Sneak Peek

"Opportunity is missed by most people because
it is dressed in overalls and it looks like work."
-Thomas Edison :)

I'm pretty excited to share a new piece that's on the drawing table. It's a self promotional painting that I've wanted to do for a while. Now that it's in the painting stage I'll work hard to finish it soon so I can share the whole story behind this little creepy guy :)

Camping Trip

A couple of sketchbook pages from the Memorial Day weekend camping trip.


Myles Standish State Forest, MA
watercolor and archival ink pen
2010

Camp Fire

archival ink pen
2010

Pictures from the Book Expo America

I had a wonderful time at the Book Expo and thought I would share some photos from those two days. I finally got to meet the author of my book; met some of my favorite illustrators; and had a great time signing books. I hope that I am lucky enough to have this opportunity again someday.

With the Author of my book, Pat Stemper Vojta

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

A small section of the Children's Pavillion


Raven Tree Press Booth

Another view of the huge Jacob K. Javits Convention Center



Even got a picture with Olivia the pig :)

Book Signing!

I will be doing my first book signing at the Book Expo America 2010 this Wednesday, May 26th! The book expo is held at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, NY. I will be signing Mr. Groundhog Wants the Day Off books from 2:00-3:00pm in the Raven Tree Press booth #2666, located in the Children's Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall. If you're in the area, stop by and see the "largest publishing even in North America." Come get a book signed and see "everything new and exciting in the world of books"! Hope to see you there. :)

New Website!!!

I'm happy to announce that my website has finally been updated with a fresh new look!! Click below to visit. I'll be updating it more often so don't forget to check back soon for new art! :)

More Team Dawg Paintings

Back in January I had done a post on a character I painted for Team Dawg Inc.
Lately I was asked to paint the coach character and a baseball field background that can be used together or separately. Here is what the finished pieces looked like.

Some Exciting Mail!

In the past few weeks I've received some very exciting mail. First a box of Strathmore drawing pads with my illustration printed on them! And then a box of Mr. Groundhog books! It was very exciting to finally see the books printed and bound. It's also neat to see how the art work looks when it is reproduced.
The Strathmore pads will be available in art stores in the Fall, and Mr. Groundhog books are available here along with some fun activities and book reviews. :)