Christopher Denise's Blog, page 5

Starting to feel like summer!

Pretty incredible moon when I left the studio last night. 
art from Sleepytime Me, written by Edith Fine, Random House 
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Select original art from my books on ETSY

Select original artwork from my books are featured in my ETSY shop.


Own a piece of original artwork from your favorite book!
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A character sheet from several years ago

Character design sheet for the Tugg and Teeny books by J. Patrick Lewis.



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DUCKS!

Getting my ducks in a row.Art from, How Much Wood?The original charcoal drawing is available!
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On being a good listener.

Forgot about this one from The Tugg and Teeny books written by J. Patrick Lewis. Both the hedgehog and hippo are side characters but I really enjoyed the conversation here! Hippo is a very good listener.


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Black and white work

A friend was just asking me if I make black and white work-I do! This one From Firefly Hollow written by Alison McGhee, Athenuem Books.
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Catching up on sharing some Instagram posts......

This from March 23rd:
With the (hopefully) last Nor’eastor behind us, I am looking forward to warmer days ahead!
From Firefly Hollow written by Alison McGhee, Atheneum.


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Process Post

A charcoal concept piece, color sketch, and finished painting. From my first book, The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship. Philomel 



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Sketch book

Sketchbook page(s) from “Rabbit and Turtle go to School”. Happy Saturday!


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The final days of any book project.

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