Happy Birthday Blog!

On August 9th of 2007, I added my first post to the world of blogdom. And I'm still at it, though not quite as vigorously, some years later in 2011. I think i said it had been five years, but I think it's really been four? I've grown to be terrible at math these last few years. LoL! Still, a birthday is a birthday no matter the age, so wanted to wish all those following me or visiting a very wonderful day and hope that you have enjoyed my works thus far and will continue to do so in the future. ;) And stay tuned for my giveaway! :D Shouldn't be too long now. ;)

More Reviews for Jack the Kitten! :D

More reviews are up! If you want to see what everyone has to say about Jack and his pirate antics so far, check out these awesome blogs. ;)

Maple Leaf Mommy

Surviving a teachers salary

My Springfield Mommy

Good Reads

Imagination Cafe

First Reviews!

Wow, first reviews are already going up! Check them out at Amazon, Machu and Jack's page, and on several other sites such as Dragon my feet, Don't eat the pancakes, and nimlas.org. :D

Find Jack and Machu on facebook!

Also, you can find Jack and Machu on Facebook at their fan page!

There are contests and great deals on merchandise you can win or buy so be sure to check it out!

Jack the Kitten is now available on Amazon!

My first illustrated book is now available on Amazon! :D Woohoo! If you haven't gotten your copy yet, be sure to order one now. It will make a great christmas gift and with Amazon's Free Super Saver Shipping, it should arrive just in time. :D

I believe Amazon has the book available to other countries as well, so if you live outside the US, you should be able to get a copy, too! :D

My first book!

Okay, I can officially say what I've been working on for the past few months! :D It's an awesome kids' book entitled, Jack the Kitten is Very Brave, and can be ordered here:

Machu and Jack

Or if you'd like a hoodie or sticker or other product bearing some cute kitten artwork from the book, feel free to visit here.

It was written by the incredibly talented Tabitha Grace Smith. It's an adorable book so be sure to pick one up soon. ;D

Sorry to be so quiet lately...

but I'm working on my first real illustration project. :D And I'm almost done! I can't wait to share it with you guys. :) Hopefully I'll be able to post some photos soon. ;) I also have tons of sketches I've been doodling in the meantime as well that I'll hopefully be able to upload in the near future. Thanks for visiting!

Sweet Pea

Here's another piece I did on my tablet. ;) I like to call her Sweet Pea.

Quote of the Week

"Woe be to him that reads but one book." ~George Herbert

Mwahahahahahahahahahaha!

Okay, I've got an obsession with the Graffiti on Facebook. Just check out the new pics I created on my profile, and then some on my friends' profiles! :) Hope you enjoy them and have a very Happy and safe Halloween!

Portfolio

Double click on any piece to view a larger resolution.

::STAND ALONE ILLUSTRATIONS::

These are copyrighted and are not to be used without my permission. Email me if you have a question about a piece. 

::STORYBOOK / WEB / GENERAL LAYOUTS/DESIGNS::

::DESIGN CONCEPTS::

 

 

 ::ORIGINAL STORY CONCEPTS::

::ORIGINAL CHARACTER DESIGN::

 

Robot

Here's another one! This one is supposed to be a robot, but he's not so great. But I'm working on it! :D Still, I think he looks pretty good, and he is offering love, so I'm happy. :)

More and more and more graffiti!

I'm addicted. That's right, addicted, to Graffiti. (But I promise I only use the Graffiti on Facebook. I do not put Graffiti on buildings or anything. :) So, I've come up with a few more pictures now with the Graffiti app in facebook, like I described yesterday. It is just so much fun! :D The first one I cam up with yesterday, after I had already posted my other Graffiti's. Then these other two I came up with this morning. The one that has the two little "bugs" is one of my favorites. The first "bug" looks terrified of being called on for a question or something. (Much like I was in school! :D) The other one wants to answer the question, but is somewhat worried about his friend.

I really want a writing tablet now for my computer, because this is just so neat! The paint program is nothing like this. I can only imagine what a more advanced program would be like! :D

More Graffiti

Here's another one I just did for myself. I may try to do a different one each week to add to my quote of the week. They're just so cute and fun to make! :D

Graffiti

Okay, I'll admit it. I'm addicted to Facebook and all of it's new appications. For those of you unfamiliar with Facebook, it's sort of like Myspace, except it was originally set up for people in school and college to meet other people in college and to keep up with old friends. Now, it has changed, and I love all the applications you can get. I don't want too many apps, but the one I love is the Graffiti app. You can draw on your own 'wall' or on your friends' walls. The one above was the very first one I did for my own wall. It made me think of the cookie monster. The other one I just did a few minutes ago for a friend of mine who's been having a few bad weeks at her new job. I'm hoping it will cheer her up. :) But then, when I finished it, he was so cute, I just wanted to share him with everyone! So, if you're having a bad day, this little guy is for you! :D

Hi ya!

I did this picture a while back with pencils and colored pencils on a thicker paper. It kind of was an experimental piece, because I'd never used that sort of thick paper before. It turned out better than I expected though. Basically it wasn't any different than what I do on regular white printing paper.

Family Birthdays

I have 2 family birthdays coming up that both fall on the same day. No, it wasn't a coincidence either. :) My dad was born at the end of September, so my brother and his wife had a planned c-section on his birthday with their daughter, my neice. Therefore, they both have the same birthday. For it, I thought to post some pics of birthday drawings I have, but I don't think I have any scanned so far. I'll have to scan some and put them on here.

Quote of the week

"Tis the good reader that makes the good book." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson