Curious George turns 75

Curious George turns 75! Check out the exciting story of his creator's escape from the Nazis.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/curious-george-still-mischievous-at-75-147386238

Illustration for The Ailp King's Children

I've been reading Scottish/English folk stories.  I've been doing an illustration for The Ailp King's children.   A bit of story might be good here as  it may not be well known here.  The Druid's defeated the Ailps and killed the Ailp king.  The King's daughter was changed to green and her brother,was changed to a greyhound, save a human tongue. Both banished back to their father's castle.   The story did provide a way for them to break the spell.  The illustration here is King Urbhih pleading for his freedom from the Green Princess.  Her brilliant brother, the greyhound,  devises a plan to end the evil spells of the Druid's, enlist the help of King Urbhih, and of course, live happily ever after.

Happy Hannukah

A little Hanukkah picture.

Today's illustration is from Romeo's Rescue by Emma and Jennifer Reed. I dedicated this book to Irene Mayer, my mother's long time friend ( 65 years) who rescued stray cats. Published by Guardian Angel Publishing.

Happy Birthday Cat.

Today is somebody's birthday. Is it yours?  Here's a birthday cat, celebrating with you.

Summer Illustration Postcard

Did you receive your summer illustration postcard from Two Pines Studio?  If not, email me and get on the mailing list.

The Art of Illustration an Exhibition at the St. Louis Artists' Guild

The St Louis Artists' Guild has selected one of my illustrations from Teresa's Shadow   for the upcoming exhibition Art of Illustration. I was thrilled Jon Cournoyer, the juror for the show selected my piece.  The opening is July 30, 2015 at the Saint Louis Artist Guild's new galleries.