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Sketching from Primary Reference Material
When creating my artwork, I try as much as possible to collect my own primary reference. Sometimes this means taking my own reference photos and sometimes it means drawing directly from actual objects....
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September and Making Time to Make Art
September is right around the corner and it always seems to signal the start of something new. I suppose it stems from all those years of searching for the perfect new clothes and cool supplies to...
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Happy Birthday and a Gift of Learning
When I was a child, it was always frustrating to have a birthday so close to the first day of school. Most teachers were too busy getting everyone settled to realize that one of their students was...
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All “Types” of Artistic Inspiration
I suppose I’m like most artists in the fact that I love to fill my studio with objects that inspire my creative juices. Often these images also make their way into my illustrations. One of my favorite...
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Our Image is a Dog Halloween Card!
The Making of a Dog Halloween Card It’s hard to believe we are into October already and Halloween is just a few weeks away. This year I am proud to announce that one of my illustrations is being...
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There’s Nothing Like a Dog Art Show for Inspiration
It’s no secret that I love creating artwork of dogs. So it was a natural decision to attend The Dog Show: The Art of Our Canine Companions which is currently on view at the Morris Museum through...
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Lemonade Stand for Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Is October too late to have a lemonade stand to raise money for Guiding Eyes for the Blind? Not according to Maddie and Milo! First they asked me to make some cookies and mix up a few pitchers of...
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Excuse Me Officer, But Is That A New Image I See There?
Since we began selling prints through Maddie Lab Studio, my firefighter illustration has been one of the most popular prints. Customers often order customization to include changing the number on the...
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Studio Sketches: Through the Sketchbook and What Kathleen Found There
Studio Sketches – A Way to Continue Learning and Growing My studio is a wonderful part of my life that I truly cherish. When I walk up the stairs I always feel that I’ve entered a magical place where...
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Sculpting Maddie and Milo
Part of the fun of having two Labs is watching the unique relationship that develops between them. Maddie and Milo are 9 ½ years apart, so their relationship swings from playmates to roommates to “big...
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