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Enough… there was enough leather for the elves to make one pair of beautiful shoes. Yes, they’re nekkid… but you know the story of the shoemaker and the elves, yes? In the end, these little guys will be rewarded with fine clothes, shoes and hats. The shoemaker and his wife will have enough, and so will the elves. Click for bigger pic.
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My dear friend and muse, Andi Butler (AKA: Mrs. B), awarded me an award! It is of her own design and comes straight from her heart, which makes it the most special award ever! Andi is one of my favorite creative people and if she’s not yours too, then you just haven’t visited her blog. Thank you, Mrs. B! You are a wealth of inspiration and a wonderful friend.
Thanks to the encouragement, advice, and inspiration I have received from all of you, I think I’ve finally convinced myself that I am talented enough to pull off calling myself an artist and illustrator and I think I can actually do some real children’s illustration. I still have a ton to learn and I don’t actually feel ready, but I won’t be idle. I plan on taking some classes this fall and I’ll be attending the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators summer conference in L.A. I’ll be there August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (I have to work on the 4th). I’ll be posting here anything I learn so check back. Do any of you have any advice for me on what I should be doing there? And if any of you are going to be there, I’d love to meet you!
My little business cards (often called “moo cards”) are printed by moo.
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I neglected to post this on my blog when I did it. It was for a “Meme Lisa” thing discussed on Drawn! The pool is still open if you want to add your own version of Mona Lisa – you’ll have excellent company there. Gouache painting. Click for bigger pic.
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Spaceman Bob finds love (sort of) in space! My best bud, Bob, is a computer admin but in past lives he was an engineer/mechanic on helicopters (Army), rocket engines, and the Space Shuttles! He’s also an amature astronomer. Click for bigger pic.
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BFF… best friends forever. If you look at all my drawings you can see that while they may seem to differ in style somewhat, there is an underlining style that makes every image my own. This one is more cartoony than some of my children’s illustration styled drawings but you can still see my style. And that’s a good thing. Sketched and inked by hand, colored in PhotoShop. Click for bigger pic.
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Foggy… foggy… too… early… for… brain… Who hasn’t felt like this little girl in the morning? Sketched and inked by hand, colored in PhotoShop. Click for bigger pic.
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Sour!!! Sometimes biting a lemon causes pain that hurts so good. I’m a little late for this Illustration Friday topic but I thought I’d do one anyway. Sketched and inked by hand, colored in PhotoShop. Click for bigger pic.
My friend, Froggie (she of the immense talent and humor), has awarded me an award. It’s a Brillante Weblog Premio Award!!! I can’t say what that means but it sure is swell. I also got this award from my friend Kstyles and my friend Eugenia Gina was going to give me one but I think she changed her mind when she saw I already have one. She loves me but doesn’t want me to get spoiled. :)
The rules of accepting are:
1) Put the logo on your blog.
2) Add a link to the person who awarded you.
3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4) Add links to those blogs on yours.
5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.
Ah… so it’s a pyramid scheme! Yes! Soon I will be rich! I must choose my seven wisely…
So here they are:
1) Zari
2) Chicken Girl
3) Flora Chang
4) Holli Conger
5) Andi Butler
6) Gina Perry
7) Valerie Walsh
If you already have one of these then get rid of it because mine is better. And, um, if you want to give me another one… well… it’s okay. I just wanna be luved. [big puppy-dog eyes]
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Millicent waded in the stream just north of Camp Sprungaleeky. Among the usual rocks, guppies and crabs, something bright caught her eye… Sketched and inked by hand, then colored in Photoshop. Click for bigger pic.
