Willy Wonka
This illustration drew inspiration from Roald Dahl's classic. Here's some of the process:
Jul 10, 2008
Jul 1, 2008
Mariachi Book Blog Launch
I've just launched a new website to promote my second picture book, The Best Mariachi in the World published by Raven Tree Press. It will feature info, behind-the-scenes work, and activities. The blog will run from now until shortly after the book's release in September, so give the site a visit and subscribe to the RSS feed to stay up-to-date with the latest news surrounding the book.
Visit: http://mariachibook.blogspot.com
Jun 18, 2008
Website Redesign
My website has just received a major facelift. Hope you like it! If you find any navigation or usability problems, please let me know.
Link: www.danijones.com
Jun 12, 2008
Adventures in Narnia
This is a recent painting I did for fun. It is based on Mr. Tumnus from The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. I liked experimenting with the simple composition, subtle background, and limited color palette. Comments and critiques are welcome.
Jun 3, 2008
New ChildrensIllustrators.com page
I just put up a portfolio on childrensillustrators.com!
If you are visiting my website and blog for the first time through the site, WELCOME! To stay up-to-date on my most recent work and news, just subscribe to this blog. It is updated regularly.
I hope you enjoy my work!
May 14, 2008
May 5, 2008
Apr 21, 2008
Apr 14, 2008
Sad NE-SCBWI Stories
I went to the New England Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference this past Saturday. It was quite an adventure.
The morning of the conference, I woke up nice and early so I could get there in time. I live about an hour and a half away. Well, on my way there, traffic was held up because of an accident that was blocking the road. After waiting for quite some time, I ended up having to turn around completely and go another route that I was unfamiliar with. I didn't arrive at the conference until shortly before the first keynote.
As a result of my late arrival, I didn't get to put up my entry for the poster contest (which I've posted above). That was a slight disappointment, but I'm not too sad about it because I was just glad that I made it to the conference at all. The poster that ended up winning was one of my favorites - congrats, Frank!
Also, after I got home, I found out that fellow Tugeau 2 artist Kathy Weller also attended the conference, and I missed the chance to meet her. Not only that, but I sat right across from her in one of the workshops and didn't even know it. Bummer. Maybe next time, Kathy.
Anyway, despite all the mess, I still had a great time. I met several great artists - Robert Squier, Gina Perry, Cheryl Noll, and Ginger Nielson, to name a few - and had a good portfolio critique from a lovely lady at Charlesbridge Publishing. She gave me lots of great pointers to help me improve my work.
Other highlights included great workshops by Teri Weidner and Melissa Sweet and inspiring keynotes by Laurie Halse Anderson and Kevin Hawkes.
Wow, that was a lot more verbal than my other posts, but hey, it was a full weekend.
Apr 10, 2008
Bear Painting
This is a new painting I finished recently - another result of my recent fascination with bears. They are so fun to draw!
Here's some of my process...
Thumbnail sketch, actual size:
Color studies:
And as a sidenote, I will be attending the New England Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference in Nashua, NH this Saturday. If any of you are going to be there, say hi. :)
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