Alligator Dance2

Ink and Watercolor , 12”x12”. Pretty soon Mom’s going to come upstairs to find out what all that thumping’s about. It’s probably better to dance with your alligator outside.

Alligator Dance 1

Ink and Watercolor , 12”x12”. You wouldn’t think so , but alligators are pretty good dancers.

Ella’s Farm

Ink and Watercolor , 11”x17”. Ella and June think it would be fun to run a farm by themselves. It soon becomes clear they’re going to need some help.

Ella’s Dragon

Ink and Watercolor , 11”x17”. Somewhere in the story Ella ends up riding a dragon far above some wheatfields. There was nobody else to take care of the piglet , so she had to take it with her!

Ice Age Boy

Ink and Watercolor , 8.5”x11”. I made this as a holiday card , but sorta fell in love with it enough to show it here. That sabre - tooth kitten’s just so totally cute!

Pirate Girl

Ink & Watercolor , 11”x17”
Someone I know was talking about how much she wanted to be a pirate after seeing That Movie this summer. Suddenly this very image flashed into my skull.
Prepare to be boarded!

Back to School

Ink and Watercolor , 11”x17”. Ms. Jenkins said they could bring the frogs into class , but only if they kept the cover on the bowl. But somebody forgot!

Closet Monster

Ink and Watercolor , 11”x17”. Okay , it’s a bit spooky. But who’s ever really sure exactly what’s back there behind the sweaters?

Mouse Knight

Ink and Watercolor , 11”x17”. A mouse princess awaits rescue by her knight from a mean dragon. This one’s meant to be a print or a puzzle , so there’s a lot of noodly detail. Hm. I don’t think it’s too much puzzle for a second or third grader , though , do you? Maybe you could help a little.

Tommy and the Elves color

Ink and watercolor , 11”x17”. Double page spread for the unpublished book. That project went a few different ways before expiring , but this only surviving color piece remains one of my favorites.

Tommy and the Elves1

Ink on bristol,12” x 12”. Tommy’s a disobedient kid who finds himself getting lost in the woods while running away from home. From an unpublished book.

Tommy and the Elves 2

Ink on bristol , 12” x 12”. Tommy’s really worried now ; it’s nighttime and he has no idea where he is. From an unpublished book.

Tommy and the Elves 3

Ink on bristol , 12” x 12”. Cold and hungry , Tommy sees a campfire in the distance. From an unpublished book.

Tommy and the Elves 4

Ink on bristol , 12” x 12”. The elves take Tommy in , explaining that they too have run away from home. From an unpublished book.

Tommy and the Elves 5

Ink on bristol , 12” x 12”. In the morning, the elves tell Tommy that they miss their homes, and how lucky he is to have one. From an unpublished book.

Tommy and the Elves 6

Ink on bristol , 12” x 12”. The elves wave a magic branch to send Tommy home. From an unpublished book.