CAMERON AND THE GIRLS

This is a cover job I did over the summer for Clarion Books. The cover sketch they picked was the one I hoped they would and remained unchanged with the exception of some color changes to the type.
This is the first YA cover I've done and when they sent me the MS I was hooked and read the whole thing overnight. I forgot how much fun the genre is, I enjoyed reading books like this when I was a little too young and I enjoyed it being a lot too old.

It's the story of a kid who is schizophrenic and stops taking his meds.
He hears voices but a new one has emerged, a girl. Just as a real girl at school also starts to talk to him. Fascinating story by Edward Averett, looking forward to seeing this in person. Special thanks to SD Kerry Martin.

Below are the other sketches I sent in. Including a softer color palette version of the one they did pick.

                          And Lastly, the one wraparound idea with a little surprise/teaser.

SNORING EXPRESS

Spent two very rewarding nights in Greg Pizzoli's studio and the end result of our labor was this poster. The official PA ONE BOOK SNORING EXPRESS 2012 TOUR poster modeled by Oskar.

Hand silk screened in four colors, this is the Miami Vice Edition. (Pretty sure I had a pair of JAMS in 8th grade that were this exact color palette and definitely got me noticed at Canobie Lake Park.) 12.5" X19" Limited to 150 copies.
 I'll be giving these to Libraries and Schools that are hosting me during the Tour and probably put up a few for sale on my site. Below are a couple process shots.

Huge thanks to the Doctor for all his expertise, blood, sweat and tears.

SMELLS LIKE FALL TODAY

Fall is my favorite time of year, and this one is gearing up to be a good one. A detail of a book project due this Fall. Hope to show more soon.

Nilsson & Ameila

I was in New York a couple weeks ago and I am super pumped to announce that a new book deal was struck with Nancy Conescu over at Penguin Books. Meet Nilsson and Ameila!
Nilsson is a sweet, well meaning gorilla with a propensity for gorilla sized fits.
Amelia is a little girl with the panache to help Nilsson control his more wild animal-like urges.
Or is it the other way around?
Find out in Summer 2013!