Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure
Page 18- 9x12 on watercolor board
On this page Booger assures Bernie that their house will not flood because it is so much higher than the street. We know that isn't going to end well....!
These pages of flooding, blowing wind, and night rain have presented quite a challenge. I am pretty happy with this page, just a few more tweaks and I think it will be fine. I will post some other night scenes this week. Trying to print this soon. Thanks for viewing my blog!

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure
Page 6-9x12 watercolor on cradle board
On this page Bernie and Booger notice the wind beginning to blow wildly. Bernie refers to his puffy hind quarters as trousers and Booger and Bernie both share a laugh about how funny he looks. Little do they know about the adventure they are about to embark upon!
I am having such fun with the pages, can't wait for it all to be done and ready to view!
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Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure
Page 13-9x12 watercolor on cradle board
Hurricane Katrina was coming, a Category 4, the worst in decades. Bernie was so frightened of storms. ...this is one page of a two page spread, also showing the viscous winds blowing in on the shoreline. I was very happy with the way Bernie came out, I felt like I captured that look Bernie gets when he hears a storm. So true to character for Bernie! Thanks for viewing my blog.

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure
Page 26-9x12 watercolor on cradle board
Bernie and Booger wait for their family to arrive at the animal shelter and take them home.
I had posted this page earlier in black and white so here it is with watercolor added. I am having so much fun with watercolor, I had not painted in watercolor in quite some time. Thanks for viewing my blog!

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure
Page 11- 9x12 watercolor on cradle board
The boys curl ed up together that night never leaving each other's side. . . . On this page Bernie and Booger waited all night for their family to come home, finally falling asleep beside each other. Unknown to them are the impending flood waters that they will soon encounter changing their lives for ever. This page will be painted in purple and blues my favorite colors to use, can't wait to paint this one! Thanks for viewing my blog!

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure
Page 5 9x12 - Pen and Ink on panel
On this page the boys are going for a walk unaware of the impending storm. It's a sunny day but then the wind begins to pick up and blow wildly. Wait and see what happens on the next page, it's kinda funny. This is the first page I am applying color to and I am very excited to finally be to that stage. This first page of applying color has taken quite a while. I think I can pick up my pace once I get in a groove with how I want it all to appear. Thanks for viewing my blog!

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure- The Katrina Dogs

Bernie and Booger's Hurricane Adventure- The Katrina Dogs
Children's Book Coming October
Over the next few weeks I will be featuring pages from my children's book releasing in October. I was inspired to write this book in hope's of encouraging animal adoption to an up and coming generation. Also, I intend to donate a percentage of the sales to animal rescue. I have always been concerned with this issue and hope that my book is my way of giving back to a cause that is dear to my heart!
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