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Finished! I tried a few different outlines for the final piece (Pencil, Dip pen, Brush) but settled on the brush one.

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2019-07-12

Hi my name is Anita and I am a children's book illustrator. I like creating illustrations that tell stories and makes you smile.
https://t.co/KnzqPWKdzB

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2019-07-12

9 years ago today, I got rid of my chemically straightened hair and did the It took me a while to learn to work with my But, I’ve never felt so ME! I ❤️ my hair!

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2019-07-04

This fox! He made it into Whiskers Hollow! Just in the background but he used to be a main character in the first drafts. He made it in and that makes me happy!

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2019-07-01

One last nostalgic post! I want to share my favorite sketches from year one of my grad program. I can’t believe I’m going back to Hollins in a few weeks!

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2019-05-25

Color sketch for a book idea. I usually don’t do sketches in color but I thought the color was necessary here (films were tinted before color came along). I hope it’s not TOO scary!

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2019-05-22

A story I illustrated is going to be read on TBN on a Christian kids Tv show in the UK this season. Details to follow in the coming days. #

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2019-05-17

Nat and Kit on Hannah's Roof -- from the Witch of Blackbird Pond. Finally getting around to finishing this series! Love these two.

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2019-05-16