Category Archives: Octo-Puss in Boots

Octo-Puss in Boots Catch up!

Octo-Puss in Boots still lives on. I have only gotten a few in the past couple of years. At DesignerCon 2015 I was able to ask Leslie Levings of Beastlies and Shing Yin Kor of Sawdust Bear to each create one. They are such inspiring ladies. They have even created a inspirational away workshop, WaywardContinue reading “Octo-Puss in Boots Catch up!”

Octo-Puss in Boots from APE 2014

Yep, I sat on these for a long while. I was very winded from our visit to APE last October. My daughter had just learned how to run and rather than get to view all the artists’ tables I was stuck chasing her down the aisles and outside to the dock’s edge trying to keepContinue reading “Octo-Puss in Boots from APE 2014”

APE 2013 Recap & Octo-Puss in Boots!

After my second year participating in APE I feel I am settling in to the Art Community of San Francisco. I was lucky enough to have a table right next to my friend Emma SanCartier with OddFauna. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our tables and supported us. It was wonderful reconnecting with friendsContinue reading “APE 2013 Recap & Octo-Puss in Boots!”

APE Recap

Finally coming to you with my recap on Alternative Press Expo, San Francisco. What a phenomenal show. I was amazed at the level of talent at this show. I left feeling totally energized and wanting to make art. That is how I want to leave every con. Matt, Lucien and I had a wonderful timeContinue reading “APE Recap”

Miggi’s Octo-Puss In Boots

A couple of weekends ago now–moving in caused some major disruptions in my schedule–I got to hang out with my friend Miguel Angel Cardona. We met in college and have reconnected this summer since we are both in the Bay Area. It has been great to hang out and sketch together. The last time weContinue reading “Miggi’s Octo-Puss In Boots”

MeCAF Octo-Pus in Boots!

MeCAF is such a nice convention. It was low key and pleasant and offered great meet-up opportunities for all the creatives involved. A huge thank you to Rick Lowell for all that he did and for bringing together such a fabulous show! And big thank you to my table mate Michael Rapa! It was goodContinue reading “MeCAF Octo-Pus in Boots!”

MoCCA ReCap – Octo-Pus in Boots!

Sorry for my delay in writing up what happened at MoCCA. I have just been so busy reading all of the comics I got while there! I had a great time at MoCCA. My table mates Ellen T. Crenshaw, Shanon Weltman and Ray Jones, were phenomenal and we made great friends with our neighbor JonathanContinue reading “MoCCA ReCap – Octo-Pus in Boots!”

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!”

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”