Louie and Vanilla Go to the Grocery Store

I'm working on this one. Working and working. I've painted it eight ways to Sunday. I wanted to try something different from my usual opaque oils and do really washy watercolors. I don't see it happening. My agent told me it looks "a bit unpolished." So I shall sweat over it some more. I'll post it again when it IS polished.

I created this image from a story I wrote. Thomasina's cats, Louie and Vanilla, follow her to the grocery store. She sneaks them in and tries to hide them while she shops. Alas, it too remains unpolished. Sigh. One of these days...

Yo-Yo Frog

This is the latest from my studio. The bullfrog playing a cello idea has been running around in my head for years. I guess I just wasn't ready to paint it until now. He was inspired by a Yo-Yo Ma concert I saw several years ago. One of the greatest experiences in my life. I'm sure he'd be honored to be portrayed as a frog. Sorry Yo-Yo.

Hello!

Welcome to Doodley! I'm a freelance illustrator who does mostly children's publishing. I'll be posting artwork now and again. I'm new to blogging and am looking forward to stumbling along until I figure it all out.