My all-time favorite author-illustrator is Chris Van Allsburg. And his book, THE MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK has to be near the top of my list of favorite books. This sketch was a little shout out to Mr. Burdick.
The Visitor
Great Horned Owls
I spent months drawing great horned owls for the upcoming book, WHOO-KU by Maria Gianferrari. She wrote an amazing book, and I can't wait to share it with the world. Here's a sketch of this beautiful bird.
Warn Out
When I saw this man’s image, I instantly fell in love with the lines on his face. He tells a story without ever speaking a word.
Hoot & Olive - The Apple
45 Minute Warmup
One of my favorite authors, C. S. Lewis… I’m always amazed by those individuals who can start a drawing just as well as they finish it. I am not one of them. And to speak nothing of the finished sketch, my beginnings almost always look the handiwork of my 3rd grade self… except worse… sigh…
30 Minute Warmup
30 minute warmup sketch of a chimp to start my day.