Color Doodles

Here's an illustration done from the scbwi doodles. I'm still deciding if they're Barbary Pirates or Mamluk soldiers...

scbwi '08

I spent Saturday at the SCBWI National Conference. It was, as always, a great chance to see friends and catch up on industry news. As you can tell from above I took detailed notes... I danced the night away, thanks to the strong persuasive talents of Paula Yoo, Lisa Wheeler, and Kevan Atteberry...and we even got Jane Smith out there..crazy! Congratulations to Ken Min, a fellow Los Angeles illustrator and friend who placed second in the illustration contest! Anyone interested in details of the conference check out Paula's Blog http://paulayoo.com/

black and white work

Since returning from KW I've been plugging away at a middle grade novel. Here's a sample illustration from the second chapter.

Hula Lullaby at The Dubuque Museum of Art

Photos from the opening reception held for the summer art exhibits at the Dubuque Museum of Art. It was a fun night! Great food, Great wine, and friends both old and new. Thank you very much to Stacy Gage and the Museum staff!

Thanks TH!

The Telegraph Herald, my hometown newspaper, features a very nice article today about my upcoming show at the Dubuque Museum of Art. The museum will show spreads from HULA LULLABY from June 3-July 31 with an opening reception on June 6th, 5:30-7:30 sponsored by Wachovia. Everyone is welcome to come! You can read Sandeye Voight's article at http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=203359 and read more about upcoming exhibits at the Dubuque Museum of Art at http://www.dbqart.com/UpcomingExhibitions.htm I'm looking forward to enjoying a week of springtime in Dubuque!

elephants

I've been playing around with a new watercolor technique that Mary Jane Begin demonstrated at Kindling Words. That's right watercolor... She uses a modified old master technique that allows layering... I'm in love.

Kindling Words West

I've just returned from Kindling Words West, an inspiring week at Ghost Ranch Abiquiu in New Mexico.

I went with the hopes of kick starting some writing projects, and with the insight of Tim Wynn-Jones I did. I also learned an amazing amount from Mary Jane Begin who teaches color at RISD.

It was an incredible opportunity to be surrounded by desert light and fine friends.