Illustration Friday Submission: Topic - SURVIVAL

Illustration Friday: RED

A Sneak Peak at My Latest Picture Book Commission.

Here is a peek at one of my most recent picture book commissions. 

Written by, Rachel A. Cedar. 

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY SUBMISSION: VOICE

This week's Illustration Friday Topic was VOICE. 

I struggled to find an idea that would compliment my style. 

Here is what I came up with. 

This Week's Illustration Friday Topic was TWISTED

I struggled a bit with this concept. 

Thanks to some creative input from friends, 

I am happy where I finally ended up. 

Illustration Friday Topic: Disguise

Available for Purchase HERE

Posted on Illustration Friday HERE

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: SEARCH

Last Week's Illustration Friday Post. 

Topic: SEARCH

Submission: Searching for Adventure

A Meant for a Moment Holiday!

It has been a fun and busy holiday season so far and we have only just begun!

Here is a highlights reel of this years favorites. Enjoy!

For more information on how to get a Custom Illustrated Holiday Print - 

please email me: meant4amoment@gmail.com

I would LOVE to hear from you! xo

New Project Post: Children's Book about BUGS!

I am having fun working on the book project about BUGS! At first glance the 

project subject intimidated me, because I had never drawn bugs before. But I am 

growing increasingly more pleased with the outcome the further along I get in the 

project. Who knew bugs would be so much fun!

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Woulter Tulp

This week's ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION post features the charismatic work 

of Woulter Tulp. He is a character artist extraordinare! As you can clearly see 

with those cute little lambs. He has a book entitled "Character Sketches" that 

showcases his beautiful creativity and all the stories he has to tell thru the eyes 

of his sweet and sassy characters. 

Thank you for the inspiration Woulter!

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Molly Idle

This week's illustration inspiration features the incredibly inspiring work of illustrator, 

Molly Idle. Molly uses exclusively colored pencils in her brilliant work and look at the 

beautiful, creamy outcome. There is a subtle texture in her work, which I think adds a 

nice amount of 'jitter' {I think it is nice to have a little jitter in children's books, it 

compliments a child's mind - anything too smooth and formal feels out of place} 

The composition on the T-Rex illustration is fantastic. The tail frames the situation 

wonderfully. And aren't you all ready in love with that adoring little ballerina? 

So many things to love about the art of Molly Idle. 

Thanks for the inspiration Molly! {xo}

A Peek at Some Fall Work

Its been a busy Fall. Thanks for enduring all of my little self promos. 

Here is just another peek at what I have been up too!

All illustrations available for purchase in my Etsy Store {xox}

Illustration Inspiration: Chris Sanders

Happy Illustration Inspiration Day! Today's feature showcases the amazingly 

creative and super adorable sketches of Chris Sanders. Chris Sanders has worked 

as a story artist on The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, 

and The Lion King, before he was made head of story on Mulan. And he is the 

creative genius behind, our beloved little monster movie, Lilo and Stitch in which 

he wrote, boarded and directed. Beside's Chris's incredible resume he is an 

impressively skilled artist capable of creating this amazing larger than life 

creatures that can scare you *&@# out of you or melt your heart. xo

I am totally in love with the creative liberties he has taken on the children 

he draws and the monsters he dreams up. 

Thanks for the Inspiration Chris!

Fresh Illustrations, hot off the press

Just workin' over here...

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Tara J. Hannon

This week's Illustration Inspiration features... Me. I have been so inspired by all of the 

amazing artists I have been discovering in my quest for the illustration inspiration post, 

that I got LOST in illustration yesterday. I sat down to create a 'master piece' with all 

of the inspiration that was swirling around in my head and hand.  And I allowed 

myself to try something new, 'Digital Painting. Its not a new concept to me but it is 

new to my work. And honestly, I loved it. It was so much fun, I didn't want to stop. 

Usually, I select the area I want color and fill it. Than dodge and burn that selection 

until it looks properly lit. Occasionally adding color with the paintbrush tool. But the

 new technique was so much more engaging. I painted every selection with transparent 

colors layering them until I was happy. I really like it and will be utilizing this 

method more and more. 

Illustration Inspiration: Isabelle Arsenault

This week's illustration inspiration comes from Isabelle Arsenault. Here unique color 

palette and use of soft color and earth tones makes her a very on-trend artist. I love the 

detail in that top illustration from, "Mr Gauguin's Heart" Look out the porthole - cute 

detail and great color use for contrast. I am also becoming a huge fan of illustrators 

who don't always follow the perspective rules. It creates a very stylized and loose 

image that I really enjoy. 

Announcing the completion of...

Very Excited to announce the completion of my latest illustrated children's book: Ada 

Chewed Some Gum! What a FUN project! This book will be available to purchase 

via E-book coming soon. Stay tuned for details. 

Illustration Inspiration: Pascal Champion

I can't get enough of, French American illustrator, Pascal Champion's artwork. Look at 

that Color Color Color. And not only that, but fantastic use of space and composition. Its 

hard to keep a space white sometimes. Pascal Champion does an exceptional job. And the 

color sets the perfect mood for each illustration. You can almost feel the sun while

 looking at that fishing illustration. Pascal's impressive client list include: Dreamworks 

Animation, Disney TV, and Cartoon Network. 

Wouldn't these prints be perfect for Father's Day? You can find them for sale on 

page 6 of Pascals Shop

Illustration Inspiration featuring: Lia Marcoux

Happy Wednesday and welcome back to our Illustration Inspiration Feature. 

This week, my drawing hands are totally jealous of Lia Marcoux's unique style and amazing 

ability to pick the most perfect color palette. Looking at her work you can't help but notice 

her brilliant choice of color to separate foreground from background, and to set the 

mood in the illustration. Her light and shadow are fantastic. Do you kind of get a a folk art 

feel from her work? And do you notice the noses of her characters? They are all red...

I really adore any artist with a signature that sticks out like that. 

Penguin Love

Something about this minimalist approach has my heart going pitter patter. The use of negative space has me swooning all over the page and that fat little baby penguin love, I just cant get enough of. 

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