Tails Chasing Tails Video

Check out my most recent paintings for an upcoming childrens book entitled Tails Chasing Tails. It is set to be released by Sasquatch Books in the Spring of 2013.

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My next book

Here is an interview I did with School House Craft about signing a deal with Sasquatch books! I just turned in the finished artwork last week and I am really excited to see what the designers come up with.

Artist attendee Matthew Porter signs book contract with Sasquatch Books!

 

Matthew Porter, childrens book writer and illustrator, attended the 2011 SHC class "Book Publishing your Crafty Idea" lead by Sasquatch editor Gary Luke and current Sasquatch artist Kate Endle. The class covered the submission process, what it's like to work with an editor, understanding deadlines and revisions as well as standards in royality payments.  But the most exciting part of the class was that students had the opportunity to sit down with a Sasquatch editor and present them with their own book proposals! 

We asked Matthew Porter about his conference submission experience... 

"Andrea Porter, my wife and one of the organizers of the conference, encouraged me to attend the class. I was sold as soon as I heard I'd have the opportunity to submit a proposal! It's always a challenge getting the ear of an editor and nerves are a factor too. I liked the idea of submitting my idea in a supportive environment. Before the conference I thought up a few ideas and drew out some sketches. At the end of class I had the opportunity to present my ideas to Gary. Some of the ideas he passed on right away but one seemed to intrigue him. I explained the idea in more detail and gave him my sketches. The whole meeting only took about 5 minutes. I knew he would not be able to give me an answer at the conference but I thought it was a good sign that he seemed interested and took my sketches and contact information. I went home exited and then three weeks later got a phone call from Gary. We talked about the idea a bit more although he still did not offer me a deal. But a phone call certainly seemed to be heading in the right direction! After that phone call another three weeks passed when I got an email offering me a book deal. Amazing!! I signed my contract and have submitted my first round of sketches. I will be completing all my final illustrations for May and should see my book out in print in 2013! The process from conference to book signing was so great and I know it would have been much harder if I'd had to go through the normal channels for submitting. I'm really excited to now be a part of the Sasquatch Publishing family and it is in part due to the support and encouragement of School House Craft. "

It looks like Sasquatch will be at the event again this year so think about going! I know lots of my readers are people looking to get into publishing.

Comi Con Preview Pieces

I am getting ready to vend for the first time at Emerald city Comicon. Here are a few pieces I have done in prepartion for the show.

You can purchase prints or originals of these on my site. 

Featured at Powells Book

I am a featured Pacific NW artist at Powell's Books in Portland right now. They just started to feature local artists and I am happy to say I am the first to be showcased.

Year of the Dragon

Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, the year of the Dragon. It is considered to be the luckiest year in the Chinese Zodiac. We could all use some luck I think! 

Triceratops Commission

I have been doing a few more commissions lately which is fun! I created my first dinosaur last week. Hopefully, I get the chance to do some more in the future as I am quite pleased with how it turned out. 

Last one this season

I have one more craft fair of the season. Hope you'll come check it out...