Recently I have been busy trying to finish up my Trollkin calendar and get it all ready for print before IlluxCon this Thursday – today I accomplished that goal!

I have ordered the proof print which should be here around November 16th and all things willing, I can then order the full batch. It’s been a really interesting and challenging creation process. I have been very happy to see that I have learned a lot of the last year and have been able to produce much stronger and more interesting images. I have also really enjoyed researching Scandinavian folklore as base for the illustrations.

Trollkin Calendar Illustration: March

‘Slattenpat’ is a female troll of legend in Denmark.
She is the target of the Wild Hunt, that in danish folklore is led by King Volmer. Slattenpat, whose name translates to saggy bobbs, throws her saggy boobs over her shoulders to run faster, in hope to escape the King but he always hunts her down and slays her. However the next night she rises again to attempt escape once more.

Trollkin Calendar Illustration: March – Changelings

Trollkin Advertising Postcards to give out at IlluxCon.

Acrylic Palette

Wicked Fairytale

I just received my new portfolio book in the mail and I’m excited to show it off – also enjoy my danish accent.

I had my book printed through www.shutterfly.com. It’s a 12″x12″ hardcover photobook.

A few things to remember when you put together your portfolio book:

• Contact information on the first page! This is really important, you want the Art Director’s to be able to contact you easily.
• Number of images can vary but as a general rule no less than 9 and no more than 20 at the very most – preferably stick to around 12 of your very best.
• Keep a consistent layout
• Put your name and website address on each page
• Make sure the print quality is top notch, you don’t want to be making excuses for your portfolio, it makes you look bad.

Wicked Fairytale