Fun and Games September Art Parts Pack
I realize it is not quite September yet, or even the end of August. But I am too excited about the next “Art Parts” mixed media pack of fun to wait any longer to introduce it! This Fun and Games … Continued
Illustrator Andrea D’Aquino
I have always had an appreciation for well illustrated children’s books, but now that I have illustrated a couple of them myself, I have become even more interested and attentive to the artwork that can make or break a book. … Continued
The Artistic Anatomy of Trees by Rex Vicat Cole
I came across this little gem at a garage sale. The unusual cover, with an illustration of gnarled roots, caught my eye. When I opened the cover and saw the illustrations, I knew it would be mine! Published in Great … Continued
Weekend Projects
An all day workshop got canceled on Saturday, so since I have several looming projects, I took the opportunity to do some catching up, as well as have a little fun/practice/Imagineering. I am currently working on illustrations for another children’s … Continued
J.R.R. Tolkien, Artist and Illustrator
“A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.” J.R.R. Tolkien Did you know that J.R.R. Tolkien was a visual artist as well as a gifted writer? I just recently stumbled on this book full of his artwork and … Continued
Book Illustration
Back early in the year, I was commissioned by local author Brad Chapin to illustrate a children’s book that he had written. Since I had never illustrated a book before, it was quite a learning process. It was about creating artwork … Continued