, then any added requestsContinue reading “December – Monochromatic”
Fierce Dancer
Dancing constantly inspires me. Watching people that have committed their time to dancing causes my pencil to start swirling marks. The most recent video I have watched that inspired me was a making of commerical for Weetabix Cereal. Their dancer is a young girl named Arizona. She is my hero. Her dancing is fierce andContinue reading “Fierce Dancer”
Pencil’s Choice
Occasionally it’s good to let your pencil dictate what you are going to draw. It is a good way to start your drawing day. This is who my pencil introduced me too last night. — Yesterday I was featured on the PiBoIdMo blog. Check out my article. Thank you Tara Lazar for having me over.Continue reading “Pencil’s Choice”
Sullivan
This little guy keeps working his way into my sketchbooks. Have you seen Picture This yet? Be sure to visit, follow, and submit! Check the previous post on my blog for more information on it. Quote Quiz: “It’s amazing that brain can generate enough power to keep those legs moving.” Currently Reading: The Three PigsContinue reading “Sullivan”
Picture This
Always looking for new ways to connect people I am contributing to a new blog called Picture This. It shall be a blog of links, photos, videos, quotes, or news on artwork pertaining to children’s illustration. These items will be posted by a group of editors consisting of Dani Jones, Kelly Light and myself. We willContinue reading “Picture This”
Riverside Gallery’s Choice
My animal paintings are going to be up in a Cambridge gallery, the Riverside Gallery to be exact. The opening reception should be November 20th at 2pm. To see me you will have to stop by then but, you can see my art anytime from mid-November until mid-January. Get directions here Here is a sneakContinue reading “Riverside Gallery’s Choice”
My Pet Salamander
tah. This makes me super happy. Quote Quiz:”There is no charge for awesomeness.” Currently Reading: Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes by 50 Celebrated Cartoonists not watching anything listening to Mumford & Sons instead
Illustrator Interview with Dani Jones
(Edited) I love to hear from other illustrators on their process, how they got started, and what they are currently working on. Here is an interview with Dani Jones. image © Dani Jones all rights reserved Dani started freelance illustrating in 2005. She has made illustrations for children’s books, magazines, and educational materials. Along with illustratingContinue reading “Illustrator Interview with Dani Jones”