LEVELING UP : I have an AGENT!

I am now being represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency!

https://www.lemonadeillustration.com/work/?artist=472&name=&cat=1&id=271&page=1

Also, I have not updated this blog in FAR too long! Here are some of my recent favorites:

Sashi Adopts A Brother AND Wilson Tries New Foods

I am beyond excited to have started working on the sequel to Sashi The Scared Little Sheltie written by Linda Greiner. I really missed drawing Sashi, and I love seeing her grow into such an amazing character. In her second book she is no longer scared and shy--- she's a princess! And her humans are going to Foster other Shelties in need, Sashi oversees all the other pups, but one pup, in particular, is very special and you'll just have to read it to find out why!

In other news, Wilson Tries New Foods is now available! I am so pleased with how this one turned out. The book looks great, its big and colorful. I just love reading the story over and over again. The rhymes and characters are so much fun. I had a great time illustrating Ashley Stewart's story about her pup Wilson, who learns to eat well. 

Benjamin Birdie's First Flight

I have just started my next book and I'm loving the way its coming out so far, I really feel like I am using more of my skills in this book, I really am a draftsman. I didn't touch color until high school and even then I preferred things in black and white! Also, some Sketch_Dailies I did-- I have been trying really hard to sketch in my sketchbook at least once a day. Its going well... so far!

#Legolas

#RollerGirl

Art'ist

*~• Sigh •~*

I am at a cross-roads of sorts at the moment. I am working on a Children's book, I have been doing some character Designs for Little Airplane Productions, all the while I of course have a huge influx of Bark Point Studio commissions. With the holidays coming everything seems magnified and I feel the stress of it falling over me like a blanket of snow. I have been trying really hard to sketch more, but the more I sketch the more I realize I don't know if I love the style of work I do on a regular basis. My drawings always have so much more life to them then my finished illustrations... I have had this problem my entire life. I suppose what I really want to do is have some time to work on my personal work and decide how to market that style instead of this cutex1000 stuff I do.... Hmm..

Sashi for Pre-Order

My first published book is now available for Pre-Order! I am so excited to see Sashi the Scared Little Sheltie in person and of course in print! A percentage of sales will benefit Sheltie Rescue. This project has truly been a labor of love, its a precious story and would make a great holiday gift for any kid or family with pets.

Please check it out: http://www.njsheltiemom.com/sashischildrensbook.html

In recent news, I have completed my fourth book (second to be published)--- Wilson Tries New Foods! Below are a few sneak-peaks. This book was such a pleasure to create and I learned a lot too, so its a great book for parents with kids who are hesitant or refuse to eat the things they need to grow and succeed.

In even more recent news--- I've started my fifth book! Benjamin Birdie's First Flight, written by Michael Dostikas. I am so excited about this story, its characters, its charm, its writing--- everything about it is so fresh and of course adorable. Below is the first 2 pages.

Wilson Tries New Foods

The above is pages 21-22 of Wilson Tries New Foods Children's Book. This book is so much fun! Author, Ashley Stewart, uses rhythm and catchy tunes to teach kids that eating well can be fun and that all you have to do is try it out and you'll see! I am now half-way done illustrating the book and I cannot wait to share the rest of it soon.

Artist' Block

I had this adorable idea in my head... and it did not come out the way I wanted it to... I am giving up on it for now...

Kiba Pattern!

Mayhem & The Windmill - this is Mayhem's third Illustration

New logo!

I liked the way this Personalized Background came out. Mabel the dog on her porch

Sashi Sneak Peak

This is the first spread in the Sashi The Scared Little Sheltie Children's book.

Introducing Sashi the Scared Little Sheltie

This is the Cover for the next book I will be working on. Sashi is based on a real Sheltie who overcame a lot of neglect and became an amazing best friend.

Where's Ray Half Page Spreads

Hammer COMPLETED!

I finished my first Children's book today!!! I am sure there may be some edits here and there and things are really done. But I finished all the spreads and its a cool feeling. Now just wish me and my author luck in self-publishing!

Hammer Pages Cont'd

Art ©Morgan Spicer, Main Characters Belong to @Rachel Davis

(Kiba, Roscoe-Roo and Jax are featured as extras!)

Where's Ray Pages Cont'd

Ray Pages 7-8

This book is beginning to come along. Who knows what will come of it. The author is going to self-publish it. I hope it takes off, but if it doesn't at least I am finally working on my Children's Book portfolio! This one is my favorite so far.

Roscoe-Roo

1 pup, 2 styles

Ray's Pages 7-8

Art By ©Morgan Spicer 2014

Characters by ©Keli-Ann Reilly

Where's Ray Pages 5-6

©Morgan Spicer 

Characters belong to ©Keli-Ann Reilly

Freelance Update

This is poster a created for a new company that I hope is the start of something great!

This was for "fun", and based on my hatred for Lady Gaga and her choice to 

wear cruelty.

Mother's Day Gift to the best mom in the world. ;)

Caricature

Breed of the Week with JNMRF

New background Caricature

(Truth)

Mother's day Special Cat

Mother's Day Special Princess Pup

This is some freelance work I had done MONTHS ago.

I had hoped it would lead to a job or the start of a new partnership, but this was not the case. 

After quite a few hours of timely work, I never heard back... I think I'll

stick with the caricatures.