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Number 140 of 150

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This is a cartoon illustration of a park ranger giving a presentation about a red-tailed hawk. This image is part of a subset of illustrations within the larger project depicting people with recognizable professions. The project was commissioned by Learning A-Z to be used in a Build-A-Book application for children. As always, the image was created digitally in Adobe Photoshop using my cintiq tablet.

This one was fun to draw because I used a photo reference from my own personal photos. This hawk is based on the one that came by years ago and perched on my back fence for several hours. It was a very good model and let me get very close to get some nice shots. So, drawing this brought to mind a memory of a really special afternoon for me.

This final image was also way different than the original specs. Originally, this was supposed to be a woman park ranger with a park map she was pointing to. But that pose was fairly unworkable if we wanted to both see the content of the map and have the woman viewed from the front, looking at the viewer at eye-level. Which they did. Also, holding an unfolded paper map usually requires two hands, then a third would be needed to point. Additionally, the specs for this section were too heavy on women, and we already had a Middle Eastern woman with a prosthetic leg previously in the project. That was why it was decided to switch this one to a man.

It was my suggestion to change the pose to the park ranger doing a nature presentation with an animal, which the client liked. I suggested several animals, but I was really hoping they’d go for the hawk. Which they did.

A heavyset Middle Eastern man dressed as a park ranger. The character is isolated on white. He is standing as if giving a nature presentation. He's holding a red-tailed hawk on his left hand, which is protected by a long leather falconry glove. He has a shorter glove on his other hand. His uniform includes brown shorts, a light brown, button-up ranger shirt with badge, and a traditional brimmed park ranger hat. He is wearing sneakers, and his left leg is prosthetic. He has a goatee and short hair. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."
Park Ranger with Red-Tailed Hawk

Number 139 of 150

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A cartoon illustration of a construction worker or contractor. He’s got the safety vest, helmet, ear protection, walkie talkie, probably even steel-toed boots. I think he’s the contractor, since he’s carrying the plans.

A cartoon illustration of an East Asian man dressed as a construction worker or contractor. He's standing casually. Under one arm is a long rolled up set of blueprints. The other hand is holding a walkie talkie. He is looking at the viewer with a neutral expression. He's wearing jeans, work boots, long-sleeved t-shirt, a bright neon yellow reflective vest, a hard-hat, and has protective ear wear around his neck. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."

Number 138 of 150

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A chef. Probably from a more upscale restaurant, if they’re wearing the traditional chef’s uniform.

This is image 138 of 150 images commissioned for Learning A-Z. Each one is a cartoon drawing of a person isolated on white. Diversity was a key priority in the series and so the characters represent many different races, ethnic groups, genders, ages, and included individuals with visible disabilities. Previous batches were focused mostly on children, but this batch are all adults.

A cartoon illustration of an androgenous Hawaiian / Pacific Islander dressed in a traditional chef's uniform. They are standing casually. One hand is holding a medium sized stainless steel mixing bowl. The other hand is holding a large stainless whisk that's hovering over the bowl. They are looking at the viewer. The chef's uniform includes black and white checkered pants, long white apron tied at the waist, white chef's coat with buttons, and a chef's hat. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."

Number 137 of 150

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A veterinarian. Very similar to the doctor/nurse from last time but holding a dog so we know he’s an animal doctor.

A cartoon illustration of a black man dressed as a veterinarian. The drawing is isolated on white. He is standing, holding a small dog in his arms. He is wearing scrubs, black sneakers, and has a stethoscope in his ears listening to the dog's heart. He has medium length dreadlocks pulled back into a ponytail. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."

Number 136 of 150

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Last batch. This one’s different from the previous batches. This one’s grouped into two categories. The first half depicts different recognizable professions while the second are all historical figures.

This one is a doctor or a nurse.

A cartoon illustration of a Latina woman dressed as a doctor or a nurse. The drawing is isolated on white. She is standing casually, holding a clip board with patient files in one hand, a pen in the other hand, wearing a stethoscope around her neck, and looking at the viewer. The hand holding the pen is gesturing and she looks like she's talking. She is wearing blue scrubs, a white lab coat, and white crocs. Her long brown hair is curly and pulled back at the top. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."

Number 135 of 150

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A grandfather with a child’s birthday cake, candles lit.

An old white man standing while holding a birthday cake with lit candles. His hair is light gray and his eyes are brown. He's wearing a blue, vertically striped button-up shirt with the sleeves rolled up. His pants are gray and he has black sneakers. He's wearing glasses. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."

Number 134 of 150

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A grandmother heading off to her yoga class.

An old white lady viewed in profile walking to the viewer's left. She has short white hair cut in a bob and grey eyes. She is dressed in black yoga pants, a heathered gray t-shirt, and a purple zip-up hoodie. She's wearing brown flip-flop sandals and carrying a yoga matt rolled up in a carrying bag. She has a larger body size. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."

Number 133 of 150

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This one is supposed to be a teacher. What makes him a teacher? Well, mostly because that’s what the specs say he is. He could really be about any ordinary office worker standing around with a dry erase marker. (Not a retail worker, though, because there’s no name tag.)

The first draft actually gave him a lanyard with an ID badge, like my kids tell me all the teachers wear all the time now. But the client decided on no lanyard.

A white man stands, pose as if talking to someone. He is holding a dry erase marker in his right hand and gesturing with his left. He has medium-brown hair, grey eyes, and wire-framed glasses. He's wearing a green polo shirt, khaki pants, and black sneakers. He has a larger body size. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."

Number 132 of 150

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She’s got an awfully big cup of coffee. I may have made it a bit too big, actually. Or maybe she REALLY needs her coffee this morning.

A woman stands talking on her smartphone while holding a large to-go cup of coffee. Her blonde hair is pulled up into a bun held with a purple hair clip. She's wearing leggings, a white t-shirt, purple cardigan, and brown English riding boots. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."

Number 131 of 150

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A child getting ready to water some plants.

A white child aged 10-12 standing while holding a yellow watering can. They have shoulder-length, shaggy red hair and gray eyes. They are wearing khaki slacks, a turquoise hoodie, and sneakers. The image is watermarked with the artist's logo and a line of text noting the client's copyright as, "Copyright (c) 2022 Learning A-Z. All rights reserved."