Inspiration meets Opportunity

Posted on Mar 3, 2015 in Advice, Art, Craftsy, living the dream, Shop

As an illustrator my life generally revolves around deadlines and collaboration with others. While this works pretty well for me, sometimes I need to take a step back and make artĀ for myself. It is usually never planned; my life is super busy between teaching and book-making. Those flashes of inspiration are stolen gems and it […]

Just Keep Working.

Posted on May 2, 2014 in Art, Education, Illustration, Shop

Getting published is a HUGE accomplishment.But where most civilians (non authors & illustrators) think that a book deal means buckets of money and leaving behind a legacy, those of us in the trenches know that getting a book published is only the beginning. Looking back to my late twenties and thirties, all I wanted to […]

“Ring with the Harmonies of Liberty” giclee

Posted on Feb 10, 2011 in Books, EAOC, Sale, Shop, Shop

Hello collectors! I am finally releasing my first fine art giclee in the “Lift Every Voice and Sing” series. Eventually I plan to launch a site that houses all of the prints and upcoming images but in the meantime, this first print is currently available in my Etsy shop. 22 x 30″ Giclee printed on […]

Art For Sale!

Posted on Nov 6, 2010 in Art, Illustration, Shop

Howdy everyone! I added two new prints in my Etsy Store and am reintroducing my boxed cards from “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. Please swing by and check them out. They make great holiday stocking stuffers! I am back from a fantastic three day trip to NYC. Bank Street Books was gracious enough to host […]