What's New? Something Old.

I've had some new ideas for an old project. I've been stretching out of my picture-book comfort zone a little lately and working on ideas for a mid-grade novel.

The illustration above is a doodle from several years ago when I thought the story might be an animation. That was when I was so impatient to start the art part of a project that I never really took the time to work out stories first. Needless to say, not many projects got finished back then.

Now I know I work best if I let ideas brew over time. This one was stirring again in my brain the other day, so I decided to dust it off and play with it a bit more.

With enough time, it may yet see the light of day.

What's New?

Presently, I'm illustrating a story for Pockets magazine. I'm sketching roughs this week. My favorite stage of the process! I try all kinds of poses until I find one that works best for the client, the story and me. I have fun with the leftover sketches too! They're great for trying new painting techniques, using in promos, or saving for another assignment.

What's New? LA Conference Announced

Conference registration for the SCBWI's annual summer conference is out now, fresh and new. Illustrators of note on the faculty:
Marla Frazee
Anna Grossnickle Hines
Kadir Nelson
(The conference info is under the events link on the SCBWI site.)

What's New?

Not much, what's new with you? =o)



Here's an illustration I just finished for
my upcoming promotional post card.

Weekly Theme: "What's New?"

I'm illustrating two books at the moment, both for toddlers/preschoolers, and having a great time doing it. I still like to make time (if possible) for smaller, more personal paintings when I can. Here's a little one I just finished of my “Dino-boy”.