Random illos

I added the background on this one digitally. I don't usually do too much digitally, but I'm pleased with how this turned out.

Anyone have any suggestions for painting fog? I'm not unhappy with the illo, but the fog didn't quite turn out as I had imagined in my mind.

Go Fish

I'm going to be helping the Music teacher at the elementary school with the set design for the school musical at the end of the year. So, to get some ideas cooking I worked on this illo. Maybe some bits of it will find its way into the set.

Illustration Friday - Muddy

I tried to think up a cute little story to go along with this illustration... but I'm tired and feeling brain dead so... I present "Peter's Pig." (That's the best I could do!)

What's New?

What's new? Lots. I've been busy working on Character Development for both Watercolor Wednesdays [by the way, check out the banner - done by yours truly :) ] and Smells Like Crayons, [check out my friend Ann Marie's awesome 3D monsters!] with the ultimate goal of adding new pieces to my portfolio.

I have two illos that I need to begin work on for the next & last issue of Stories for Children Magazine, and I need to get cracking on my poster submission for the NE-SCBWI Conference.

The theme at this year's conference is "Moments of Change." I think I've got the bones for a good one this year.

And I really should try to get an IF done this week. It's been a while. Better stop typing and get doing!

Penguin Coloring Sheet

So, yesterday, I brought in penguin cupcakes for my daughter's 2nd grade class because they've been working on a Penguin unit for the past few weeks. When they were done eating, their teacher said "what do we say" and they responded with "Thank you. Where's our coloring sheet?" Doh. Usually, when I bring in treats for them, I also include a coloring sheet. This time I spaced it. So, last night while at my other daughter's dance class, I got to work on a penguin coloring sheet. Handed her teacher 24 copies bright and early this morning. Whew. Disaster averted. :)

Feel free to download and color away!

Marla Frazee interview

As you probably know, I'm a huge Marla Frazee fan. She's so gifted. I found this interview that she did regarding her recent Caldecott Honor win "All the World."

Authors Revealed: Hear Marla Frazee talk about All The World

Simon & Schuster | MySpace Video

Illustration Friday - Clumsy

Madeline was walking tall on her can stilts! She could still hear her mom giving her grief about bringing them into the store... something about her being clumsy, and not a good idea. Whatever.

I want to add some color to this baby, so keep your eyes peeled. (Is it just me, or is that a kind of gross saying? Peeled eyes... yuck!). Anyway, I'll paint and post soon.