It's that thing where...

I'm a bit swamped with projects that are too young to blog about. To make up for my lack of art right now, enjoy a piece by my favorite artist... Miss Junicorn.

Ice Marbles are BACK

Sad flower-box is naked no more!  Thanks to a few water balloons & a little bit of food dye.

Bright Lights Art City: K8 illustr8 in Colin Firth Movie

Photo stills: Arthur Newman 

A few years ago I was contacted by representatives on behalf of the Colin Firth / Emily Blunt film Arthur Newman asking to license two of my illustrations "Wheels on the Bus" and "Expect the Unexpected" to be used as set dressing.  I signed the contract, received the licensing fee and sent the images.

Even though I was very excited about the whole thing... I understood that the scene might be cut or the art could be positioned badly, so I tried not to get my hopes up.

I waited and waited and WAITED... And when the movie was released, a strange thing happened.  I didn't see it. I completely chickened out. Basically I wanted to keep the hope alive that my art was used, without confirming just how it was used...

This week my favorite customer from Canada emailed me about a recent purchase and mentioned "I was watching a movie yesterday, "Arthur Newman," and saw one of your paintings!"

I had to see it for myself and went straight to Netflix.  Much to my excitement, both pieces were large scale and on screen for a few seconds.  Whew!

The only thing that could make this any better would be if Colin Firth was standing in front of them, blowing kisses at me. Save that for the sequel?  (click the pix to zoom)

Get Excited for Enid Spring: Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek of a new project I'm so excited to illustrate... More to come!

Very happy to be working with the talented author Claudia Campbell on this lovely book.

2015 Wine & Stein Design

Even though this part of the world is sprinkled with snow, my brain is thinking spring.  Here's a preview of my art for Potter Park Zoo's spring 2015 Wine & Stein.

If you are 21+, mark your calendar for this super fun evening event with food, spirits & animal friends!

Digital Witness

The powers that be ended up using a different version of my digital illustration - but this one is still my favorite.  I wanted to go with a feeling similar to the victory scene at the end of "Neverending Story."  Plus, only a disturbed person would turn down an owl ride... 

Arts Council Billboard Alert

My billboard & me

A jury of art professionals chose my humble illustration to be one of this year's Arts Council billboards.  And I AM SO EXCITED!  Thanks jury members, Arts Council of Greater Lansing & Adams Outdoor Advertising for making this happen.  Definitely a highlight of my year!

Interested in "Prophecy of the Bird" aka the art featured on this year's billboard? Customize your very own print today!

Thanks for supporting full-time living artists!