Wow need in of an update

So through working on thesis and other senior year things I seemed to have forgotten about updating my OWN blog! Whoops

The first two pictures are from Kelly Murphy's children's book illustration class, and the last two are from my thesis class


This guy is actually my latest work, a komodo dragon that wishes he was a real dragon. He spends his time making wings and trying to fly

I like blue

This little girl was our first assignment, and it was basically just to design a character with well, character! I designed her to be kind of silent and off by herself, but really she loves exploring outside and hanging out with animals.


From my thesis class! This is from a Jamaican folktale about mermaids.

"In Jamaica it is said mermaids live in ponds and springs in the freshwater parts. if one were to accidentally drink from their rivers or waters, the mermaid must determine if she likes you or not. if she does good, but if she doesn't she gives you a terrible curse"

And this is a work in progress. Wow it really seems dark now, will probably fix that up.


"In Jamaican folklore, there are a large handful of stories that are about Anansi. He is a half man, half spider. When things are ok he is a man, and when things get bad he turns into a spider. Usually when he is a spider he is shown with a mans head.

In the story of Kisander, Anansi and his friend Mouse (Also Mouse Atoo, and Moss Moss) walk by the cat Kisander's house, and see the special tree she has. In the story it is called a Dokanoo tree, which I believe is a slang name for it. I think the real name of the tree is a Black Sapote. They grow fruits that when mixed with honey or something else sweet, they taste very similar to pudding. (The book never mentioned exactly what kind of tree it really is). Kisander digs a moat around the tree and fills it with water to help the fruit grow much sweeter.

Kisander is very protective of her tree and doesn't like to share the fruit, so one night Anansi and Mouse decide to steal some while the cat is asleep. But while cutting some fruit down Kisander wakes, and comes outside to see what is going on. Anansi tries to hid behind a leaf while Mouse runs away (At the end of the tale Anansi gets away but with no fruit, and Kisander is unaware that anyone tried to steal anything). "

I'm sure there is more I've done, but I forgot for the time being so here you go!