Joyride in color

I practiced on Strathmore bristol board and then did it on watercolor paper, Winsor & Newton Hot Press which has a little more tooth to it than most hot press. I like things about both of them. What do you all think?

On my desk

As I am waiting for sketch approval on an assignment I am painting the previous "Joyride" piece. I'll post the final soon.

Worn - Illustration Friday

Crockett loves his worn in skate-boarding t-shirt best! This is a character sketch for a book series I did awhile back...

my favorite flower

Sorry, I have been absent from posting for awhile. I have a fun new magazine piece I am working on so I have been a bit busy. I will return with some new art soon but in the meantime here is a photo of what's in my kitchen at the moment. I found these lovely sunflowers at the grocery store and just could not resist!

I love so many flowers but if I had to pick my favorite, it would be sunflowers...at least for now. Tomorrow, it might be tulips or poppies or....

Joyride!

While relaxing at my brother's wonderful cabin this weekend I also got a little sketching in...

Summer art

My hubby and I recently flagged down the popsicle man and got orange creamsicles. We both felt like kids again! Oh the memories of summer's past.

Sorry about all the copyright marks but with the internet, it's become a necessity since so many folks don't understand they can't just borrow images that don't belong to them without permission.
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Craving-IF(Illustration Friday)

another spot illo

spot art for bedtime...

painting

Here is the traditional watercolor of the previous piece. As you can see I changed the colors a bit here and there. I may still add some more to it but thought I'd go ahead and post it in case I overwork it. Then again, I may not touch it and leave it as is.

digital color study

Here is a digital water color study. I plan on painting it traditionally next. I find that when I paint without doing a color study first, I usually regret it.

Illustration Friday - Cracked

I know I am taking these IF topics pretty literally but I had this one in the archives so I thought why not! This was done for an Easter/Spring book back in 2007.

Illustration Friday - Contagious

Peonies

My sweet friend, Kathy Couri brought me the most beautiful bouquet today! I never knew there were so many varieties of peonies!! I had fun playing with the camera and lighting as well as Photoshop. THANK YOU, Kathy!!

Illustration Friday - Parade

I'm finally gonna try to get on board with the IF(Illustration Friday). This week is "Parade".


Lion is making his own parade. This is from a book I did back in 2004 called Lion Can Share.

Kids Say the Darndest Things - ART LINKLETTER

This is priceless...if you have 7 minutes to spare you won't regret watching this!

May Highlights Magazine

I had the great honor of illustrating a story in the May Highlights magazine. Pick up a copy or get a subscription to see all the great stories each month!

Finally Spring

rough sketch

Emma's contemplating how she's going to get her ball out of the tree...

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine

Back in February I showed you just a peek at what I was working on so here it is, the story I illustrated for the May/June Humpty Dumpty's Magazine. Pick up a copy to see the whole story. My talented illustrator friend, John Nez did the cover. Check out his blog.