Some illustrations that I have done for a children's book that I am working on:

These are some of the illustrations that I have been working on for a children's book for a local author here in Albuquerque.

This is so much fun! And what a challenge! The story is called "The Black Rainbow" about a little boy who sees a rainbow at night! It's true, there is such a thing!

The story caught my attention right away. The author, Dawn Em Davis, has a lyrical way with words. I can't wait to get this published for it will surely capture the imagination of a child. It did mine! Will give the first copy to my niece (below) for her critique ;)

This book will have twelve illustrations in total and I am halfway done. You will have to buy the book to read the story and see the rest ;)

It is my first book project and I have another lined up right behind it. That one I intend to use a watercolor-type style and it lends itself to a pop-up book.

I wonder how one designs pop-up books? Any ideas?

This has been a super fun project and I hope to do many, many more!

Miss Emma Marguerite Lawrence

This is a picture of my niece, Emma. She is my brother's and his wife's first child. I expect the first of many ;)

Although I haven't met her yet I love her so! I hope I can meet her soon before she grows up and doesn't think I'm cool any more!

Totally playful and cute - I designed this for my brother and sister-in-law as a plaque for Emma's bedroom door. I am hoping that when Em gets older that she'll want me to make her a new plaque to go in her "big girl" room.

I love to design things like this. And of course babies are an endless source of inspiration!

All my love, Emma Marguerite! Thanks for the smiles! You are surely going to be a heart breaker!