I’m currently inspired to create illustrations based on all my favorite childhood fairy tales. These are a few of the ideas I’ve been toying with . I have more! Hansel and Gretel will be posted in a bit and there’s some sort of Indian Princess that I guess is a nod toward my love of [...]
Ok, so it’s not exactly a hat, it’s a hood but I thought this illustration of Little Red Riding Hood was appropriate for this weeks IF topic. Why not?
I have been working on sketches for a story idea based loosely on my grandmother’s stories of her young days. She was born in 1913, so she grew up in some interesting times. I am still formulating the characterization and plot lines but I thought I’d post some of the character sketches I was working [...]
My brain is teeming with all sorts of inspiration after attending the SCBWI Mid-Atlantic Fall Conference in Arlington, Virginia. I was treated to a wealth of information as well as a special luncheon for the speakers (Thanks E.B., you are the best!). I was thrilled to meet the Art Director and Editor for Albert Whitman [...]
I really don’t know where I got this idea to begin with, but it transmogrified into sort of a simplified representation of my daughter and her friend. I may color it digitally.