As both a cat and music lover, I couldn't resist bringing the two together in my latest series of illustrations. This set shows Bax, a feline music enthusiast, on a journey to pursue his greatest passion, becoming a musician. Read More→
I always love looking at unused artwork or concept sketches for books and animated films. With the first book that I illustrated,The Adventures of Cardboard Man, having been released earlier this year Read More→
These past few months have been a whirlwind of excitement and change! One of my favorite events each year is the regional NESCBWI (New England Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) conference Read More→
I'm a little late in getting this post up but...Happy New Year! The start of a new year marks a time when we all reflect on our goals and plans for the coming months ahead. A new year imparts the feeling of a fresh start, where new Read More→
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Juniper Park Elementary School in Westfield, MA. After teaching the students a little bit about illustration, children's books, and storytelling Read More→
I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful New Year! Last year was an amazing journey! From attending the 13th Annual SCBWI Winter Conference in New York City in January to spending time at the Read More→
As usual, it's been a busy past few months. Between web design classes, freelance work, and my own illustration projects, my creative plate has been quite full! Read More→
Life is an unpredictable thing. Time, something that must always be valued and respected. A few weeks ago, I learned just how true these statements are when I discovered that a very close friend had Read More→
I did several quick pen and ink studies for a spot illustration I worked on about a month ago. Before posting up the finished piece, I thought it would be fun to show some of the process work behind it. Read More→
On Tuesday, the picture book world lost one of its greatest talents, Maurice Sendak. His career spanned several decades, stimulating and influencing the imaginations of so many people, young and old alike. Read More→
Before I jump into the conference details, I must first excitedly announce that my entry into the NESCBWI 2012 Poster Contest placed second in the Unpublished Category! Read More→
After going through Winsor McCay's Little Nemo in Slumberland series, I really wanted to practice some of his page design techniques. Read More→
I can't believe it's been a month since my last post! It would be an understatement to say I fell a little behind on my blogging duties! Read More→
This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to attend SCBWI's annual winter conference in New York City. It was an amazing time! Read More→
In just a few days, the 13th Annual SCBWI Winter Conference will begin! From Friday, January 27th until Sunday January 29th, children's writers, illustrators, agents, art directors, editors, publishers, and Read More→
The Tomie dePaola Illustrator Award competition is an annual contest in which members of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) are challenged Read More→
With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the evolving image of Santa Claus over the many years. Read More→
I thought I'd have a little fun with this post and toss a seasonal sketch up. Anyone wondering what happened to the many turkeys who escaped the Thanksgiving meal may have their answer here. Read More→
Portraits are always a challenging endeavor. And, regardless of how much experience an artist might have, they continue to teach us new things. Although there are general anatomical rules to follow, it's always interesting Read More→
This week, the New York Times released their annual Best Illustrated Children's Books list for 2011. These are some beautifully illustrated books with excellent stories to boot! Read More→
Happy Halloween! As a child, Halloween night is always an exciting time. All of the preparation, from choosing a costume and setting up the festive decorations to carving a face on your pumpkin Read More→
The opening reception for the Hartford Art School Alumni Juried Exhibition went very well! There was a nice turnout. The show contains a wide variety of styles and media. Read More→
The 2011 Hartford Art School Alumni Juried Exhibition opens next week! One of my illustrations, Graduation Celebration, will be on display, along with the artwork Read More→
The website is online, my Facebook fan page is running, and I'm now an official blogger! Thank you for stopping by and checking things out. Read More→
