PiBoIdMo- Day 5
Sometimes instead of jotting down ideas, I sketch.

sketch a day?

Warming up before really getting down to work is always beneficial. I'm going to try to post a sketch a day for a month. No theme or limitations, but hopefully it will spark some creative ideas.

Emerson- from sketch to finish

New toys

I am playing with my new Wacom Intuos tablet, which is lots of fun. Check out the great brushes created by Kyle Webster at : http://www.kyletwebster.com/for-sale/ and https://gumroad.com/kyletwebster. I have found some really cool pencil, pen and watercolor digital brushes there.
Here's a little doodle I did using a few of his brushes:

Last day for Kidlit 411 Birthday Bash entries

These guys are giving out some great prizes and today's your last day to enter. You could win a critique, a course on illustration, or a jump to the front of the slush pile with my agent, Lori Kilkelly!
Enter here:Kidlit 411 birthday bash contests

Happy New Year!

What better way to start the new year than reexamining your craft. Whether it is writing or illustration, craft can always be improved. What better way to do it than with a critique or a class. Check out KidLit 411's Birthday Bash Giveaway TODAY. They have some pretty fabulous prizes that include an illustration class taught by Will Terry, and a picture book writing class taught by Susanna Leonard Hill. My entries are in and my fingers are crossed!
http://www.kidlit411.com/2015/01/Kidlit411-Giveaway-Days-Craft-Courses.html
Happy New Year!