Illustration — monica laake beavers design, llc

Star Wars Series

Pencil sketches, Photoshop, 8” x 10”

Sammy the Weasel

Created in the rolling hills of Northern Kentucky, meet Sammy the Weasel, aka STW! Sammy is known most notably for his charm, wit, and cordial acts of deceivery. He’s the sneaky little brother you never realized you had.

Through Sammy’s antics and adventures, he iterates the fact that life should not be taken so seriously and invites you to join in on the fun. Enter into the world of the weasel where onions are prized possessions and spontaneity and randomness are encouraged!

Learn more about the Weasel, visit www.sammytheweasel.com

Mediums:

Pencil sketches, Photoshop, InDesign, Squarespace

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Digital Illustrations

Pencil sketches, Photoshop, Varying Dimensions

The Big Brown Bunny

I wrote and illustrated the children's books The Big, Brown Huh? and the The Big, Brown Bunny that Can't/Won't Hop. Both books are seen through the eyes of the crotchety (yet lovable) rabbit, Bertie McBean's point of view. Join Bertie as he learns valuable life lessons all the while keeping true to his nature and blazing his own trail.

To develop the artwork, I initially sketched out each pages. I then photographed specific textures to align with the sketches. I imported the photographs and sketches onto my computer to then create the illustrations using Adobe Creative Suite.

Mediums:

Drawing, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Photography, Squarespace

www.bigbrownbunny.com