Project Overview
Neighborhood Cat Calendar
Supporting
Meowtown Animal Rescue
Issue - Summer 2023
Calendar Issues: 2023, 2024
The Assignment
Crested Butte Magazine showcases "the best local photographers and writers in the valley" including local author Mamie Rijks who writes the children's story for the "Kid's Corner" section of the magazine. I have been illustrating Mamie's stories since the magazine's Summer 2023 issue. The magazine is released bi-annually.
"Kid's Corner" Illustrations
The process
When illustrating a story, I like to feature its' main characters and elements.
Mamie's story in the Winter 2023 issue mentioned Totem Pole Park so, I took inspiration from location images to create a scene where the park pole is prominently featured.
Issue - Summer 2024
Two Page Spread
The Takeaway
I was delighted when long time Crested Butte Magazine editor and family friend, Sandy Fails, reached out and asked if I'd like to illustrate Mamie's "Kid's Corner" stories. Mamie's nature themed, imaginative stories have been a joy to illustrate and I'm thankful for the inclusion in the magazine and for the opportunity to further connect with and learn about the people in this Colorado mountain community.