Firefly Hollow work.

Different approach with this book. Working up the drawings in charcoal (digital) and layering in color. The designer and I were looking for a jewel tone range of soft colors. Takes a fair amount of restraint not to just rush in and try to paint over things but seems to be working!

A look at my desktop earlier this week.

Classically inspired digital pastels. Like the days of Redwall without all the dust!

Nearly summer

Now that it is nearly summer and I've just finished another book its time to clean up the studio and try to figure out what I was doing before I began this last series of pieces.  I can only include the small bit above but will have more previews as the publication date approaches. Spring 2014, I think.
It will be hard to let this one go as it was such a great experience. I am usually the last to leave a great dinner party, especially if it is outside. I like to watch the light change and have that feeling of connection with friends resonate out over the landscape. This book has that feeling for me.
But there are winter coats to be put away and paperwork-of course... first, maybe,...I will spend just a bit more time on these drawings for my next....

A few weeks ago, I promised a few more images..

Back at Halloween I promised a few more images from an Egyptian underworld film pitch that I worked on. The film was never made but I think the these images look pretty cool. Pardon the rough bits. If you ever worked on a development team you know how quickly these paintings need to be made!

Following Grandfather Sneak Peek #4

Following Grandfather Sneak Peek#3

Twitter

Starting up my twitter feed and should be able to post a few daily tidbits once I get the hang of it. My wife told me that a monkey could use twitter and I am considering adopting one.
Anyway, here is the address if you follow twitter-thanks!
https://twitter.com/cadenise

Following Grandfather, Sneak peek #2!

Sneak peak, my next book due out this Fall!

I just received a stack of bookmarks from Candlewick Press announcing my new book due out this Fall. The piece was really nicely printed and designed (thank you Candlewick!) and features the cover.

I have had the incredible opportunity to work with one of my heros in the picture book and Y/A world, Rosemary Wells.

Photoshop work for the forthcoming book!

Some recent digital work.