Illustration Friday - Garden

Illustration Friday - Talent

Dragon couldn't help but notice the total absence of knights to challenge or damsels to distress in the 21st century, so he decided to re-brand himself and turn his talents to more practical applications.

Illustration Friday - Whiskers

This drawing of Mr. Garrulity was originally done for "Lost in Lexicon", a middle-grade novel I illustrated. It was only after the book was published that I realized he resembled my grandfather (without the stocking cap, of course.)

Illustration Friday - Haunt

As a child I was always spooked by the concept of The Sandman. I imagined him as a shadowy, sinister creature who would creep into my room in the dead of night. Definitely the stuff of nightmares!

Illustration Friday - "Carry"

My inspiration for this piece is the beautiful and mysterious last line of John Cheever's short story "The Country Husband": “Then it is dark; it is a night where kings in golden suits ride elephants over the mountains.”

Illustration Friday - Suspend

Remember "The Animal Fair? Hopefully, this time the elephant won't sneeze and fall on his knees - and it won't be the end of the monk, the monk, the monk!

Illustration Friday - Stay

This little character has been floating around in my head for awhile. This week's topic -Stay - seemed like the perfect opportunity to bring her to life.

Illustration Friday: Soaked