Young Artist Workshop

HOW TO DRAW A FROSTY FRIEND

2008-12-22T07:44:00.009-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW A SNOWMAN? Don't sweat it, chill out! Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: 3:08

HOW TO DRAW A CARTOON KID

2008-12-22T07:43:00.007-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW A KID? Did you know half of a child's body height is his or her head? Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: 2:51

HOW TO DRAW A SMILING SNAIL

2008-12-22T07:41:00.008-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW A SNAIL? Start with a shell, and work up to its smiling face. Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: 2:48

HOW TO DRAW A DARLING DUCK

2008-11-15T07:47:00.004-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW A DUCK? If you start with two oval shapes, you'll be quacking in no time. Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: 2:58

SKETCHING CHIZZY THE MONKEY

2008-11-15T07:46:00.001-05:00

In early 2005 I illustrated a book for Hidden Picture Books Publishing titled Topsy Turvy Land, written by Donna J. Shepherd. The book featured mischievous green monkey named Chizzy. Watch me do a quick color sketch of Chizzy, and explain a little about this character.

Running time: 4:59

Click here to purchase the book online from Amazon

SKETCHING SNUFFLE THE RACCOON

2008-11-15T07:45:00.000-05:00

Since 2005 I have illustrated a pair of rascally raccoon characters named Rooter and Snuffle, written by Shari Lyle-Soffe. Three books have been published in a series. Watch me do a quick color sketch of one of the brothers, Snuffle, and explain a little about this character.

Running time: 4:17

Buy "The Misadventures of Rooter and Snuffle" from Amazon
Buy "On The Go with Rooter and Snuffle" from Amazon
Buy "Trouble Finds Rooter and Snuffle" from Amazon

HOW TO DRAW A QUICK ANIMATION

2008-11-12T08:04:00.001-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW A QUICK ANIMATION? Did you know you can make a simple "motion picture" cartoon by using half a sheet of paper? Sound confusing? It's not! It's very simple. Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: 3:00

HOW TO DRAW A HAPPY DAISY

2008-11-12T08:03:00.001-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW A HAPPY DAISY? Perhaps the easiest flower to draw is a daisy. Make one come to life as a character in under 3 minutes. Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: 2:50

HOW TO DRAW A MOUSE

2008-11-12T08:02:00.001-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW A MOUSE? Using teardrop shapes, you can quickly lay the foundation for building a cute mouse. Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: 2:17

HOW TO DRAW A BIG OBJECT IN A SMALL AREA

2008-11-11T08:02:00.000-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW AN OBJECT THAT IS LARGE IN A SPACE THAT IS SMALL? Let's use a whale as an example. By drawing the creature curving at an angle you can make it larger on your paper than a head to tail profile image. Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: 1:27

HOW TO DRAW GLASS

2008-11-11T08:01:00.000-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW SOMETHING THAT IS TRANSPARENT? Glass and water are two such challenges. The secret is using diagonal lines. Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: :32

HOW TO DRAW A CYLINDER

2008-11-11T07:59:00.000-05:00

HOW DO YOU DRAW A CYLINDER SHAPE? There are many things you will encounter as an artist that require a cylindrical shape. This tip applies to machines, products and even a top hat. Watch the video and see how easy it can be!

Running time: :59

SKETCHING SPLISH THE FROG

2008-11-10T10:39:00.000-05:00

In the summer of 2008 I illustrated a book for Guardian Angel Publishing titled And Then, Mama Said, written by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine publisher Gena Suarez. The book featured a young frog named Splish who learns to read. Watch me do a quick color sketch of Splish, and explain a little about this character.

Running time: 3:03

Click here to purchase the book online from Amazon

SKETCHING DOTTY THE HIPPO

2008-11-08T23:44:00.001-05:00

In early 2005 I illustrated a book for Hidden Picture Books Publishing titled Topsy Turvy Land, written by Donna J. Shepherd. The book featured happy, pink polka-dot hippo named Dotty. Watch me do a quick color sketch of Dotty, and explain a little about this character.

Running time: 2:59

Click here to purchase the book online from Amazon