7 Impossible Things and Website Update

I'm delighted to say I was featured on 7 Impossible Things, a terrific Children's Book Blog written by editor/author Julie Danielson. In addition, I just updated my website.

Lastly, the Let's Go, Hugo! Website is live. I'll be updating it frequently with pictures and book events. 

Sandy and Sketches

Well, I had to delay my trip to NY due to a certain storm named Sandy. I'll be heading out there in December instead. I can't wait!

In other news, I'm working with the awesome people at faculty development on a new class for the MFA department at AAU. It'll focus on Character Design specifically for Children's Books. More information soon. 

Hello Santiago

I'll be posting the finals soon, but here is a revised final sketch for my book Santiago Stays (Appleseed 2013). It's keeping me busy in between teaching. In addition, I'm on the committee for the Sixth Annual SCBWI SF Illustrator Day on September 29th, 2012. Should be a great event and it's not too late too register!

Updates

Greetings!

I just got my 2013 calendars and Let's Go Hugo promo material. The people at A Maciel Printing did a wonderful job on the calendars. If you are interested in purchasing a calendar, please visit my ETSY store:

www.etsy.com/shop/andillustrations

or

Stop by the AAU Illustration Building at 540 Powell St.

Lastly, I'm finishing up Santiago Stay's Revisions (Appleseed 2013) and practicing the technique for the book. I'll post more of Santiago soon.

2013 Calendars, Let's Go Hugo Jacket Flap, and MORE!

I just received the proofs for "Let's Go Hugo" jacket flap (Dial March 2013). My amazing art director, Lily Malcom, did a wonderful job.

In other news, I just ordered my 2013 calendars. I'll have those up for sale by the end of August. Lastly, I've been sketching....like usually.

More soon!

Santiago and Sketchbook Calendar

 I finally finished my sketchbook calendar! Almost ready to send it to the printers. I'm also happily working on Santiago Stay's Studies (Appleseed 2012). 

Sneak Peek 2013 Calendars

I'm finalizing the layouts and getting ready to print my 2013 Calendars. One is a Hugo Calendar and the other consists of San Francisco Sketches. Both are mostly for self promotion,  but I'll be selling a limited amount at APE and on Etsy later this year.

In other news, I'm on the final sketching stages of Santiago Stays (Appleseed Fall 2013). Can't wait to get started on the final artwork for Santiago.

That's all for now. Hope to have exciting news to share soon.

More Sketchbook

Sketchbook

I love spring time weather!

Sketching

Sketchcrawl and Workshops

 

Sketches, Sculpy Fun Time

A few new sketches and Hugo Sculptures. I just got started working on the "Let's Go Hugo" and another book I wrote "Maria Had A Llama" (Henry Holt 2013). It's going to be a busy second half of the year!

Etsy and Hugo

Hello-

Here is a recent sketchbook drawing and my first attempt at a 3-d study of Hugo.

Lastly, just a reminder I'm selling my book of sketchbook drawings online at my Etsy store.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/andillustrations

Hello Summer!

It's beautiful this time of year in San Francisco. Here's a sketch of Maiden Lane near Union Square.


In a related note, I'll be selling a self published book of my sketchbook drawings at the Cartoon Art Museum 655 Mission St and AAU Illustration Building: 540 Powell St. More locations coming soon.

Lastly, I'm officially registered for APE (October 1 and 2). So far I'll be sharing a table with the talented Eli Harris and Sara Palacios.

Back to Work

Good News four of my paintings will be up in SF at the SFCVB (now called SF Travel). In related news, I'm going to be contributing to a charity show at Gallery Nucleus. I'm thrilled to be participating. I'll post the painting soon.

NY Sketches

Spring Time in SF

Sketch Crawl

I was able to participate for the first time in Sketch Crawl. It was awesome to see so many artists (both students and professionals) sketching. Luckily it was a gorgeous day in San Francisco. Here are a few sketches. I'm looking forward to the next one.

Puerto Rico

I was lucky enough to go to Puerto Rico for a small break. I lounged, sketched, and admired the Puerto Rican culture. Now it's time to get back to work.

New York Sketches

I wish I could have sketched more, but here are a few sketches from my recent NY trip. I met some wonderful people, saw beautiful artwork, went to Books of Wonder like ten times, and saw good friends. Fingers crossed on some upcoming projects.