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Illustration: The prince and princess

Illustration: The Prince and Princess

This was an illustration I did just for fun in 1999. I was inspired by all the fairy tales I was reading to my daughter. She wasn’t hot on the romance part of the stories. Romance just made her sick. Apparently, it does the same for this poor prince.

I drew this in Adobe Illustrator.

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Illustration: CIG Cooking with Kids, Chapter 9

Illustration: "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Cooking With Kids," Chapter 9
This is one of the illustrations I did for “The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Cooking With Kids.” I drew this in 2000. I remember looking forward to using the book at home since my daughter was four-years old at the time. My kids were quite the inspiration for the chapter art.
Looks like the book is still available at Amazon.com.

I drew this in Adobe Illustrator.

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Illustration: Colts vs. Saints

I drew this illustration for an upcoming work party. We are all in the spirit for this Sunday’s Super Bowl.
I won’t tell you who we’re rooting for, but everything in the office is dyed blue, I’m wearing a number 29, Joseph Addai jersey and we live in Indiana. 
When they asked me to put together a flyer, I wondered what it would look like if the mascots went at it. True, they aren’t the real mascots, but the Saints dog just didn’t look threatening to me.
I drew this in Adobe Illustrator CS3
Speartoons are examples of my sketches and cartoons Please respect my copyright and ask first before you would use them.
All art copyright 2008 Kevin Spear. Use of graphics is prohibited without prior written consent.
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The Business of Children’s Illustration

Paige Keiser at the Fox in Socks blog has an interesting post on the business of children’s illustration. http://paigekeiser.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-quick-tips-to-getting-published-in.html

Not only is it her professional advice, but the advice of other pro illustrators. Illustration is a business. Sure, the artsy part of us loves to be free and unfettered. But if someone wants to make a living in the field, they have to put in the hard work just like any other business.
The post is chocked full of practical advice. I recommend checking it out.
Speartoons are examples of my sketches and cartoons Please respect my copyright and ask first before you would use them.
All art copyright 2008 Kevin Spear. Use of graphics is prohibited without prior written consent.
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Picture Book Maker: Helllp! Perspective!

Nathan Clement is a first-class illustrator with tons of talent and an all-around good guy.
His latest post shows how he got some help with a tricky perspective problem. In the process, he revealed a great site from another artist, Julie Duell. Both sites are rich in illustration and art information.
Here’s Nathan’s site: Picture Book Maker: Helllp! Perspective!
Speartoons are examples of my sketches and cartoons Please respect my copyright and ask first before you would use them.
All art copyright 2008 Kevin Spear. Use of graphics is prohibited without prior written consent.