Life's A Luau

This is Surf Kitty who is the coolest cat around. She is sort of like a feline Gidget. The character was created for a show that was supposed to be an updated version of old beach movies. Scott Kraft and Nadine Van der Velde created the story and came to me to develop the visuals.

 I have always thought this was a really fun idea and cool characters so maybe one day Surf Kitty will ride the airwaves. 

It's Not a Small World After All......

About a year ago, I had the opportunity to create a mural based on Mary Blair's artwork for It's A Small World. The mural was supposed to be displayed in 150 children's hospitals worldwide. I created a color version and a line work version that the kids could color. Sadly after the murals were completed (and approved) the amount of detail was considered to much for children to paint and were not used. 

I AM a Movie Star!

These are some illos from a book called "I'm a Movie Star." It is a dress up kit and storybook that includes the sunglasses, necklace and feather boa that the character is wearing. Walter Foster published the book and it's available on Amazon, just in case you know an aspiring starlet, like my dog Jolene.

Prince Charming or "Toad"-ally Alarming?

These illos are from a book by Peter Pauper Press . The book was originally completed by another illustrator but right before it was to go to print the publisher decided that the illos needed to be funnier. They hired me to reimagine the book and make it funnier....and because of their deadline I only had three weeks to do so. I guess the laugh was on me.

Welcome to Frankieland!!!!

Hi everyone and welcome to Frankieland. I thought it was time to join all of you out there in the blogosphere so here I am. I will be posting some of my past illustrations in a short while so check back soon.