I signed a book deal!

December 13, 2016

And it's not about bunnies! But since it's about Little Beaver and I don't know what Little Beaver looks like yet...you get some bunnies on Segways!

Little Beaver's book is written by Gretchen McLellan and will be in print spring 2018 from Holiday House. Needless to say - I AM EXCITED!!! And someday I'll tell you how that all came to happen.

So much mystery. So much to discover.

Oh! I almost forgot. The title. It's called I'm Done. Which feels very ironic for me right now. And at some point in the distant future, it will feel just right.

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Trying new things, always. I'm a big fan of switching up mediums to gain new perspective. Watercolor has been my go to for years now, but with the Lady Mtn series, linocut ended up being the texture I was looking for (after lots of other failed attempts). And for this canvas, it was a full return to the good ol' stash of acrylics that have been sitting idyl on the shelf for many many years. Another atypical move I'm starting to explore more right now is photo reference - this one taken @giantsheadfreeride during a lunch break. (Quick note for artists - if you use photo reference they should be your own or you need permission if you plan to sell that work - and as always, don't forget to give credit to the photographer!) Where was I? Something about changing it up - ummm... a skateboard is a medium, and they all make different lines on the same piece of pavement - this board makes some of my most favorite lines. I'll have it for sale this weekend @portlandsaturdaymarket ❤️

A blank canvas. And some very bright sneks.

Want to ride in the cheese?? Come skate with @cloudcitycruisers next Wednesday and we'll give you a lift back to the starting point! See @cloudcitycruisers page for more details.

When children's book illustration also means you are a pattern designer and fashion consultant: Frannie has 13 different outfits in book 2.