New work!

Hey there everyone,

My thumb's on the mend, and I was approved for some light drawing and computer whatnot by the doc last week. Getting back to work has been wonderful but slow. Though I can still draw, it takes longer to warm up. But! The stitches come out on Thursday, so with a little more care, I should be back to normal work soon. (Side note... This week I also adjusted my lastest to do list with a new number one slot: become ambidextrous. If you're feeling ambitious, try showering one-handed and lefty. Ooof.)

But I digress. Because I was okayed for some light work, I took some time to put the finishing touches on a piece I was working on pre-injury.

A sample spread of Randall and Euphoria.

Chomp

Halloo everyone,

You might have heard the news already - one of the most influential illustrators in the world of children's illustration passed away today. Maurice Sendak inspired so many of us, igniting our imaginations and feeding our creative spirits. Where the Wild Things may just be the perfect picture book. I, for one, remember the first time I heard those delicious words, Let the wild rumpus begin. Pure magic.

But rather than provide my own longwinded obit (there are plenty already out there), in honor of Mr. Sendak, I give you some new work, a giant alligator who may or may not end up eating someone. (The manuscript for Randall and Euphoria Jones' adventure is still in progress, and that naughty plot twist has yet to be determined...)

RIP Maurice Sendak

More new things!

Halloo everyone,

I've been playing a bit lately, using a few new characters to experiment with technique and composition. This one just recently came off the drawing board. It's an illustration for a story I've been messing around with. You might recognize the oversized alligator from here. Since that post, the story has undergone some major revisions, so Randall - our large green friend - is mostly unchanged, but Euphoria has had a bit of a makeover. Alas, she is no longer pith-helmeted. She does, however, sport a spiffy spike-y sweatshirt. I'll get my sketchbook pages scanned in and show you some of the character prep work soon. Until next time!