Working on new illustrations for a reading series for struggling readers.

Children's illustration

Almost finished with the illustrations for a children's book.

Keep the Arts Funded

As we face tough budget cuts in public schools, please do not dismiss the arts. We are operating on a thread now. We must realize--the arts may be the only area where a student functions well. It's just who they are...

Pastel portrait

This is my Mom reading. I'm sure she doesn't appreciate me up in her face, but I think the beauty of her character is evident.

Graphic design and portraits

I worked on several graphic design projects today. I plan on marketing my graphic design business more actively as well as my portrait commissions.

Posting

It has been a long time since I have posted to my blog. Taking classes in Special Education and teaching art keeps me pretty busy. I hope to get back to communication on a regular basis.

Back to Teaching

High school art is in full swing. I have many talented students this year.

7-22-2009

Painting progress

This day I used a 1" round foliage brush. I think it helped. I am still working a lot on the likeness of my Dad. So many of the old photos look washed out...trying to enhance the range of value.

Posting

It seems to me that painting daily is easier than posting daily. I need to make it a habit. I added some subtle color to this but still want a retro hand-tinted look.

Painting progress

Started painting today and laying in the values. This will be mostly neutral in color to give the feel of a retro photo.

Painting

This is the beginning of an oil painting. I drew on a canvas that has been underpainted a neutral color. This is a piece depicting my Father and his first car, a 1947 Cadillac. The canvas measures 48 x 36.

Everyday Illustration

I am working most everyday on everyday subjects in my illustration. I have a hard time managing to post that work everyday. I am going to try to be more regular about this process. This will be helpful to document the creative process for me and my students.

To be digital or paint?

I am still having an issue about which medium to focus on. Can anyone give me some thought? I do enjoy painting as well as digital illustration, which has more marketing potential?

Summer Artwork

Working on creating illustrations for educational companies. This is digital artwork using PhotoShop and Illustrator.

Thank you

I really appreciate the support from those who have already purchased my fairy tale prints at the Decatur Area Arts Council's annual Christmas Show. There are still some prints available if you need a gift. If you do not see the one you want, please contact me directly.

Thanks so much!

jane

More illustrated books

Would illustrated picture books for high school students make better readers out of visual learners?

Anyone have any thoughts?

Logo design

Here is a new logo design I created for The Coaching House, Inc. It is a consulting firm advising medium size businesses as they expand to the next level in terms of sales and additional employees.

Goldilocks story

Here is another scene from the Three Bears story.

Inked Bears

Here is the inked version of one scene from the Bears.