Evolutions, Dissolutions and Resolutions
This is the 2011-2012 recap post. I have divided it into 3 parts so it is easier to write and read because (reader be warned) it is long. Dissolutions and Evolutions go over what I have learned from the 365 days of 2011. Resolutions is a short list of what
“The Messy One” Giveaway – Results
Two weeks ago, I posted about "The Messy One" (Picture Window Books/Capstone Publishers 2012) and included a giveaway for a copy of the book. I would like to thank everyone who read the post and especially all those who entered the giveaway. And now to the results of my First Giveaway
“The Messy One” Giveaway
Nothing is as exciting as having a copy in your hands of a book that you wrote or illustrated. That time has finally arrived for "The Messy One". The book is part of the "Little Boost" Series written by Christianne Jones, published by Picture Window Books/Capstone Publishers and illustrated by
“Poppy’s Best Day Ever” – The Post
June normally means Summer camps, 100+ degree weather and the beginning of personal pieces in preparation to SCBWI's Los Angeles Conference. This year it meant: "Poppy's Best Day Ever" - A Picture-book in 30 Days Challenge. From signed contract to delivered artwork in 1 month (DVD coming soon). And I know
Poppy – Coloring Page
Monday Coloring Page is here with one of the illustrations from "Poppy's Best Day Ever" - a book I illustrated for El Mejor Nido ®. As I've done before, a post with process pictures and some project "stories" will follow in a couple of weeks. I have lots of posts to
The Messy One – Coloring Page
Another special Monday: Today is the release of The Messy One from the "Little Boost Series" by Picture Window Books from Capstone Publishers. With such an special occasion, the Coloring Page has to be dedicated to Vivienne and her parents. Happy Release Day to The Messy One! Vivienne is a messy
Lellie, Lellie!
You can now order "Lellie The Different Elephant" a book written by Lois Ann Garza. I illustrated the book with colored pencils. These pieces were the last done with this medium. For the brighter pieces, I used inks to create an under-painting. I got my copies this week so here I
Lellie and Buzz – Coloring Page
It's a special Monday today for 2 reason: 1. It's 4th of July aka Independence Day in the United States. Happy 4th! 2. "Lellie the Different Elephant" that I illustrated is available at Amazon since last Saturday. Happy Lellie Day! With such special events happening this Monday, I dedicated the page to my
New Book Completed
I finished the artwork for a piggy book I've been working on since last October. It was a tight deadline! For this book, I continued experimenting with mixed media and this time I incorportated colored pencil. I had never done that before and I liked the results! Book will be out
New Books, Blogs and Giveaway
It's been a hectic busy couple of months so here's a post to update you on everything that's going on: NEW BOOK "THE NIGHT BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY BOOK" I'm currently working on a multicultural picture book written by Joni Rubinstein. Dummy is all done and I'm painting the spreads at the moment.