Turkey Day

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. . . . . . . One of my favorite books as a kid was P.D. Eastman's Go Dog. Go! I still think it's one of the best—a pared-down, simple idea with bold, direct illustrations to match.  The story: dogs of a dizzying variety all travel…

Prepare to go about!

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Update! If you live in Chicago, me shipmate Carolyn Crimi will be at Magic Tree Bookstore in Oak Park, 1:00 for a Talk Like A Pirate Day book signing! You can walk the plank and get a free tattoo! Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates is…

The return of the dread Salty Carrot

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Alphabet Trail and Tales in Pittsburgh's Frick Park was a blast yesterday—the Salty Carrot was dragged out of drydock and assembled at the big Blue Slide pavilion.  We had glorious weather, too.  We read Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates…

Big doings

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This evening is the grand opening of Graffiti Gallery—that's in the beautiful Transit Building, Oil City, where I have a studio—from 6:00 - 9:00.  Come join us! Tomorrow morning I'll be performing at Alphabet Trail & Tales in Frick…

Can’t wait for Christmas

. As if it were Christmas morning, a fantastic present for me arrived in the mail. I don't know how much I should be giving away here—the book isn't to be released until October—but I'm so excited I can't wait to share this.  Last winter…

National Watermelon Day

And the perfect way to spend it.

Character designs

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A few character designs from Pete and Fremont, showing the reference and inspiration.  I also include the first versions of Pete (the poodle) and Rita (the chimp).  Rita especially gained more depth after art director Samantha McFerrin asked…

Another Pete cover

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Here are rough sketches for the jacket of Jenny Tripp's Pete & Fremont. This is a wonderful circus tale told from the point-of-view of the animals.

Señor Don Gato on Ebay

I'm auctioning mint condition, signed copies of Señor Don Gato on Ebay while they last.  Of course I'm happy to sign/inscribe them.

Cover ideas for Pete’s Disappearing Act

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Back when Jenny Tripp's fabulous sequel to Pete and Fremont was still in production, the story—in which Pete leaves the circus in search of a new life—didn't yet have a title.  Things were becoming so desperate AD Samantha McFerrin was…