More illo's

Well, if you got the new Friend magazine for July, you'll see some more of my illustrations. This one was for a story called " The invisible Visitor".

I wasn't too thrilled to see it, since the quality of my work wasn't that awesome- however I'm ok with it because I know why the quality wasn't superb:

A. I was working on it until 3 am in the morning then my water broke.... Had baby...
B. Finished it about 1 week after having a C-section.... and a new crying baby who demanded a lot of my attention.... Won't do that again if I've got a close due date.....

Another Job...

Here's a sample of what I send for the publisher to choose from: (minus the copyright symbol and the close up faces..)
I don't know if I'm crazy or just plain psycho for taking on another job with a new baby... eh, oh well... I love it!

Qustions

I was asked to answer some questions for a student doing a report on occupations, and she chose to do it on Illustration. Thanks Kaylee for the questions! Here are some of the questions...



Do you do your drawings at home? Does it work well while raising a family?

I do work from home. I have my own room that I use as an art studio.
It's kind of tricky being a mom and trying to work at the same time. (I think I do more of the mom thing right now). But balancing both is something you just have to work at, and since I love art so much, I have a desire to balance both.


What media do you personally use? What media and/or style do most illustrators usually use?

When I illustrate I usually draw my pictures on paper, scan them in and paint it on the computer using Adobe Photoshop and a waccom pen. It's easier for me to do it digitally, then I don't have to clean up any paint messes.
It's really up to each illustrator and what there preferences are to different medias. Usually it's Acrylic, Oil paint, Digital or Watercolor.


How did you get this job and what education is helpful or required?

In school I learned about illustrating and all the things that go with it. When you try to get a job as an illustrator you will send a portfolio of about 12-15 pieces. Every piece needs to look like the same style so that when the publisher hires you, they will know exactly what style they are getting. Art school involving illustration classes is the best education for this area of art.

March Friend Magazine...

You can check out this months issue of the "Friend" mag at your local Deseret book- This is the first cover I've done for them, it was pretty exciting!

My greatest masterpiece!

Well, obviously I haven't posted in a LONG time... It's because I finished creating my greatest masterpiece at the end of January... and well, this piece of art needs constant tending too. But he's definately the funnest piece to enjoy! I hope to get back in the swing of things soon... I don't know how soon that will be though... so, chow for now :)

Update:

Here's a recent piece of mine that came out in the Friend Magazine for one of the articles. Enjoy!

Christmas Elf

This is what I almost feel like- Trying to get presents in order. In fact I'm actually "building" several of my presents this year. That's a secret I'll have to share after Christmas...