back to school
through the borderlands
the caretaker
together alone
new wave
change
pip trickfoot
starlight kids
auspicious beginnings
vinyl treasures
cruelty-free
the wild blue
balance
glimmer from a dark sky
troubled waters
lifelines
time on earth
spellbound
mouse thief
lightning strike
after school adventure
almost home
above it all
dragon kid
head in the clouds
If we go, we go together
year of the rabbit
back to schoolRevisiting the Dream Academy characters and taking them on an adventure. This illustration was selected for the SCBWI exhibit, Picture a Story, at the Wedeman Gallery.
through the borderlands
the caretaker
together alonePositivity generally permeates my art, but I wanted to draw a sad character. Using the phone as the cause seemed obvious, since modern technology seems to have this effect.Rendering her environment in gray was an attempt to illustrate her mood.
new wave
change
pip trickfootA Harengon Ranger character from Dungeons & Dragons.
starlight kids
auspicious beginningsGrowing up with anime, I have always liked giant robots. The sketch was also probably influenced by the iconic closing shot of Planet of the Apes (1968 version). But more optimistic, as the girl is summoning the elephant back or saving him. The design of the characters are Indian-inspired.
vinyl treasuresI love browsing book and record stores, when I can find them. This illustrations is an homage to those feelings.
cruelty-freeLeaning into my own beliefs, I drew a compassionate shopper and her best friend.
the wild blueFin, the merman and friends.
balanceI’d been sketching this character for a while and finally found a scenario to use her in. Cute and fun, but also meant to reflect trying to keep your balance, while trouble lurks just below the surface.
glimmer from a dark skyAn homage to the anime shows I grew up with.
troubled watersEven when things seem peaceful, you never know what’s lurking below the surface.
lifelinesMuch like my illustration, troubled waters, I am trying to create a scenario that subtly reflects my battle with cancer. The astronaut's two lifelines, are his treatment, through the IV and his kitty companion. The angry planet is meant to represent a tumor.
time on earthI saw a single, lonely tree downtown, surrounded by concrete buildings, which inspired this character. As I worked on it, I decided to make it about deforestation and take him out of the urban setting.
spellboundA young witch getting a little carried away with her magic.
mouse thiefProbably as close as I will ever come to drawing a still life. Sympathetic, small animals are a favorite subject of mine.
lightning strikeGetting ready to bring the heat.
after school adventureImaginary book cover, reminiscent of Nancy Drew. I typically draw people with animal companions.
almost homeAn illustration of the Boy with the Big Blue Hair. One not included in the actual book.
above it allRevisiting the dragon kid character. He and his hell hound puppy are content on their own.
dragon kidHigh school is hard enough, without looking like a little demon.
head in the cloudsWho wouldn't want to take a ride in the cat balloon?
If we go, we go together
year of the rabbit
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