Illustration Friday: Breezy

You have to hope for a nice breeze at the beach!!! This was a spot I did for New York Spirit Magazine.

Color Me: Mardi Gras Teddy Bears!!

Happy Mardi Gras!! I hope everyone had a good Fat Tuesday and ate many delicious treats! Color in this Mardi Gras Coloring Page and send it to me at mail@crodillustration.com as a jpeg or pdf and I'll post it on my blog! Remember to print this page landscape style!

Color Me: President's Day!

Color in this President's Day Coloring Page and send it to me at mail@crodillustration.com as a jpeg or pdf and I'll post it on my blog! Hope everyone had a happy President's Day!

Healing Magic Now Available, Buy Your Copy Now!

Healing Magic is now available to buy through Amazon and select book stores. Buy your copy here!
Book Description:
A magical boy's coming of age journey evolved into a dangerous quest to defeat an evil mage. Blessed with the gift of magic, when Narle turned fifteen he followed tradition and for one turn of the moon ventured into the desert on his own to learn, grow, and explore his magical talent. His simple journey took a dangerous turn when Narle and his horse Storm stumbled onto a horrible scene-the burning remnants of a caravan, with one lone survivor under attack by a flock of hungry Doomflyers. Narle joined the bloody battle and together they defeated the creatures, though he was injured in the process. He discovered the other teen also possessed a natural gift when Laan healed his wounds. He also discovered the reason for the marauder's attack-a small piece of cargo that Laan's parents had kept hidden. The two teens set out to rescue Laan's parents and the other caravan members, but the prospect of facing the Misty Mauraders wasn't their only obstacle. Constantly pursued by a strange, destructive force, their greatest challenge lay ahead. Could the pair harness enough of their own magic to defeat a powerful, evil mage?

Specultation Cover

Here is a sample sketch I did for a possible book assignment. The publisher decided to go with someone else but I am thinking of finishing it anyway since I am still happy with the way it turned out. It's a bummer, maybe next time...

Color Me: Froggy Valentine!

A special Valentine's Day Coloring Page. Color in this ribbit romance and send it to your valentine or to me at mail@crodillustration.com as a jpeg or pdf and I'll post it on my blog!
Happy Valentine's Day........ribbit!!

Color Me: Love Song!

This week's coloring page is in heart of Valentine's Day. Click on the image and select print. Send me your colored version of these love birds and send it to me as a jpeg or pdf to mail@crodillustration.com and I will post it to my blog! Happy Coloring!

Desert Magic: Book One Available February 14th!!

It's finally here, the release date of the first book of the Desert Magic Trilogy! I created the cover art for Healing Magic and it is written by Cindy Davis and John Richters. and will be available for purchase at Amazon.com and select book stores February 14th! Visit the Desert Magic website to learn more about the the trilogy, it's authors, and even a sneak peek at an excerpt from the book! Check for special events and book signings in your area!

Color Me! Sleepytime Coloring Page!!

Just for fun a coloring page. Who are the models for this Sleepytime Coloring Page you may ask? Well this is Hanzel (the kitty) and Zoey (the shih tzu). Zoey got a new bed from Santa this year and Hanzel can not seem to resist the coziness of her present. Maybe next year Santa will bring them a bigger bed!


Click the image and select print! Send me your colored version and I'll post it on my blog, Happy Coloring!

AHH I haven't posted in so Long!

I am over due for an update! I am happy to say I joined a fantastic critique group. It has a lot of energy and constant motivation flow. Everyone is so helpful and there is such a unique and diverse style to everyone's work as well as their experiences. Through this critique group we are in the process of starting up a Showcase of all of our work as well as some other fabulous illustrators that would like to post. Hopefully every week we will be posting new illustrations and once we officially go live will be sending the link to editors, art directors, schools, and other organizations. Just a little tool to help with exposure. Lately I have found myself in a bit of a creative funk and really need to get the ball rolling with new ideas. I have a sketch due soon for the second cover of the Desert Magic Series written by Cindy Davis and John Richters and would like to "bust out" a new portfolio piece, possible postcard before that. I am also waiting to hear back on a publisher about a possible book contract, more on that later. I will also be sending out a newsletter sometime in the near future so if you are not already signed up feel free to do so by submitting your email address on the right of this page!