Tag: how to be creative

  • How to design Children’s Book Characters Using Models

    This video explains how I have used models to really get to know the characters in my books, in this case my Dark Claw series, a sort of Star Wars with cats and mice – or rather – Kats and Muss! You can watch the animated version of the story on my Storytime Channel. This…

  • How to design your own amazing Monogram

    Many people tell me they have really difficult names from which to create interesting signatures. The answer is to turn your initials into a monogram. Is a quick, simple and elegant solution. When you have designed your monogram, practice it over and over again, day after day until you can do it in your sleep.…

  • How to draw older eyes

    Martha Jane Lovedahl asked me how to draw older eyes. Basically they are the same as before, but the eyelashes aren’t so pronounced and the eyebrows can get a bit thinner and there will be more lines around the eyes too. Also, gravity has an effect, slowly pulling the bottom lid down and making the…