FAQ

I do use color in all of my children's book illustrations. But for my giant artwork, I love the effects I get from plain artist pencils and black ink. If you have the opportunity to see my artwork in person, you will see that the graphite actually shimmers and shines. The pieces often change entirely depending on the lighting. You can kind of view this phenomenon in the collection of photos I have showing the progression of my latest large piece.

Artwork:

I don't use any aids in my drawings and paintings. No grids, no rulers, no stencils, etc. As a child, I was discouraged against the use of such tools. This really bothered me back then! However, as an adult, I love that all of my work is completely freehand.

I do occasionally use photos for reference, but I never grid them.

Children's books:

I started using Adobe Illustrator recently to create the art in children's books. I am working on transitioning to Adobe Fresco, which will enable me to put my own style into my illustrations.