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We turn to stories and pictures and music because they tell us who and what and why we are. -Madeleine L'Engle
 
 
 

Illustrator, coffee-lover, child-at-heart.

When I was two, I believed I was Peter Pan.  I grew up reading all sorts of adventure and fantasy stories, never really grew out of them, and believe that's actually a really good thing.

 
 
 
Drawings spread over the studio table
 
 
 
 
 
Playing with the idea of a friendly bear and a butterfly for today's #makeartthatsells sketchbook prompt: hands.
Just a really fast sketch today for the #matskidbook sketchbook prompt: overwhelm. ⠀ ⠀ This is me, manically, euphorically overwhelmed by shelves and shelves full of picture books. It happens, people.⠀ ⠀
Hey! It's almost Halloween! I absolutely love Halloween--it was always one of my favorite holidays growing up. For one night each year you have permission to pretend to be someone else entirely and no one thinks you're childish for going all out with it.⠀ Oh, and the candy. There's that, too.⠀ But mostly story-hopping and becoming someone else for a day.⠀ Anyway, it seemed fitting that this witch showed up for my sketchbook prompt in class today!
So many Eleanors! I'm not quite done yet, but drawing her at various ages with all sorts of expressions is helping me pin her down a little more and make some improvements.
Ever since I first learned about them (The Secret of Roan Inish, anyone?) I've been somewhat obsessed with selkies. And changlings. Actually when I was a kid I used to think I must be something of the kind, with the incredible draw I felt toward other stories, worlds, and, of course, the sea. I just don't feel at home in this world.⠀ ⠀ Now I know that's because I wasn't made for this world anyway, mythical creature or not.⠀ ⠀ “If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.”⠀ -C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity⠀ ⠀ Today's sketchbook prompt was "sadness," and this leapt to mind. Swipe to see more.
I'm a little behind this week, but these happy folks showed up today for the #makeartthatsells sketchbook prompt. :)
Couldn't really get into a good creative flow today, but managed to get in a little rough work for today's #makeartthatsells sketchbook prompt: eyes.
This oops might be just right for your children’s room! While upgrading my 13x19 prints to an absolutely gorgeous, vibrant, slightly textured paper, I acquired two Neverland maps with a bit of extra ink smudged along one corner each (one has it on the top left corner, and the other print has it on the bottom right). I normally don't offer these misprints for sale, but these two are absolute beauties except for their small blemishes--which would be hidden during framing anyway. See images for close ups of the ink spots. There are two of these available, both at 40% off the original price! Snag one while supplies last though the link in my bio.
Here's the final main character design assignment! The idea was to design the look and accessories for just the main character (in this case the little girl, Eleanor), but I had to include her parents. This little family is really a special one and it didn't seem right to leave them out!
I honestly don't know exactly what it is about gouache that is so magical (or maybe it's just the excitement about this class and assignments?) but I'm just having so much fun with it! Going a bit crazy with some hand lettering for my assignment this week. . .