Friday #kidlit recap: working on character sketches for primary and secondary characters, color palette and color script for PB, and rechecked values for a light study illustration. Busy busy busy.
Snowmageddon. Kiwi 🐈⬛ was fascinated by the big fat flakes. ❄️
#blackcat #cats
After some excellent feedback, I kicked up the value and added a cast shadow for E. B. He’s such a pensive little guy 🐭 💕
An author is worried that their book might "die on submission" and wanted a pep talk. Here's why I hate that phrase, and also case studies, and also a pep talk!
It's not that it hasn't happened. It just hasn't happened YET. YET: YOU'RE ELIGIBLE, TOO.
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Thanks Jennifer! As an MFA student, this gave me a whole lot of perspective and a peek into the wild world of publishing.
That seems to be the consensus. She is currently in surgery and should have her “cinnabuns” back in place soon. 💗
Sometimes we just need to take time to ponder. #kidlit #kidlitart #author/illustrator #mouse
Real footage of me finishing an illustration. #kidlitart #author/illustrator
I got some feedback on my maquette and made some changes. The tutu will return but I needed to fix the legs. I still think she looks cute with her new doo. 🥰 #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
A well-designed book is going to elevate the illustrations no matter how excellent they are. It’s how they are presented that makes the reader keep turning pages. However, a great illustrator does make your job easier. 😁
Made a maquette to help bring my character to life. Meet little Adeline! #kidlit #kidlitart #author/illustrator
This is a book craft staple for me! It’s one I go back to over and over again
This grad homework reminded me why I love ink so much. #kidlit #kidlitart #author/illustrator #graphicnovel #sequentialart
Ink says all the things I cannot. #grief #loss #illustrator #kidlitart #author/illustrator
Sometimes life seems more attainable when I shift perspective. #Hollins #kidlit #kidlitart #author/illustrator #findthemice🐭
Thanks! Totally stole that move from my cat. 🐈⬛ don’t know what she’d say about me using it to draw mice. 😄
Sharing is caring! #kidlit #kidlitart #author/illustrator #kindness
Just a bear 🐻 , on a bike 🚲
#illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #author/illustrator
Starting my Book Design class. Got my studio space set up, complete with kitty 🐈⬛. #Hollins #author/illustrator #kidlit #artstudio
It almost looks felted. #kidlitart #authorillustrator #kidlit
It’s for maximum kitty 🐈⬛ reach. And they’re LED and it’s a fake tree. And, she a good kitty and doesn’t climb it. She does, however, open all the presents underneath!
Walking in a winter wonderland. ❄️ 😇 #kidlit #author/illustrator #kidlitart #hollins
Ok Christmas! 🎄 I’m ready. You can come now. #christmas #tree
Chiaroscuro Kitty! 🐈⬛
#blackcat #chiaroscuro
Kiwi asks, “How was your Thanksgiving?” #blackcat #cats
Gratitude for cattitude! 🐈⬛ #Thankgsiving #blackcat #cats
Prepping for Christmas early! This package is ready to be sent out. #christmas #sharpie
Drawing of a button with a crowned anchor
SCBWI’s Draw This! November prompt is buttons. Here’s a magic button. @scbwi.bsky.social
#scbwiDrawThis #kidlitart #button #fantasy #WWII #navalofficer
The Tale of Despereaux is my favorite illustrated middle-grade fiction. I created a breakaway map in #ink on #procreate. I’m gah gah over these little mice. 🐭 💗 #katedicamillo #maps #kidlitillustrator #author/illustrator
Ah! I see. My novice is showing 🫣
