"Making the World a Happier Place, One Smile at a Time."(tm)

Fine Art & Fun Art (tm)
34 years Specializing in Art for the Young & Young-at-Heart, 259 books to date
Children's Book Illustration Children's Book Layout & Design Children's Book Covers
Indie/Self-Publishing Coaching
Character Development
Greeting Cards
Calendars
Cartoons
Coloring Books
T Shirt Design
Fun Logos
Custom Clip Art
Portraits: Home, Business, Fantasy, Pet,
Mixed Media With Listed Media
35 years experience Plein Air Painting
35 years experience Watercolorist
35 years experience Figure Drawing
34 years experience Acrylic
30 years experience Colored Pencil
23 years experience Prismacolor Art Stix
23 years experience Gouache
20 years experience Water-Soluble Oils
35 years experience Portraiture
47 years Daily Drawing & Painting , 1 hour minumum daily
35 years experience Pen & Ink
47 years experience Graphite
47 years experience Markers
11 years experience PhotoShop
42 years keeping a sketchbook

Founded: 1985

Work Terms

I send an NDA before asking the client to send the text for my review. It protects both parties, saying we will not discuss the project with outside parties and that we both retain our rights.
Then I ask the client to provide me with their vision of the illustration, being as detailed as they prefer to be. I try to follow the client's ideas as much as possible, but it something doesn't make sense or might be illustrated in a different more effective way, I let the client know.

After discussing your needs and agreeing on terms, I write up the contract. The base contract is simple and easy to understand. I had my attorney write it so it would be easy for the layperson to understand. My contracts cover the scope of work, # of illustrations, deadlines, etc.
I prefer to give the client a "package price" that is all inclusive from character concepts thru delivery of final print ready files. It gives the best possible price, hourly can run up a huge bill, and that's not my intent.

Character concepts come first, once approved the illustration concepts are done. During both concept stages I offer unlimited revisions. Next comes the color work, with 3 round of limited revisions
I usually use a 30%-30%-40% payment structure, but can be flexible to meet your budget.
Throughout the process I encourage questions. I do a lot of hand holding with new clients. It's what I'm here for.
It’s also important to note how important negative feedback is. Positive is great, but negative is more important. If there's something you don't like, you need to let me know so we can make it right. If you're not happy, I'm not happy. WE are both part of a team bringing YOUR vision of your project to life.

Client input is vital to creating the best work for your needs. I offer a free phone consultation to discuss your project. It helps me get to know you & your vision of your book better, and see if we are a good "fit". Please let me know if you'd like to schedule one.

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