Time is running out to submit artwork to Doodle 4 Google 2012! I’m helping Google choose which lucky artist will see their work on Google.com, win a $30k college grant, and earn $50k for their school so be sure entries are in by March 23rd! Get doodling today: www.doodle4google.com
I have always been so touched and impressed by the fan art I have received over the years. For this week the same holds true. All these images were inspired by The Search for WondLa. These young talented fans did a fabulous job creating their own versions of some of my favorite characters and scenes. Check it out and tell me what you think! Read more
Since it will be available paperback come April, Simon and Schuster has created a new discussion guide for The Search for WondLa combined with Kenny and the Dragon (which was just released in paperback). Read more
I’ve been fortunate enough to have a lot of amazing experiences come to pass in my life as a result of my career in illustration. One that I suppose I wasn’t expecting until much later was a book about me. However, I was pleasantly surprised last year when Abdo Publishing Company, an educational publisher, added me to their ongoing Children’s Illustrator series which includes the likes of Chris Van Allsburg, Garth Williams and Brian Selznick. Read more
I am happy to say that my 2008 bestselling chapter book, Kenny & the Dragon is now available in paperback. If you haven’t had a chance to read the story of a bookish rabbit and his poetry-reciting, crème-brûlée-lovin, dragon then now’s your chance. Read more
Calling all young artists! Imagine getting an opportunity to design the Google logo to be shared and seen by MILLIONS. Then, imagine your artwork gracing the package of a box of Crayola crayons. Now, imagine winning $30,000 in scholarships, plus an additional $50,000 for your school. That, my friends, is the grand prize for a contest unveiled today at Google…and I am one of the judges:) Read more
This weeks Friday Fan Art features a talented animator named Brittany, who was inspired to create a 3-D model of my old pal, Ted. Brittney recently graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and is currently trying to break into the animation industry. Check out her marvelous rendition of the jovial mischief-maker and a few in-progress images to help guide us through her process. Read more
As 2011 comes to a close, I am reflecting on what an eventful year this has been. Though I split my work between Florida and Massachusetts, I still managed to travel quite a bit and experience some unforgettable moments. Here are some favs: Read more
