How to Make a 12 Month Illustrated Calendar
Having made a calendar featuring my illustrations for a few years now, I thought I would write out some of the things I’ve learned, and some tips and tricks for how to set yourself up for success when creating your own illustrated calendar.
Diana and the Dolphin: Writing and Illustrating a Licensed Picture Book
A bit about how I made Diana and the Dolphin and the process of working with a licensed property.
Mining Old Sketchbooks for New Ideas
Sketchbooks are invaluable to the image-maker, no matter how mundane it may feel while creating them. Having a record going back years allows me to see the repeated imagery that shows up, clearly knocking around in my brain, asking to be further explored.
Creating Art from Pain and Loss
I have often found myself unable to fully describe my grief around miscarriage with only words. Drawing, sculpting, painting, making things, has opened up a channel to express feelings that might have continued to sit in the dark.
Using Architectural Detail to Create Stronger Illustrations
Adding thoughtfully considered architectural detail can lend a rich layer to the storytelling of an illustration. Quite literally, it builds a world. And yet, for years I have avoided this in my own work, always leaning more towards nature-based environments.
Pastiche Practice! Finding Inspiration in Copying Your Favorite Art
A deep dive into artist copies! This classic art school assignment is also known as pastiche.