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Just playing...Procreate illustration of an Asp Turtle or Aspidochelone, from medieval bestiaries. #illustration #illustrationchallenge #kidlit #medieval #bestiary #art #procreate
Water was finished in Photoshop.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
Free print-and-fold pattern for your Thanksgiving Turkey card found on my origami website: http://origami-n-stuff4kids.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-origami-turkey-card.html
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Hawaiian Hoary Bat
Halloween is around the corner. What better time is there to learn about Hawaii's only endemic land mammal, the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat or ʻōpeʻapeʻa?
I love following the HVNPS and all the good work they do. The last time I visited Kilauea, I was alarmed by the spread of Rapid 'Ohi'a Death--I saw 'apapane, but no 'i'iwi. Learn more about Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park at https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm and follow them on Instagram at (https://www.instagram.com/hawaiivolcanoesnps/).
I love following the HVNPS and all the good work they do. The last time I visited Kilauea, I was alarmed by the spread of Rapid 'Ohi'a Death--I saw 'apapane, but no 'i'iwi. Learn more about Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park at https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm and follow them on Instagram at (https://www.instagram.com/hawaiivolcanoesnps/).
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Halloween Haunted House Origami Tutorial
Download my free Halloween Haunted House origami pattern at:
http://origami-n-stuff4kids.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-haunted-house-origami.html
http://origami-n-stuff4kids.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-haunted-house-origami.html
Friday, October 7, 2016
Day 6 Illustration Challenge
I haven't been sticking to my goal of one a day, but I have been sticking to working as quickly as possible and finishing each illustration in a single sitting.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Halloween Vampire Bat Origami Tutorial
Print and fold a Vampire Bat for Halloween!
Free pattern available at http://origami-n-stuff4kids.blogspot.com/2011/10/vampire-bat-origami.html.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Day 4 Illustration Challenge
The Roxy illustration challenge continues! One of my favorite poses, a combo of "What did I do?" + "Talk to the Butt." #illustration
And once again, here's my dainty princess. That face says it all...she's clearly embarrassed by my sophomoric attempt to familiarize myself with a new medium.
Here's the video of my process...
Friday, September 23, 2016
DAY 3 ILLUSTRATION CHALLENGE
Quick rendering of my niece...I loved the play of light in this underwater scene.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Illustration Challenge: Week 1
I started off calling this "The Roxy Challenge." My goal was to loosen up each day with a quick sketch of my bulldog, Roxy. She's funny, she's flatulent, and she sleeps 20 hours a day (mostly under my drafting table)--the perfect model for a children's book illustrator!However, Roxy wanted no part of that modeling nonsense. She scratched. She fidgeted. She licked her toes. And she insisted on critiquing my work, nosing through all of my sketchbooks before finally resting her chin on my iPad.
Day 1
Day 2
Clearly, she's unimpressed with my work.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Paint the Town Peaceful: The Mural That Stopped Violence
Living art in Las Palmitas, aka "La Bella Airosa." What are the possibilities when a community invests itself in beautification?
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Conservation success...Kakapo Baby Boom!
Finished my Kakapo origami for my upcoming book, "Easy Bird Origami," in time to learn of successful conservation efforts in New Zealand! There are only 125 Kakapos in the wild--thanks to an intensive breeding program, 33 fluffy chicks have hatched this season. Go Kakapo! http://www.earthtouchnews.com/conservation/success-stories/baby-boom-for-one-of-the-worlds-rarest-parrots
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
GoPro vs Bulldog--Keeping Busy Between Books
Taking my "studio assistant" Roxy for a walk, I thought it would be great to mount a GoPro to capture Kailua Beach from a bulldog's perspective...if anything, as inspiration for a new children's book character.
Butterfly Emerging
My obsession with butterflies goes beyond origami...I do raise monarch butterflies at my home in Hawaii, using crownflower as a food source for the larva and lantana to attract adults. I'll write more about what goes on during metamorphosis on my Origami Page.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
SCBWI-Hawaii Book Sale!
SCBWI-Hawaii at the Friends of the Library Book Sale
June 18-19, 2016
McKinley High School Cafeteria
Stop by and meet Christopher Caravalho, Sue Cowing, David Estes, Leslie Ann Hayashi, Christin Lozano, Alina Niemi, Sandi Takayama and Tammy Yee!
Talk story, learn more about writing and illustrating for children, stock up on your summer reading, or have books autographed for your favorite reader. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Library. Spread the word!
Book signing schedule:
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
Sue Cowing, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Christin Lozano, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
David Estes, 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Alina Niemi, 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Leslie Hayashi and Tammy Yee, all day
Sue Cowing, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Christin Lozano, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
David Estes, 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Alina Niemi, 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Leslie Hayashi and Tammy Yee, all day
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
Sandi Takayama, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Alina Niemi, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Christopher Caravalho, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Leslie Hayashi and Tammy Yee, all day
Sandi Takayama, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Alina Niemi, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Christopher Caravalho, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Leslie Hayashi and Tammy Yee, all day
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