Stories of hope, joy, and resilience to read to and with your kids, or for yourself!
When I was in middle school, we somehow found a series of books on cassette from a company in California called Jabberwocky. We listened to Hans Christen Anderson (The Tinder Box), Edgar Allen Poe (Fall of the House of Usher), Oscar Wilde (The Nightingale and the Rose), and Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). I still … Continue reading Jabberwocky
Back for 2026! I’ll be in Clawson HS Saturday November 14 all day for their annual fundraising craft show! Continue reading Christmas in Clawson, Saturday November 14, 2026
Raquel & Finn isn’t done yet… but it will be! Continue reading Raquel & Finn (December 2025 Update)
\TLDR: Three of my pieces will be featured in a collaborative online gallery for color e-ink frames! Kickstarter and Me It should come as no surprise that I’m a big fan of Kickstarter. It’s brought many dream projects of mine to life. I’ve backed over 80 projects since 2012 from board books to board games … Continue reading Bloomin8 color e-ink frame artist gallery!
Raquel raccoon was born different. Forbidden to leave the den, she sneaks out during the day to learn all she can about the world of tall-walkers and bark-beasts, until her curiosity lands her in an unfamiliar world. Finn and his Boy live a quiet life together out in the countryside, until a tragedy tears their … Continue reading New book in the works…
I wrote and illustrated Zōsan in 2015, opting to raise the money for printing on Kickstarter. I had specific ideals of printing using offset printing methods, rather than digital. There’s also a full length audiobook complete with music and sound design, and a full letterpress-printed edition of Zōsan as a keepsake. I was extremely … Continue reading Zōsan Second Edition: Now in Production!
Yes, Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And that means Christmas isn’t very far behind. So if you’re looking for fun places to shop this coming weekend come to Clawson! Christmas in Clawson, Saturday 11/12 9-5 This event is coming back after a 3-year hiatus! Come stroll around Clawson high school, … Continue reading Upcoming Events 11/12 & 11/13 — Christmas in Clawson + Leon & Lulu!
After I finished my third book, Where All the Little Things Live I realized I had learned a lot. My writing improved, weeding out words and sentences. I’d learned how to render light sources better in the illustrations and how to be more subtle using the spot colors. And I’d settled on a layout style … Continue reading Zōsan, 2nd Edition
I haven’t even finished the book, but I can already tell you: if you have any love for the process of printing, history, or just have a love of good design and layout, then you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of The Tramp Printers from Eberhardt Press. Well written, beautifully designed … Continue reading The Tramp Printers
Head over to my latest kickstarter and help me create cozy cotton woven blankets with moments of joy and inspiration from my three illustrated books! http://kickstarter.iantm.com Continue reading Kickstarter is LIVE!
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