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Remembering

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. A day to reflect on the horror, and also the bravery of the Allied Armies, especially the U.S. Army, which liberated Auschwitz 70 years ago.  I've illustrated two books about people whose lives were turned upside down by the Nazi's twisted and hateful regime.  The latest one is about Anne Frank, and her unstoppable spirit.  Although she died only days before the concentration camp in which she was imprisoned was liberated, her words remain.  Her diary which she began over 70 years ago still speaks to millions around the globe who find themselves trapped in untenable situations.

And now I am illustrating a book about Malala, another outspoken young lady who thankfully survived the brutality of another twisted regime. May we never forget, and may we constantly work to accept and understand one another.


Above from "Anne Frank's Chestnut Tree" written by Jane Kohuth, Random House
Below from "The Night Crossing" written by Karen Ackerman, Random House

"Sprout Wings & Fly" a Les Blank film"Running t...

 "Sprout Wings & Fly" a Les Blank film

"Running the Dogs"  book jacket for Random House

 "Amelia" from a series on famous American women
More work on The i Spot and my Portfolio site....

Prints, Books and Original Art

Limited Edition Prints, Books and original Artwork.
Paypal links are on the way, but for now, just contact me!


Also Prints of work by Bill Sayles...

First Snow

Since we are waiting for a pre-Thanksgiving snow storm, following the dumping that western NY just got (8 ft!), I thought I would share a tip I learned while working on this project.  If you have to go the barn to milk the cows during a blizzard, tie a bright colored string around your front door knob and unwind it as you go out.  Then follow it back home.  Stay safe out there.

Travelers Series : Elk Dog

This is second in my travellers series. I'm painting on old road  maps.  The texture makes a nice starting point.  And the colors give me ideas of where to go.  The roads are like veins.
Part 1 : Wolf Scout, is here, if you missed it.

Original Art Exhibit opens Wednesday

I was lucky enough to be one of the jurors for this year's Original Art exhibit at the Society of Illustrators http://www.societyillustrators.org/The-Museum/2014/OA/The-Original-Art.aspx The exhibit opens this week, can't wait to see show! The hardest part of jurying, besides flying through 600+ books, was choosing the medal winners. In the end three gorgeous books were chosen.  Here we are, bleary eyed but still smiling!
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From "Jeoffry's Halloween,"a night what nothing is what i...

From "Jeoffry's Halloween,"a night what nothing is what it seems.

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, NYC:Illustration Portf...

 SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS,  NYC: Illustration Portfolio 
Brush up your portfolio. 
Add to what you already have or stretch out and try something new.
Or .. work on that children's book you have hidden in your sock drawer. 

This class is centered on the individual student's  unique talent, ability and interests   The course course is designed to develop and solidify personal style, learn how to conceive strong concepts and clear execution of ideas. 

Assignments will touch on various sectors of the illustration market, including publishing, editorial, licensing and corporate. Students will be encouraged to broadly interpret the assignments: an assignment about time can become a science-fiction piece, a conceptual illustration, or a wonderful children's book. Color, value, concept, execution and medium will be covered. Assignments vary each semester. 

Learn how to approach an illustration job with an understanding of the type of work you want to create.  All aspects of the business side of Illustration will be discussed, such as finding illustration markets, contracts, negotiations, subsidiary rights and reps, copyrights, promotion and self-marketing. 

Sign up soon, last semester filled up fast.

Contact me with any questions, or come to SVA's Illustration & Cartooning Dept Free Info Session:
SEPT 4 at 6:30 pm
209 East 23rd Street, room 311, 3rd floor.
Seating is given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm  |  Begins Sept. 18  (12 wks)

See samples of student work

Just So Stories

I'm working on a series of illustrations for Rudyard Kipling's many animal tales.  My favorite so far is Rikki Tikki Tavi, the bold snake killing mongoose, "who was completely eaten up by curiosity." I will post some sketches soon.

This is an illustration for a book series I'm working on,...

This is an illustration for a book series I'm working on, which involves five kids, some time travel, a magic camel and a monkey or two.