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Making Cheese

Posted on August 27, 2017 by mikey

One of my favorite things to draw are processes, as in How Cheese is Made. This is from an upcoming Grade 2 issue of Kids Discover on Why People Work. Design by Brobel Design. Click image for a larger version. … Continue reading →

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Anansi the Spider

Posted on April 26, 2017 by mikey

Anansi is an African folktale character. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the spirit of all knowledge of stories. He is also one of the most important characters of West African and Caribbean … Continue reading →

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat Kidsbill

Posted on August 20, 2014 by mikey

This year (as in several years past) I was asked to design and illustrate a kid-friendly playbill for Music Theatre of Wichita’s Special Needs show—a performance where under-privileged children in and around the Wichita area are given free passes to a … Continue reading →

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The Name Game

Posted on March 21, 2014 by mikey

Educators salaries are set to raise by 75% this year! Sorry. That is likely untrue. I just wanted to get your attention. Though I do hope your pay is commiserate with your duties, I will ask your forgiveness and indulgence … Continue reading →

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Faces. What Learning is All About

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mikey

Kids Discover (with whom I’ve worked for many years) have created a video that shows what real learning is all about using speech therapy assessment, visuals, and sound among other things. “Change your perspective.” That’s my mantra, and I’m sticking … Continue reading →

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Dibble’s Doodles

Posted on January 21, 2013 by mikey

Do you doodle? Do you know anyone who does? If your answer is yes, then congratulations. You are one of those creative types. On January 24th of this year, Penguin Publishing is releasing the first in a four-book series of … Continue reading →

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The Dinos Are Coming!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by mikey

After several years and a few minor setbacks, “There Were Dinosaurs Everywhere” is finally hitting the shelves. Author Howard Temeperley and I have been working on this for a considerable time, and feel that it now has the voice as … Continue reading →

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Surprised Kitty

Posted on September 11, 2012 by mikey

I know this thing has been all over YouTube, but I just couldn’t resist. It’s so darned cute. I have two cats that are my constant office companions (Baxter and Felix), so this one goes out to them.

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Pound puppies and pound kittehs

Posted on June 28, 2012 by mikey

Consider this: Your local ASPCA or Humane Society likely has many puppies and kittens that could really benefit from your love and affection. And it’s never a one-way conversation. Pets of all kinds give unconditional love. All you have to … Continue reading →

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Bud Wiser

Posted on January 29, 2012 by mikey

’Nuff said. 🙂

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