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#NannyPiggins

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I found my old art school assignment from 1999 which became the...

I found my old art school assignment from 1999 which became the inspiration for #Sidekicks @scholastic

Here's a wonderful review of my upcoming book THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE: THE UNIMAGINARY FRIEND from the HUFFINGTON POST

Here's a wonderful review of my upcoming book THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE: THE UNIMAGINARY FRIEND from the HUFFINGTON POST:

With the American Library Association announcing its choice for this year’s Caldecott Medal (the very deserving Brian Floca for Locomotive), it’s time to turn the page on 2013 and take a look ahead to some of the great titles heading our way in 2014….

Working on Nanny Piggins and the gang in between Ricky Ricotta ...

Working on Nanny Piggins and the gang in between Ricky Ricotta and his gan-zzzzzzzzzz….

My first author copy and the inspiration behind it. If you are...

My first author copy and the inspiration behind it. If you are at #ALA14 this weekend I would be honored if you went to the @littlebrownbooks booth to check it out. #Beekle

Here’s an animated gif showing my process for the final...

Here’s an animated gif showing my process for the final cover art of “The Rain Dragon Rescue” the third book of the Imaginary Veterinary series written by Suzanne Selfors

Late night art experimentation #cat

Late night art experimentation #cat

The Gardener #sketchbook

The Gardener #sketchbook

I feel particularly old in this caricature. I think it just...

I feel particularly old in this caricature. I think it just kicked in my midlife crisis #caricature

This was pleasant surprise to see in today’s Publishers...

This was pleasant surprise to see in today’s Publishers Weekly Children’s Bookshelf #Beekle