Fox

Just a little Fox I painted today,
Also I am on twitter so you should follow me there,
https://twitter.com/Kimberlistudio

One day I will figure out how to put a little link on the side...
I hope.

just another WIP

I thought I would post something just to prove that I am still alive.

Sketches

I haven't posted in a while so here are some sketches,

...and one that I decided to paint

...and my new little helper Hazel (unless Hazel turns out to be a boy then his name will become Basil.)

My Grandma Mary

I just finished illustrating my first children's book, and here is a sneak peak at the cover.

I don't think it will hit the bookstores  because its being published by and individual in an effort to make a genealogy book that is fun for kids( and adults.)  If it does make its way to the Bookshelves I will let every one know.

This is a piece I did for the Utah SCBWI confrence.

The Friend

This image is published in the March issue of "The Friend" a childrens magazine pubblished by the LDS Church. Its an illustration for a lovely little poem.

SCBWI part 2

Portfolio's For Children's Books

At the conference I learned the importance of book dummies.  In the portfolio review I had the opportunity to include a book dummy.  I did not include one only to find out that they are very important for a children's book portfolio. Art Directors (AD) are not necessarily looking for great writing skills, or even if they are the correct length.  They are looking to see if you can pace a children's book, and break up text in appropriate places.

With Portfolios less is more. Even if it is only 10 images, if you are unsure about a piece don't include it.

It is easier for AD's to sell editors on an illustrator if they display a consistent style. That way the editors know better how illustrations will turn out!  If you have more than one style have them on two different portfolios, perhaps even have a "pen"name (is it a brush name for an illustrator) for your second style.

I hope these posts are useful!