Children’s Book Illustration: Behind the Scenes
I am the illustrator of the children’s book A Search for the Northern Lights by Elizabeth Rusch and Izzi Rusch,* published by West Margin Press. I originally made this presentation …
Book I illustrated coming out this spring! A Search for the Northern Lights
Check out this video for some sneak peeks at the book I illustrated: A Search for the Northern Lights by Elizabeth Rusch & Izzi Rusch, will be released on April …
Oils vs. Acrylics: What are the differences? Which should you choose and why?
Here is an in-depth explanation of the differences between oil paints and acrylic paints. Helpful for artists who are trying to decide which of these two wonderful mediums to explore. …
Color palette simplicity
The practice of identifying the essential and cutting out the rest is a crucial skill for artists when it comes to every facet of designing an art-based life. On this …
Sweet Dog Portrait: Joey at Home
This dog portrait is called “Joey at Home.” Joey is a beloved doggo in my extended family. I love how this painting captures Joey’s sweet expression and the intelligence in …
Pre-Order: A Search for the Northern Lights Hardcover, Signed by Cedar Lee – Available April 14, 2020
Exciting news! You can now pre-order the book I’ve illustrated, “A Search for the Northern Lights.” If you want an illustrator-signed copy, you can now pre-order from me. Keep in …
Book publishing moving forward!
I am overjoyed to report that I’ve completed all my illustrations for “Hunt for the Northern Lights” (working title.) My publisher West Margin Press is on schedule to print in …
King of the Clearing
Here is “King of the Clearing.” This grassy clearing is absolutely flooded with sunlight. A lone crow alights on the end of an outstretched branch, surveying the calm scene around it. …
Creative Vision
Here is the first self portrait I’ve created in 11 years: “Creative Vision.” It is about being an artist and an agent of purposeful change and action–the process of conceiving …
Mural for Mudbone Grown Unity Farm at Oregon Food Bank
In June, I worked on a team to help finish a mural in Southeast Portland. In July, I was added to the Regional Arts & Culture Council’s Muralist Roster. And …