Tag Archives: kidlitartist

Santiago and Great Bear: Pre-Order Your Copy Today!

I’m happy to share the cover of Santiago and Great Bear, a friendship written in the stars, published by Free Spirit Publishing, June 30, 2026. Read more below about the BOOK LAUNCH for my debut picture book! I’ve had so much fun working on this book and I can’t wait for you to see it!Continue reading “Santiago and Great Bear: Pre-Order Your Copy Today!”

Step-by-Step: How to Draw Stylized Characters

Hi Friends! Have you ever wanted to know how an illustrator creates stylized characters? Every artist is different. I like to start by working from reference images of a subject in a realistic style. I then use those sketches and drawings to create a more stylized character. One example is the Great Bear, a characterContinue reading “Step-by-Step: How to Draw Stylized Characters”

Creative Reflections and Artistic Shifts

Yesterday I gave my website a little update. I wasn’t happy with the “blog roll” of images on the home page. Now as a user, you have a static image, one of my current favorites, and the menu where one can poke around and see my illustration work (kidlit work), fine art work (watercolors), shopContinue reading “Creative Reflections and Artistic Shifts”