Just stopping by to let you know that I recently did an interview about my illustration process. Check it out here: With Glittering Eyes. (Thanks again to Nadia for the thoughtful questions...
Striped shirts for all :)
Doing some sketching for my next piece...
Another version of "The Buskers"-available here.
The BuskersPrints are available here, in two sizes, if youre looking to liven up your walls. :)
Its a lovely Friday morning in the studio. The sunlight is pouring in the windows and Im as happy as this howling coyote and harmonica-playing hare...Im back to work after three loooong months r...
I recently had the pleasure of creating these fun holiday paper cuts for the talented Trevor Pearson. Isnt his photography amazing? The shoot was for The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. There are a dozen o...
(click to enlarge)A piece that ended up not being used by the client. Thought Id share it anyway...
Im so happy to be one of the artists featured in this awesome new book. A gorgeous collection curated by Jaime Zollars of Paper Forest, it showcases the work of artists using paper in all s...
Roald Dahl series originals will be available in the shopMonday, July 11th9:00 am Pacific
The latest issue of LMNOP Magazine, featuring my complete series of Roald Dahl inspired illustrations, is now available online.Also, Ive just updated my Etsy shop with prints of my fa...
(click to enlarge) “Action stations! James shouted. Jump to it! There’s not a moment to lose! He was captain now, and everyone knew it."
My next illustration will be based on James & the Giant Peach. Its the last in my series for LMNOP magazine, but Im really enjoying creating these and might do a few more. There are so many great Ro...
Do you know the BFG? He collects dreams in jars and every night he sneaks around under the cover of darkness, blowing the good dreams in through the bedroom windows of sleeping children. (click to en...
(click to enlarge)“‘Keep it up, my darlings!’ shouted Mr. Fox. ‘We’ll soon be there! Think what’s waiting for us at the other end! And just think what we’re bringing home with us...’”
I see many more anthropomorphic animals in my future... this is too fun.
Next in the series:Heres a great clip with Roald Dahls widow, Felicity and Wes Anderson talking about his 2009 stop-motion film bas ed on the book:Illustration by Donald Chaffin
(click to enlarge)"Something crazy is going to happen now, Charlie thought. But he wasnt frightened. He wasnt even nervous. He was just terrifically excited."
Up next...Original book illustration by Joseph Schindelman
Need something fancy for your coffee table?I got my copy in the mail today and its pretty awesome. A really nice survey of artists working with paper all over the world. Im so happy to be includ...
(click to enlarge)"For sheer cleverness she could run rings around them all."Im working with a new photo setup where I construct the piece in a paper theater of sorts, with a greater distance...
Up first: Matilda. This series is for LMNOP magazine. My illustrations will run in next months issue and Ill have prints available in my Etsy shop at that time. However, Im going to be previewin...
Working on a series of illustrations - a project Ive dreamt about for some time: cut paper scenes from the childrens stories of Roald Dahl. Im re-reading the 5 books for my series right now and ...
I got so excited about designing the next Shadow Box Kit that I forgot I promised to show you this!So, here is one of the many different ways to construct the Balloon Adventure Kit. I used the i...
Im so happy to finally be able to share what Ive been working on for the past several months: Cut Paper Shadow Box Kits! The first in the series, "Balloon Adventure," is ...
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