A peek at the bus project.

It's very possible that the Omnitrans Buster the Bus coloring book project will be completed this very evening. So what am I doing? I'm procrastinating by updating my blog. What is wrong with me?? But at least it's bus related. Here is a preview of the cover of said project. I have yet to add the Omnitrans logo on that blob below the title, but you get the idea. The character that is labeled "Buster" is a caricature of their costumed character, and this character accompanies the kids on the bus trip. Buster and the kids ride a full size bus in the book. Mine is not to question why – mine is but to do or die.

If I can get it done and sent off tonight, I may make the trek down to San Diego for Easter with friends. And I may stick around for an audition Monday. We'll see. Well, bye for now. Peace and love, y'all!

Back from St. Paul!

I had such a great time in Minnesota visiting the loved ones... coloring, decorating eggs, being goofy, eating. I have to jump back into a big ol' pile of work, but I just wanted to post a couple photos and remember some really good times. Peace and love, y'all!

Still rollin' along...

The big Riverside project is "in the can" as they say, just awaiting final approvals. I'm now putting muscle behind a coloring book for Omnitrans, the bus line out in San Bernardino. A little e-mail I sent out about the Fabulous Divas marquee a few days ago set more projects' wheels a-turnin' – new season art for two theatre companies I've drawn for previously and artwork for a couple other shows. I feel so incredibly fortunate and blessed to be doing what I love to do.

Working freelance is right for some and not so right for others. For me, the pros significantly outweigh the cons. One relatively tiny pro that I'm increasingly thankful for is schedule flexibility. This manifests itself in ways you'd expect – being able to do errands at less crowded times and seeing movies at quieter midweek matinees – but another particularly great thing is that unless I'm absolutely swamped I can plan little trips. Wednesday I fly out to St. Paul MN to visit the bro and his family. As far as activities, I've had niece and nephew requests for tickling and coloring Easter eggs, and as for myself, I think I'm going to try to stay warm. I know it feels balmy there for this time of the year, but I find temps in the 30s to be a bit chilly. But it will be great to hang with family. Can't wait!

Well, it's back to the drawing board for me. We lost an hour this morning, folks! Gotta draw some screaming campers and a walking, talking bus. Ah, the life of a freelance illustrator! Peace and love, y'all!