•illustration for children
Classroom teaching provided me with many opportunities to read stories and non-fiction books to young children and I am an avid fan of many children's book illustrators.
Kids have a direct way of showing you when something is not interesting. Children's books that inspire exploration of ideas, problem solving and creativity are definitely my favorite.
Illustrations for children's books.
I am inspired by many children's illustrators. Some of my favorites are:
- Anita Jeram (Guess How Much I Love You)
- Edward Ardizzone (Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain...)
- Robert McCloskey (Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal...)
- Virginia Lee Burton (Mike Mulligan and his
Steam Shovel) - Wanda Gag( Millions of Cats)
- Walt Kelly (Pogo)
- William Steig (Sylvester and the Magic Penny, The New Yorker...)
- W. W. Denslow (Wizard of Oz series)
Illustration showing a kindergarten student comparing her height with a sunflower plant. 
I found this huge Cerisyl sphinx moth caterpillar while out walking. As there were many crows wandering around the area pecking at objects on the ground, I picked it up and took it home.
Illustration for a magazine article. 
Marionette illustration