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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In 2015, in

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

In 2015, in cooperation with friend, author, and counselor, Katherine McIntyre, I illustrated "How Frederick Found His Light", a children's book geared toward kids grades K - 4 experiencing depression and similar mental health crises.This book was a passion project created after the loss of a childhood friend to depression.

Having had my own struggles with above average anxiety throughout the years, mental health is a topic that I know is an important one and unfortunately, often difficult to talk about due to stigma.

It was a fairly daunting project on a short deadline, with 30 pages of content due in a span of about a month and a half. It was a learning experience from start to finish, not to mention cathartic, and while I would love to revisit the work with my current skillset, not a bad first swing.

It's a project that I am happy to have been a part of and if it has helped even one kid navigate a tough time, I think it was well worth the work.

If you have a child in your life who you think could benefit from it, there is a link to the book via linktree or via @youthlightbooks. Thanks for looking!

If you or someone else you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 or direct assistance, or 211 for resources near you. Take care and be kind to yourself.

#childrensbook #illustration #childrensillustration #artoninstagram #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
#depression #depressionhelp #childrensbookillustration #childrensmentalhealth

I like to think that this is what my anxiety looks

I like to think that this is what my anxiety looks like.
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#illustration #cartoon #doodle #sketch #sketchbook #artoninstagram #anxiety #anxietyawareness #monster #monsters #jitters #coloredpencil #ink #digitalart #adobe #wacom #characterart #characterdesign

Stay Joyful. Also Puft. . . . . . #illustration #

Stay Joyful. Also Puft.
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#illustration #illustrator #doodle #sketchbook #cartoon #artgram #sketch #digitalart #digitalillustration #digitalpainting #fanart #wacom #adobe #ghostbusters #staypuft #joy #illustrator @ghostbusters

A little Schulzian comic that I drew 10 years ago.

A little Schulzian comic that I drew 10 years ago. As true today as the day it was written.

#comic #comics #illustration #peanuts #charlesschulz #schulz #charliebrown #linus #snoopy #cartoon #funnypages #sundayfunnies #artistsoninstagram #wacom #adobe @snoopygrams

Merry Christmas, my beautiful babies. . . . . . #

Merry Christmas, my beautiful babies.
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#merrychristmas #noël #artistsoninstagram #illustration
#adobe #wacom #joy #xmas

Happy Birthday, Jerry. . . . . . . . . . . #JerryN

Happy Birthday, Jerry.
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#JerryNelson #Floyd #SgtFloydPepper #FloydPepper #themuppets #illustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #cartoon #muppets #themuppetshow #sesamestreet #jimhenson #art @sesamestreet @themuppets @thejimhensoncompany @welcomemattv @electricmayhemofficial #muppetsmayhem @electricmayhemband

A little Norm Macdoodle while listening to some of

A little Norm Macdoodle while listening to some of his comedy.
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#norm #normmacdonald #macdonald #standup #comedy #illustration #artistsoninstagram #sketching #doodle #drawing #sketchbook #artgram #sketch #art #draw @therealnormmacdonald

Happy Birthday, Jim. . . . . . #illustration #digi

Happy Birthday, Jim.
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#illustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #adobe #wacom #cartoon #muppets #themuppetshow #sesamestreet #jimhenson #jimhensonbirthday #jimhenson85 #puppet #art #artistsoninstagram #artoninstagram @sesamestreet @themuppets @thejimhensoncompany

I am Groot. . . . . . . . . . . #iamgroot #groot #

I am Groot.
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#iamgroot #groot #jamesgunn #gotg #guardiansofthegalaxy #mcu #marvel #illustration #artistsoninstagram #sketching #doodle #drawing #sketchbook #artgram #sketch #art #draw
@jamesgunn @marvelstudios @marvel @disney

All the frog wanted was his rug back. . . . . . #i

All the frog wanted was his rug back.
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#illustration #cartoon #muppets #sketchbook #sketch #parody #themuppetshow #jimhenson #puppet #art #kermit #kermitthefrog #thebiglebowski #thedude #thedudeabides #artistsoninstagram #artoninstagram @themuppets @thejimhensoncompany @thejeffbridges

Yer my favorite deputy! Lunchtime doodlin' . . .

Yer my favorite deputy!
Lunchtime doodlin'
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#illustration #sketching #ballpointpen #doodle #drawing #artgram #sketch #art #draw #woody #toystory #disney #pixar #happyfriday

Can't remember where I was when I sketched this pe

Can't remember where I was when I sketched this person, but I was always happy with it.
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#illustration #artistsoninstagram #artoninstagram #artgram #sketchbook #sketching #draw #bluepencil #sketch

The second of my pieces for @Toughpigs the #GreatM

The second of my pieces for @Toughpigs the #GreatMuppetMural, @sesamestreet's Rosita, la Monstrua de las Cuevas (Rosita, the Monster of the Caves), performed by the great Carmen Osbahr.

In the crop, Johnny Fiamma, Sal, and Behemoth come from author, illustrator, character designer & general renaissance man, Gene Barretta @genebarretta_art

Ms. Finch is one from the many characters and styles of Ian Vazquez @ianstagramv

Next up is Earl Sinclair, one of many in the distinct style of one of my favorite children's illustrators & writers, the great Luke Flowers @lfcreative

Sweetums is another of the many from artist & puppetbuilder, Noah Ginex @artbynoahginex

Camilla comes from artist & crafter, Megan Barbeau https://www.meaganbarbeau.com/

The Artichoke is just one tiny bit of the many contributions of Dave Hulteen @DaveHulteen , who was also one of the grand architects of this monster.

A lineup of Muppet Musicians; Emmett Otter, TR Rooster, Murray the Minstrel, & Jim from puppeteer, artist, & world class banjo picker, David Stephens @AllHandsProductions

Don Music (a bit of a flying Gonzo) is one of a few distinct works from brilliant pen and ink illustrator, Andy Bennett @b3nn3tt

Augra and Taminella come from long time Toughpig, amazing illustrator and all-around good guy, Wilson Swain @w_swain

Wendell Porcupine is one of two from talented cartoonist, Will Carroll @toonheads0215

Bobo Bear comes from Simpsons Director, Disney Story Editor, Artist & Animator Raymond Persi @raymondspersi

Crazy Harry is one of many from the very talented illustrator Doug Pledger @douggy_pledger

#illustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #muppets #themuppetshow #sesamestreet #jimhenson #art #artistsoninstagram #artoninstagram @themuppets @thejimhensoncompany

My original Honkers art for the #GreatMuppetMural,

My original Honkers art for the #GreatMuppetMural, before being integrated into the scene, with lighting, etc.

Other artists in the cropped pic are, at right, Disney/Hasbro designer @amymebberson whose design for the adult version of Skeeter became canonized in The Muppet Show comic book from Boom! Studios. She also did the Muppet Babies, as well as Bobby Benson, who unfortunately got edged out in the crop.

Peeking out behind them, The Beautiful Day Monster comes from artist and wordsmith Barry Lee @barryleeart who has several others in the piece.

At front/left, Mildred Huxtetter and Featherstone are the work of Puppet Builder James Wojtal @puppetdungeon

To their left, Digit of The Jim Henson Hour, is one of many from artist and puppet builder, Noah Ginex @artbynoahginex

The Swedish Chef comes from illustrator Eric Scales @ericscales13 who has several other classic bit characters scattered throughout the piece.

Mr. "Fat Blue" Johnson and his poor wife are the work of artist/designer Lacey Mason @laceyjmason.

Last but not least, Kermit's nephew Robin, from artist Margie Salvatore @heymissmargie

Give them all a look and a follow!
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#illustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #cartoon #muppets #themuppetshow #sesamestreet #jimhenson #puppet #art #artistsoninstagram #artoninstagram @sesamestreet @themuppets @thejimhensoncompany

Here's a pretty special thing. I had the pleasure

Here's a pretty special thing. I had the pleasure of joining 74 artists in drawing 274 characters from the worlds of Jim Henson, for the #greatmuppetmural , a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Jim Henson fan site, Toughpigs.com.

The endgame of this project is amazing, featuring the work of crazy talented fans, some of my favorite illustrators, & some bonefide pros from within the worlds of Jim Henson. I contributed two pieces, a couple of Sesame Street Honkers, and Rosita Monster.

You can find them and learn more about the project at Toughpigs.com/tpmural. There will also be a few other features on the site, highlighting the individual pieces and their artists, in the coming days.

Being even a small part of the project has been a real privilege and a great experience. I've always been uneasy about sharing my work, but I know I'd have been kicking myself had I seen what this thing became and not been a part of it. Beyond a renewed creative drive, seeing it completed brought me a real lift in what has been a pretty rough year.

I have been a member of Toughpigs for literally my entire adult life. There are a particular handful of folks, birds of a feather who shared a particular sense of humor, that would become the first "online" friends I would ever meet in person, who are now double decade old friendships.

I've visited them in Chicago, Philly, and New York, and they've hit me up on visits to Madison from Minnesota, Illinois, Georgia and more. Two years ago, I even got to tour the art department of the Sesame Workshop through one of those friendships, a real thrill for such a diehard fan.

Thanks to @danny_horn for starting the site and forum all those years ago, @toughpigsjoe, @meryanroe and all of the other regular contributors for keeping it running, and to @jvcarroll4 , @thekennydurkin and @davehulteen for directing this behemoth work of art. It's been a real joy to be part of. And of course, the rest of the @toughpigs community. Happy 20th Buddies!
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#illustration #animation #adobe #digitalillustration #digitalart #muppets #jimhenson #toughpigs #sesamestreet @sesamestreet @hensoncompany @themuppets @sesameworkshop @fragglerockofficial

Little Otter Dude . . . . . #illustration #Charact

Little Otter Dude
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#illustration #CharacterIllustration #characterdesign #characterdesigner #artgram #artistsoninstagram
#sketching #doodle #drawing #sketchbook #sketch #art #draw #bluepencil #animals #otter

Not actually sure what this guy is. 😬 . . . . .

Not actually sure what this guy is. 😬
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#illustration #CharacterIllustration #characterdesign #characterdesigner #artgram #artistsoninstagram
#sketching #doodle #drawing #sketchbook #sketch #art #draw #whatisit #animals

In my head, this cat sounds like @thedanrather and

In my head, this cat sounds like @thedanrather and reports for Mews and Guts.
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#illustration #CharacterIllustration #characterdesign #sketching #doodle #drawing #sketchbook #artgram #sketch #art #draw #cat #news #danrather #newsandguts

Whiskey Duck had a real week. Enjoy the weekend ki

Whiskey Duck had a real week. Enjoy the weekend kids!
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#illustration #CharacterIllustration #characterdesign #character #sketching #digitalart #digitalillustration #digitalpaint #adobe #wacom #doodle #drawing #artgram #sketch #art #draw #whiskey #duck #happyfriday

An interesting chap I doodled on a bus commute lon

An interesting chap I doodled on a bus commute long ago.
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#illustration #artistsoninstagram #sketching #doodle #drawing #sketchbook #artgram #sketch #art #draw #publictransportation

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