I found a partially done illustration I had started ages ago.  Finished it up today.  Added a few things to make it a little on the creepier side.

Just thought I'd share a couple of quick snapshots!  It's me and my mascot (Clovis) at the door of my studio, and a pic of me with my incredible daughter Tory....who also works with me!

Here are some cute character sketches I just came across. They were originally drawn to be used on a perfume bottle (and cologne bottle) for tweens.

Equal parts attitude and cuteness! 

Here is a snippet of sketches recently done for a creepy book cover for tweens!  I loved working on the assignment.  It's fun to cross over to the scary side once in a while:)

A new illustration from my series of girls around the world.  I am thankful!

Here is a new image I recently sent out as a promotional piece.  It's one in a series of girls from around the world I'm working on. It is also my new thank you card:)

Here is the latest cover for the third book in the Forever Four series (released in Sept.)  The girls head
out for adventures in New York!

Here is the illustration and the final cover....

I have started something new that I have been having so much fun with.  I'm painting and selling my "vintage inspired" paintings on my new Etsy site.  As much as I love illustrating... I also love being able to paint as well.

I would love it if you would take a look at my Etsy site...let me know what you think.  (feedback would
be awesome).  I also have started a blog for the site.

Thanks!
Cathi

Here are a few peeks into my studio.  It was built especially for me and is a mini replica of my house.
I do my illustration here and also paint...when I'm not illustrating.  I always love seeing where artist's live and work.  So here's a tiny bit of me.

My lil mascot!  All the work going on around here and he is just as relaxed as ever.  It's nice to have

Here is the latest illustration for the third book in the Forever Four book series. This story is
set in New York!  Can't wait to see it in print.

I have always had a love of vintage photographs.  Here are a few paintings I've recently done for a new store I'm opening up.  I'll have many 30's ,40's and some very cool 60's people I'll be putting in my paintings.  Very different from my illustration work.

The first two books in the Forever Four book series / Grosset & Dunlap.... are available this month!

I created the character illustrations for Paulina, Miko, Tally and Ivy.  Wonderful design and use of type on the covers. I'm currently working on the illustration for the third book.

Here is a sampling of some illustrations I recently did for an American Girl story called "The Valentine
Bandit".  It's in the February issue of their magazine on stands now.  I love working with A.G!

finishing up a few things that have been sitting as sketches for a while. Here are some girls who

Almost made it onto a book cover...but a different girl was chosen.  I still like her!

Here is a sneak peek of some characters I created for a new tween book series coming out in
January 2012!  I'll show the full covers when they arrive on my doorstep. Very cute typography and
design was done for the series.

Super windy here is So. Calif.  last night and this morning.  Here is a little illustration in honor of the weather.

Starting over with my blog.  I've been working on a lot of new projects that I'll be sharing soon!

Working on an assignment where I am actually drawing boys as well as girls.  Here are a few of the
sketches that are among the unchosen. The chosen boy and girl will be used on a perfume/cologne for
kids.