Pete

I am excited to be working on illustrating my next book – based on a poem by my daughter Mikaela. It is about an oriole named Pete who darns socks in order to navigate the strange springs of Minnesota.

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Mostly using the gouache brushes – of note I discovered I liked the gouache grain brush – especially on the twig. Once again went with the airbrush in the background.

My buddy.My buddy.

This was done based on a favorite photograph. I had been watching tutorials about portraits. I have a long way to go – and am guilty of wanting immediate gratification.