Ranger Rick's Tree House: Fall!

It's that time of year again! Spooky ghost stories, leaves, brisk air, and the harvest! There are so many things to love about fall. The latest issue of Ranger Rick's Tree House that I made some new art for at FableVision is available in the iTunes Newsstand now and it's sprinkled with touches of fall. Here are some screen shots of the Backyard, the Tree House living room, and a few new games we added!

Tiger Paw-Parazzi is a matching game, match the stripes and color of the tigers to the card in the foreground as fast as you can for extra points!

Next up...Winter! Brrrr...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Renee

Womanthology Holiday 2011

After my next few posts, you'll begin to start realizing why I haven't blogged in so long! Many exciting projects came up before the holidays including this comic for the digital book Womanthology: Holiday. 

Renae De Liz, the creator of Womanthology, and her team gathered over 100 artists and writers together for a special gift to the backers of the book on Kickstarter. 

I was so thrilled to be chosen by amazing writer Barbara Randall Kesel to illustrate her script. Every single time I read it, I get more and more amped. (I think it becomes obvious when you look at crazy face panel #6!) She's brilliantly funny and a pleasure to work with!

Our story is one of friendship...if only I could be so witty in real life like Bev (red coat)!

What a fun bonus project. :)

Happy 15th Birthday, FableVision!

A few Fridays ago, FableVision Studios was lit up and decorated to welcome hundreds of party go-ers, all there to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the only company I've ever heard of to declare a 200 year mission. That mission? To help ALL learners reach their full potential and to tell stories that matter, stories that move.

It makes you feel proud to work at a place like that. I've been at FableVision for 6 years and have been lucky enough to watch (and help) it grow through its tween years. :) And FableVision has helped me as well, to develop and flourish whatever artistic talents I had lingering inside, waiting to emerge.

Our Director of Art and Animation, Bob Flynn describes it best in his blog post. 

To change things up a little bit, I thought it might be fun to give you a little peek into the cozy workspace I've created for myself at the studio. We all work in one big space but everyone has managed to make a little nook for themselves! Mine has lots of books (though only a few compared to our massive home collection), and as many toys as I can fit without overcrowding. 

I pretty much always have a YA novel at the ready for whoever needs a book to read, currently I'm passing around Divergent, written by Veronia Roth.

I have a great view of the FableVision star from my desk, which leads me to describe the anniversary gift our staff made for  The FableVision logo, in its essence has not changed since the very beginning. It just...works. 

My interpretation of the FV logo and Peter H. Reynolds North Star Boy: 

As a thank you to everyone who could make it to our party, we've made a special page on our website with all the highlights of the evening, including our new Demo Reel and Voices Video! 

Happy December!

Ahhh... now begins my most favorite time of year. Even though I've been known to complain, I love the brisk air and excessive snowfall that comes with winter. And, of course, I can't WAIT for Christmas. 

I have to give loads of credit to my talented friend, Ellen, for sharing her ridiculously vibrant illustration and getting me psyched for snow, myself. I also need to thank, of course, Clark Griswold. For having so much holiday spirit, it hurts. :) In case you're wondering...that's me on the left wearing a coat I only wish I had, Keith in the middle pondering the tree's fate, and Santa Timmy because he dresses up for every holiday!

If you'd like to receive a 4x6" postcard of this image in the mail during holidaytime, email me with your address! 

Tis the Season!

'Tis the Season for some sales, no? Try coupon code: TISTHESEASON in my etsy shop for a sweet 20% off your purchase. I hope you all had a terrific Thanksgiving and are headed for an even better holiday season. :) Onward! 

Welcome December!

I have a thing for Christmas....and I know it's a month away. But once December hits, internally I think it's OK to start drawing Santas.
And snowman hot chocolate.
Bring on the snow :)