I'm not really a cat person, but they sure are a lot of fun to draw! So much personality!

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"Barry 'bearly' knew what to do...he couldn't bear not having an apple. Then, he got a 'beary' good idea."

Another silly character solving the age-old "How-do-I-get-that-apple" question.

#bear #characterdesign #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #arttutorial #Procreate #illustrator #illustration

Just MOOSIN' around! Process drawings of some mooses. Meese? Moosen. Mooselings? Clearly a moosicorn! #illustration #illustrator #Procreate #kidlitart #bookart #kidlitartpostcard #illustrationforkids #illustratenow #drawing #characterillustration #artguide_illustration #arttutorial #drawings

FINALLY able share a project I've been working on since last fall! I had the honor of illustrating 12 of the popular BGMC Trading Cards (Gen 2 RoR "J.McIntosh" Series).

Here's a quick process vid of the'Wendell' character vs. how the actual cards look @ the end.
#procreateart #characters

When I create characters, I make 'reference sheets' to ensure my consistency from page to page.

Q: "How do I build a pig?"
A: "Fill a barrel with teardrops and triangles".

#piglet #characterdesign #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #artprocess #amquerying #arttutorial #drawingoftheday #draw

Hey everyone! I'm a bit nervous to put myself out there...but, here goes! It's rough, but it's real. :) Your support means SO much as I navigate this journey.

Character Design Drawing Process youtu.be/apQP2JnhOwk?... via
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HOPEFUL FISHERMAN! Here's our brave little guy on his way to land a whopper (but ends up with a hopper)! I'll detail out my process for this soon 😊

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This is how most fishing trips with my younger boys go - Distractions GALORE! :) Working on a new story, so just playing with some character development...

#gofish #fishing #fishinglife #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartpostcard #amquerying #illustrationforkids #bookillustration

HOORAY for SUMMER! Working on a little character design... (that may or may not be based on an 8 year old boy currently residing in my house)
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Registration opens next Sunday, March 2 for #NESCBWI25 We hope to see you there! www.scbwi.org/events/2025-...

Playing with watercolor technique! I call this one "Dragon's kiss". Indeed, the kiss is mightier than the sword!

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La-la-LAAAAA... Spring is in the air! Perfect time to practice watercolor techniques.
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EXCITING NEWS! Out of 1,000+ entries, my latest Picture Book project made the Finals and is in the Top 20 in the Picture Book Party Illustration Showcase!

Hoping for great news in the Agent/Editor Round next week! #pbparty #kidlit #pbparty2025 #kidlitillustration #authorillustrator #illustrator

I've been hunched over my desk with a ton of client work these days, but wanted to share a little illustration with you all. Keep hoping. Keep dreaming. Keep working hard to reach challenging goals. One day you WILL soar!
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A little cartoon inspired by my family vacations. Sort of accurate. :)

Running late with my holiday doodle this year! Merry Christmas everyone!

HAPPY NEWS TO SHARE! (and 1st BlueSky post!) 😀

I've just been named a recipient of the Don Freeman Award by SCBWI!

This is an incredible honor, and I'm so humbled to have been considered for it.

Thanks to all the folks in my cheering section!

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