Yay! A book I illustrated is in Barnes & Noble *\(^o^)/* FIRST GRADE HERE I COME written by D.J. Steinberg and published by Grosset & Dunlap.

I just got this in the mail!
FIRST GRADE HERE I COME! by D.J. Stein berg, published by Grosset & Dunlap, and illustrated by me is coming out on 6/28!

Working at Starbucks today.

New promo illustration!

Hey! Goodreads is doing a giveaway for a new book I illustrated, Pipsie, Nature Detective: The Lunchnapper. Written by Rick DeDonato and published by Two Lions.

Enter the giveaway here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/177174-pipsie-nature-detective-the-lunchnapper

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Process for a promo illustration.

Today’s sketch.

Morning practice painting.

A new promo illustration for my agent. I especially loved drawing the pug ;-)

Squee! My illustrations are in the August issue of Highlights Hive Five!

Yay! School Library Journal had a nice review about Pipsie, Nature Detective written by Rick DeDonato, illustrated by me, and published by Two Lions. 

Thumbnails for a book I’m working on. All hi-tech using tiny post-it notes.

Messy thumbnails as I brainstorm for a book cover.

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Illustration time lapse.

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I found a recording of me drawing an early sketch for Pipsie. She looked a little different back then— no braids, goggles on the hat! It’s fun to look back and see how this character has evolved. #PipsieNatureDetective

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Some shots from the inside of Pipsie, Nature Detective by Rick DeDonato and illustrated by me. Published by Two Lions and available on March 31!

Awesome mail day! I got a box of samples for my next book. “Pipsie, Nature Detective: The Missing Caterpillar” by Rick DeDonato will be on sale in March 31!

A little painting.

Whee! I have an illustration in the December issue of Highlights High Five magazine :-)

Practicing. #Inktober

New promo postcards are here :-)

Another #inktober sketch.
Pen: Namiki Falcon EF Ink: Iroshizuku Kirisame

I’m catching up on #inktober!

First day of school.

A quick sketch before turning in. It’s been a looooong day.