Jax Takes Off

A few sneak peeks from my first work as an Illustrator on a children's book.  Out soon!

Jax Takes Off

Written by Suzie Miller

Illustrated by Melanie Kidd

Jax, a kangaroo joey from the Australian outback, heads off on an adventure to a faraway land.  During his first airplane ride, a kindly crew of Australian bush animals helps Jax discover the journey can be as fun as the destination.  Told in rhyming couplets, preschoolers will learn as they delight in getting to know Jax and his newfound friends.

Allons-y!

private commissioned Dr. Who themed wedding piece

The Catfish

Hank and his children fishing on a lazy Sunday in the Catfish

Hank's Butterflies

More fun illustrations of Hank and his children enjoying life.

Hank and his children

 Some fun drawing kitties and elderly men two of my big loves in design.

Gentlemen Traditional Mexican Dancer

Traditional Mexican Dancer

Beginning Sketch

Pinball Larry

Pinball Larry

Nokia Lumia Commercial Shooting Boards

Completed shooting boards as illustration consultant under the direction of David Lowery for a Nokia Lumia commercial spot.

AT&T Commercial Shooting Boards

Completed shooting boards as illustration consultant under the direction of David Lowery for an AT&T commercial spot. 

Pinball City: Animated Short

The inside of a pinball machine reveals itself alive with pinball characters and quarters.  The short opens with a flashback of my protagonist, Larry.  A once legendary pinball for "The Wizards", reflects on one of his most memorable games.  The entire city used to come out to the games, especially when the best pinball's ere to take aim in the stadium.  The fact that Larry is in a championship game is not the true reason why this is his most memorable game.  This is the game where he met the love of his life Sally.

Larry Tries his hardest in the match and falls short of obtaining that championship trophy.  Defeated and down, Larry stays in the stadium as the crowd empties.  Only one girl stays behind to show him that no matter how hard we fall, we must always get back up.  Sally stands for good and hope in this world.  Her confidence and kindness towards Larry in one of his darkest moments triggers a greater sense of love than any championship could ever bring.

Materials:  pencil, ink, digital, Maya