Here’s image 2 of 3 for the cover of a safety-themed coloring book commissioned by Positive Promotions. Two girls crossing the street at a crosswalk when the light tells them it’s safe.
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See Food
I just finished this new portfolio piece. It’s for my series of middle school kids starring that girl on the left there. (I should probably give her an actual name.) She’s grossing out a friend of hers by showing him her lunch.
Safety Book – Cover Image 1
I recently completed another coloring book for Positive Promotions. This one is about teaching safety to kids. I think it’s supposed to be handed out by the police and firefighters and such. It’s about when to call 911, anti-bullying, crossing the street safely, anti-drug… things like that.
The cover has three color images showing different safety situations. This first one shows a boy calling 911 for a house fire.
Moving Day – Image 2
This commission only had two images. So, here’s the second of the Moving Day set for Learning A-Z. The boy is packing up his room. Looks like he’s a Yankees fan.
Moving Day – Image 1
Another commission for Learning A-Z. This one is a family packing up their living room and kitchen, getting ready to move.
One problem with this scene was that they wanted both rooms to show, but in a portrait-oriented image. So, I decided to make this house a front-to-back split with a short stairway between the two levels. That let me put the two rooms one in front of the other, but with the kitchen a half-story higher so as to increase the height of the image and keep the living room from blocking it.
It’s done entirely in one-point perspective. Everything except the people and a few curves was drawn with virtual rulers.
It’s probably a small mid-eighties tract home, judging by the layout. One that’s been updated with wood floors and new appliances. But the kitchen is still too small and it doesn’t have a dishwasher. I’d move too, if I were them.
Winter Fair – Image 3
One last winter fair illustration commissioned by Learning A-Z.
Winter Fair – Image 1
An illustration commissioned by Learning A-Z. Kids and their families at a winter fair enjoying the cold weather activities.
Been Silent
When I’m silent on the blog for awhile, it’s usually because I’m busy-busy with illustration work. (YAY!) I’ve got 3 decent-sized projects going right now, so I haven’t been posting. I will eventually post samples, but not until I’m finished. Maybe the end of next week I’ll have something to share.
Boy in Front of Fan
So, at one point this summer, when the temperatures were in the 90’s, our air conditioning went out. I started on the sketch for this on that evening. My window fans aren’t as good as A/C, but they’re a million times better than nothing. So much better. 🙂
Tentacle Monster Version 2
I added some swirls and magic sparkles to this one I did awhile ago. I think this looks better. And it hides the fact that I didn’t really bother to include an actual background. Just a color.
Karen B. Jones - Illustrator 