Picture books are really what brought me back to art as an adult. The girls were young, I was a part time stay at home dad, and we read many many books together. It’s a story that I’m sure has been told many times. I’ve also always loved comics and manga. That’s when I thought, “These things are fantastic. And I love sharing it with them. I could do this too.”

That was a little over a decade ago, when I transitioned a portion of writing time into picture books, and started taking art classes again. I love painting redwoods and beaches and hills- it’s very healing, very much in alignment with what my soul needs. But there’s also a simple joy with cartooning and telling a story with drawing. It’s the only kind of art-making that’s ever made me laugh out loud, smirk knowingly, or cry.

I’m developing a cadre of my own picture books manuscripts, working as an artist-illustrator. I’m a SCBWI member and a graduate of the Children’s Book Academy. I’m currently unagented, and looking for representation.

Dandelion and Clover-

A Guide for the Care and Tending-To of Dragons

Clover’s excited about finding a baby dragon, but when she breaks the rules and brings him home, she learns that raising a dragon is hard.  He keeps growing and getting more rambunctious!  When your best friend is meant to be free, what’s a girl to do?  What does real love look like?

Dummy available.

Finished Pieces-

Character Sketches-