Ladybug illustrations
A few concept illustrations for a book I’m working on.
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“How Pizza Was Really Invented”, Story illustrations, Chickadee Magazine
I had a blast illustrating this 4 page story in the April issue of Chickadee! Find out how pizza was really invented! (click on images to enlarge). Here are some unused images and various sketches:
Book: “Cottonmouth Creek”
“Cottonmouth Creek” Grade 4 level reader published by Teacher Created Materials. Description: When Samantha is bitten by a venomous snake, it’s up to her dog, Hickory, to get help and save the day. Readers will be captivated by this survival story featuring full-color illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text that build reading comprehension and […]
Book: “Save The Day”
“Save The Day” K-level reader published by Teacher Created Materials. Description: When a cat gets stuck in a tree and some ducks need help crossing the street, these young superheroes are there to save the day! With high-frequency words and simple, repetitive sentences, this brightly illustrated fiction reader builds foundational reading skills and supports early […]
Book: “The Legacy of Rashmi Bazaar”
“The Legacy of Rashmi Bazaar” Grade 4 level reader published by Teacher Created Materials. Description:Rashmi is tired of helping her parents in their shop. She wants to have fun like her friends. But as she learns about her parents’ struggles in the United States and sees how their shop helps customers, Rashmi realizes she might […]
Book: “Oh, Hi Ohio!”
“Oh, Hi Ohio!” K-level reader published by Teacher Created Materials. Description: From biking to boating, there’s a lot to do along the Ohio river. Join a girl and her dog as they spend a fun day by the water. This wordless picture book features vibrant illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to […]
“To Corinth With Love”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the February issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Following a Promise”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the January issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Faith and Trust”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the December issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“The New Rules”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the November issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“From Bully to Believer”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the October issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“This is The Rink Where Jack Plays”, Scholastic Canada
A sporty take on This Is the House that Jack Built! This is the rink where Jack plays. This is the ice so white and slick, Where players practice skating tricks, Down at the rink where Jack plays. Incorporating lively hockey action, sports values and team play in gentle, rhythmic text, this book is a […]
Happy Harvest puzzle illustration, Chickadee Magazine
Puzzle illustration in the October 2019 issue of Chickadee. (click on image to enlarge)
Chickadee Magazine cover
Cover illustration for the October 2019 issue of Chickadee. Get the scoop on the search for aliens, make cool Halloween costumes, and learn fun magic tricks! Here are some of my preliminary sketches, playing with a few different compositions:
“Helping Hands”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the September issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“The Brave Queen”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the August issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“What To Say” Puzzle illustration, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Puzzle illustration for the July issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine.
“Lamby’s Limits”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the July issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Winning With Kindness”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the June issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“What’s A Germ?”, Click Magazine
Illustrations for a 3 page article in the May issue of Click Magazine.
“Try, Try Again”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the May issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Wait For It”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the April issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Just Kidding” Joke page, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Joke page I illustrated for the March issue of Clubhouse Jr. Here’s an illustration for a joke about a Dandy-Lion that ended up not being used (along will fun header text).
“Our Babysitter is a Monster!”, Chickadee Magazine
A four page comic I wrote and illustrated for the March issue of Chickadee Magazine. I would have loved it if I had the space to extend this out to 10 or so pages. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see sketches for some unused panels/scenes. Here are sketches for a couple of […]
“Trust No Matter What”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the February issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
Polly Shapes Comic, Click Magazine
A 6 page comic I illustrated for the September 2018 issue of Click magazine.
Hockey Museum “Take A Trip”, Chirp Magazine
Hockey Hall of Fame illustration for the Take a Trip feature in the January/February issue of Chirp. (click image to enlarge)
“Something To Talk About”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the December issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“A Father’s Heart”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the November issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Army of Two”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the October issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
Cover and story illustrations, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Cover and Illustrations for a 4 page story in the September issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Who Will Help?”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the August issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Silly Summer Games” poster
Remember feeling bored a few weeks into summer vacation? Here’s a little poster I made with some fun ideas to keep the little ones entertained 🙂 (click image to enlarge)
Puzzle Maze illustration, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Here’s a fun maze illustration I did for the July issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. This ties into the Widow story I illustrated for the same issue.
“A Mighty Offering”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the July issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Boy Wonder”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the June issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
Monster Safari illustrations
Here are a few illustrations from my recent Monster Safari series. (click images to enlarge)
“Step, Rumble, Grumble”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the May issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Knock Knock”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the April issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“The Invisible Army”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the March issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“That’s Silly!”, Highlights High Five
A bowling alley themed “That’s Silly!” illustration I did for the March issue of Highlights High Five. (click on image to enlarge)
“Breakfast on the Beach”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the February issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Best Way to Build”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the December issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
Groundhog Day Puzzle illustration, ChickaDEE magazine
Puzzle illustration in the January/February 2018 issue of ChickaDEE. (click on image to enlarge)
ChickaDEE magazine cover
Cover illustration for the January/February 2018 issue of ChickaDEE.
“Wise Moves”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the December issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
Veggy Squad vs. Fruit Force series
Having some fun with a series of fruit and vegetable characters:
“My Brother’s Keeper”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the November issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
“Forever Grateful”, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the October issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
Take Me Out To The Ice Rink, Scholastic Canada
Written by Stella Partheniou Grasso Illustrated by Chris Jones ISBN: 978-1-4431-5725-4 24 pages ▪ 9″ x 9″ ▪ paperback Hockey season is finally here and there’s no better way to celebrate than to sing about how much we love the game. Take me out to the ice rink. Take me out to the game. […]
Not Too Little, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine
Illustrations for a 4 page story in the September issue of Clubhouse Jr. Magazine. (click images to enlarge)
