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The Meeting Place book

2012-05-17T00:46:39Z

Here's a children's book I just completed. Written by Jim Gurnett, the story takes place at Edmonton's Heritage Days Festival. I had a lot of fun coloring and creating the characters. Here are a few samples.

Sketches for a mascot

2012-03-20T08:02:13Z

Some sketches I'm working on for a mascot project.

Find The Easter Eggs

2012-03-16T07:20:03Z

A kids fun page I do for a newsletter.

Jean Charlot

2012-02-28T02:43:58Z

I had the opportunity to visit the Jean Charlot Collection at the University of Hawaii . I highly recommend a visit if you're ever in Hawaii. It is a huge collection and always inspirational. Charlot was a french painter and illustrator who did it all when it came to exploring different techniques in his art. He also illustrated many childrens books. He spent a portion of his life in Mexico and participated in the founding of Mexican Muralism until settling in Hawaii teaching art at the universitiy. Being hispanic, I have much respect for his interest and knowledge of Hispanic and Indian cultures.

Of the favorite books to look at in the collection, it has to be a book called "Carmen" which he illustrated in the 1930's. The collection has some of the original sketches, original ink drawings, and progressive proofs from this book. Here's some photos.

A sneak peek at my studio

2012-01-06T20:40:35Z

This is my home and studio where I sometimes work till late in the evening. My plants and dog are always here to keep me company.

Ouch !!

2012-01-06T06:30:46Z

Here's some safety illustration sketches I've been working on. Nothing about them looks safe, just painful. Especially a big nail in the foot.

upcoming yoga book!

2011-12-30T09:39:20Z

Here's a sneak peek at a yoga book I'm working on. The book will be launched in bookstores later this year .

Happy New Year!