Egg

I'm a little late this week for Illustration Friday.  Actually, I'm a little late for everything, of late.
Anyhoo...here is a little something for the topic, "Egg."
It begs the question:  tiny bunnies, or giant egg?

Taking Off!!

I have my bags packed, and my little portfolio friends in tow...and am taking off for the Big Apple and the SCBWI Winter Conference!  I'm landing a little early to meet with my publisher and spend a little time with some family and friends.  It should be fun (last year's was), and I will be back next week to fill you in. 

Have a great week, everyone--and thanks for all your kind comments while I was MIA these past few weeks!  :) :)  I will definitely be playing catch-up with all your blogs when I get back. 

I've missed you!

A Peaceful Glow

Wherever you are, what ever you celebrate, wishing you holiday peace--and a glowing new year.

A Little Stretch

...a little confection for this week's Illustration Friday topic, "Stretch."

Shy

Getting a jump on Illustration Friday this week, I've pulled out this little character drawing I did not long ago. I think it fits the bill for this week's topic-- "Shy."
I'm still mucking out from weeks of deferred maintenance, so to speak, due to Henny and my little vacation--but I'm certainly not complaining. My family and friends back east have a lot more serious mucking out to do. I send my support, best wishes, and xo to them all!

pencil on paper

Character Development

Some people expressed an interest in my picture book...so here is the development of the main character--cleverly, and oh-so-originally (for now) named, "The Thing."  He's basically a big, sleepy, bunny-like, well... Thing.  My vision of him from the beginning hasn't changed much--(maybe longer legs and slightly different proportions).  It seems I draw them pretty much the way they end up right out of the chute, so to speak.
(click to enlarge)

pen & ink, wax pencil

Buns

Buns: like his cousin The White Rabbit-- better late than never...

A little Easter confection...

watercolor, pen & ink on paper