Category Archives: Advertising/Marketing Illustration

How I Prepare Final Files For My Clients

Posted on February 19, 2014 by kwillustrates

All graphic designers and art directors have their own preference as to how they want to receive files. Usually, I am forwarding my illustrations to a graphic designer or art director to add copy and place in a layout before … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising/Marketing Illustration, Children's Publishing Illustration, Drawing | 1 Comment

Top 6 Audibles for My Creative Zone

Posted on January 28, 2014 by kwillustrates

When I’m working on a big illustration project, I can spend many hours at my drawing table and in front of my computer. It’s quite solitary and I enjoy the zen state it creates. When that happens, I usually like … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising/Marketing Illustration, Children's Publishing Illustration, Drawing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Pencils and Planes

Posted on January 20, 2014 by kwillustrates

Most of my work is done with pencil and paper. Once the sketch is client approved, I scan it and redraw it in Adobe Illustrator. I sketch at my drawing table, bed, sitting in the grass in my backyard, on … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising/Marketing Illustration, Children's Publishing Illustration, Drawing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

My Top 3 Toys for Kids

Posted on January 13, 2014 by kwillustrates

I love when I have an excuse to buy toys for my kids. I think I enjoy playing as much as they do. I suppose it helps keep me young, young at heart anyway. After spending many hours down on … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising/Marketing Illustration, Children's Publishing Illustration, Drawing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The #1 thing I learned in college

Posted on January 6, 2014 by kwillustrates

I have a degree in Visual Communications with a concentration in studio photography from Ohio University. Visual Communications encompassed quite a few disciplines including photography, design, editing and writing. I feel fortunate to have been able to take some diverse … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising/Marketing Illustration, Children's Publishing Illustration, Drawing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Squealing Like A Toddler

Posted on November 5, 2013 by kwillustrates

I squealed like an excited toddler when I watched Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas recently. Zarkana was a phenomenal show. There was the usual dare devil trapeze artists and hire wire stunts that make your heart leap out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising/Marketing Illustration, Children's Publishing Illustration | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Amazing Sword Swallower

Posted on September 23, 2013 by kwillustrates

Sometimes it’s fun to look at past work. Recently, I came across a series of illustrations I did for Emspace Group in Omaha some years ago. They are an innovative group of creative thinkers and wanted to showcase their skills … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising/Marketing Illustration | Tagged , , | Leave a comment