TODAY'S FEATURED POST
LEARNING FROM THE HALL OF FAME
Along with stellar artists Steve Brodner and Yuko Shimizu, I was recently recognized for what could be called this country’s greatest lifetime achievement award for illustration. On September 26th my work was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. It’s an indescribable honor and a feeling that has yet to sink it roots into my world. I thought I’d share the experience with you all as I think there’s experience here you can…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Interview With Cover Aritist Kelley McMorris
October 8, 2024 - I connected online with Kelley, admiring her career in book cover art. Her work was everywhere I looked. We met in person in Seattle at a portrait workshop run by Muddy Colors Founder, Dan Dos Santos. I made sure to snag a seat next to her! Since then, Kelley has worked on book covers for all the major publishers such as Abrams, Disney and Simon & Schuster, primarily using her Cintiq Wacom. She’s repped by one of the most well-known agencies in the biz, Shannon Associates. Kelley is married and is also a mother of three daughters. [caption id="attachment_77937" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Group photo from Dan's TLC workshop[/caption] Kirbi: Kelley, thanks for being here. When I think of your work over the years, I'm struck by how consistent your work is. From sitting next to you…
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