Miss Kraft Is Daft!
This funny little book hit the book stores this week. Dan Gutman keeps writing them and I keep illustrating them. We are unstoppable, unblinking, hulking (but semi-attractive) robots with only one mission - to make silly books that are fun to read.
Today's page from the sketchbook
Ride 'em, cowboy! When it's my turn to take one of our kids to their music lessons (drums, choir and guitar... whew!) I always bring a sketchbook to help the time pass.
Pastel Beasties!
Graham Cracker Ghoul and Pickle Monster! Last night, Lisa, the kids and I broke out the pastels and went crazy. I am knee deep in Halloween spirit so I couldn't resist doing up these two quick sketches.
Calling All Kids! (and people who feel kid-like)
Bring your crazy imaginations and come draw with me. I'll be at Barnes and Noble this Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 at the Barnes and Noble at San Tan Village. With Halloween coming up soon I am feeling the need to draw some brain eating zombies and slimy monsters. Let's come up with some wild stories together, create the characters together and then draw them together. I plan on having a rock 'em, sock 'em, fun time. I hope you can join me!
San Tan Village
2150 East Williams Field Rd. #105
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Today's page from the sketchbook
©Jim Paillot 2012
Danger Pup!
Why do Dobermans get all the dangerous assignments? They don't when Danger Pup is on the case. This sketch has two of the three most important things that make a drawing worth looking at - a dog and it's on another planet. The third thing would be a giant cupcake or really cool monster or something.
Slightly Strange gallery reception
The opening night of the Slightly Strange show was a blast! A wall to wall good turnout and fun artwork. The show featured the art of (L to R) Jim Paillot, Dan Krall, Michael Slack, Mike Moran and (not pictured) Wednesday Kirwan. It was so cool to see old pals and make lots of new friends. The show will be up at Powerhouse Arena Gallery (Brooklyn) through September 3.
A few buddies and I have an art show coming up on August 2nd. I hope you can drop by! On Sunday, August 5th we will also have a drawing session with kids from 4-5 pm. Same gallery. That should be a hoot. See you there!
Today's page from the sketchbook
Popsicle goes on an adventure!
My family and I skipped outta town for some much needed fun. In between the eating, swimming and museum hopping I was able to fill a couple of pages in ye olde sketchbook.
Today's page from the sketchbook
Always watching and silently judging, frogs are cool. Here's a sketch for a page in a book coming out this fall. "The Turkey Train" is about turkeys on a train. So I drew frogs. What's wrong with me?
Original art for sale - Grubtown Tales
If you are a fan of the hilarious, oddball series, Grubtown Tales by Philip Ardagh, - I am selling some of my favorite illustrations from book 2 - "The Year That It Rained Cows" over at Illogator. Each original piece is signed. I also hug and then whisper a secret to each piece before I send it to you.
http://www.illogator.com/paillot/
Free sketch!
How did the humble, former TV weather anchor - turned popular kids book author, Trudi Trueit, convince the reclusive, feral artist (me!) to leave the safety of his art cave and agree to an interview? Read it here and also enter to win a free sketch!
http://smack-dab-in-the-middle.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-original-sketch-give-away.html#comment
Grubtown Tales
If you are a fan of the hilarious, oddball series, Grubtown Tales by Philip Ardagh, - I am selling some of my favorite illustrations from book 1 over at Illogator. Each original piece is signed.
http://www.illogator.com/paillot/
Society of Illustrators - LA
Nice way to start the new year. These two pieces were chosen to be in the 2012 Society Of Illustrators - Los Angeles juried exhibition. The show will be at the Gallery Nucleus at the end of March.
Today's page from the sketchpad
Happy 2012! Last year is quickly becoming a whispy, half remembered memory. I hope this year is everything you hoped it could be.
Free shipping! Because Santa would have wanted it that way.
Fun Things Are Good!
Recent studies show that pictures of goofy characters skateboarding on a distant planet makes kids smarter and more attractive. Normally, I am against scientific data gathered in labratory conditions at large Ivy League thinktanks. But it's hard to argue against this one.
Signed and numbered , limited edition Giclee prints on high quality archival art paper.
Paper size: 14"x14". Image size: 10"x10". I can send it flat or rolled up - you choose.
$75 per print (no extra charge for shipping)
To order: Send an email to jim@jimpaillot.com and I'll send you a print. It's easy.
See? The internet is our friend!