Monthly Archives: September 2009

Psyche Out

A potential client presented a challenge to me the other day. He needed good caricatures at a really low price. In my world, that means I had to figure out how to do them FAST! Now that I’m 100% digital … Continue reading

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Another Milestone for The Nectar Trilogy

Yesterday I met with The Book Architects to discuss The Nectar. After the cold and passionless review I received at the SCBWI conference on Saturday, I was extremely nervous about this meeting. Granted, the man who critiqued me on Saturday … Continue reading

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From Chaos to Creation – Reflections on the SCBWI Conference

On Saturday I was happy to attend my second MN SCBWI Conference (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators). The day was wonderfully stuffed with excellent keynote speakers and breakout session presenters. I left the day pleasantly plump both mentally … Continue reading

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Illustration Page Upgraded

I just upgraded my Illustration Page. I think it is a much better sampling of the work that I do on a regular basis. The newest feature is the 2-color textbook samples. I’d love to do more work in the … Continue reading

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Spot Studios in the News

The local Newspaper ran a story about me this past week. The writer, Sue Austreng, was in the congregation at Good Sheperd when I spoke there and she thought my VibbleSpace venture was interesting enough to write about. click here … Continue reading

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Spot Studios Showcased on Toon Boom

Toon Boom is the leading 2D software in the animation industry (and the program I use to make animated films). Today I received an email from them informing me that the film I made for Augsburg Fortress is now part … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Preacher

Over the past month I have had the opportunity to speak (aka preach) on two different occassions to two very different audiences. Two weeks ago I spoke on a Sunday morning at Good Shepherd Covenant Church. I posted about that. … Continue reading

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