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Godzilla Stomp cover reveal! I got to illustrate this picture book earlier this year and couldn’t be happier on how it all turned out. Godzilla stomping through classic fairytales causing mayhem! What more could you want.

Words by the hilarious @bibliogato Special thanks to the folks @penguinrandomhouse and @tay_abby for overseeing this one come together. Lasty but not least special thanks to @georgiatournay for this lovely opportunity.

Publication date is set for October just in time before Godzilla Minus Zero hits theaters! Looking forward to sharing more then.

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Final cover vs Rough cover for Here a Creak, There a Shriek! For the final printed cover the greens are actually pantone printed so it’s super neon looking and looks super cool!

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Some select spreads from Here a Creak, There a Shirek!

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Some rough thumbnails and colour thumbnails for Here a Creak, There a Shriek! For the roughs thumbnails it was all about finding the best composition that felt right for the text and rhythm of the book. Once the thumbs were locked I moved into colour. We decided going with tonal palettes with heavy blacks and an accent colour for the highlights. From there it was using colours to help the flow of the story and building towards using red for the climax. I will share some of the final interior spreads next!

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Here a Creak, There a Shriek! is officially out today! 👻 🎃 Thanks to @littletigerbooks @tigertales_books for the opportunity to illustrate this wonderful Halloween picture book. Even though Halloween is still some months away it’s my favourite time of year so illustrating this book was so fun!

It’s an inspired rhyme on Old MacDonald had a farm written by the brilliant @kellyconroybooks Special thanks to @moni_abere for the direction and help shape this book into what it is. Really thrilled on how it all turned out ! 💚

Here are some of the first sample pieces I did to help explore the visual style for the book and to start getting a sense of the direction. I will share some of the initial thumbnails and colour thumbnails next!

Here a Creak, There a Shriek! is available now!

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This year’s annual Salut 11 Coaster Show pieces. It’s always been a pleasure contributing to this show alongside so many talented artists. The show runs from June 7th- July 2nd @nucleusportland @drinkanddrawsociety If you are in the area be sure to check it out!

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Care for your fortune to be told? 🔮

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Puff the magic dragon 🐉

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Coffee Time ☕️

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A dinosaur or a crocodile? 🤷‍♂️Who knows! 🐊 🦕 🦖

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Last bunch of character sketches from this project!

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Some alien 👽 designs and concepts from the same project!

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Some design work from a cancelled project from Axis Studios. Sadly the studio closed down in 2024. This project was a fun one and having the opportunity to work with Almu Redondo was amazing! Her work is stunning so be sure to check it out. I will post some more designs from this project over the next couple weeks!

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All hands on Duck! 🏴‍☠️ Some more designs from the vaults. These were done for a project in development at Cake Entertainment and Sun and Moon Animation. I believe these characters and world were all Sam Shaws creation! Be sure to check out his incredible work!

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Some early character work for a project that didn’t end up going any further. Unfortunately, that’s how it goes a lot of the time with early development work. Creatively it’s one of my most enjoyable parts of a project. That all being said these slimy boogers were fun to draw!

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This years Krampus! 👹👺I like the idea of Krampus being a little small guy like a gremlin meets Tasmanian devil!

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Thrilled to be part of the Power Slam!: Wrestling Art Exhibition @qpopshop Lots of super talented artists taking part in the show. This is my piece of the Blue Demon!🇲🇽 a legend of lucha libre. Opening reception is this Saturday Dec 6th, at 7pm!