Posted on February 27, 2020 by James
I drew a Blue Shark, a species of requiem shark, for myself and here’s the progression of the illustration! First of course, was the sketch, which I then inked with a Copic Gasenfude brush pen. Secondly, I picked some markers to color and shade…
Posted on February 20, 2020 by James
This alien crash landed on a strange planet! What perils do you think he will have to face?? I wanted to add a bit more story elements into this character drawing. I thought that having him bushwhacking through the jungle of an alien planet…
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Posted on February 17, 2020 by James
This blue duck loves reading! There’s a question he wants to ask you… What’s one of your favorite books? I drew this cute illustration in my travel sketchbook, in 2 parts: 1 page for the duck, and another page for the bookshelves. I inked…
Category: Blog Tags: Arizona artist, artwork, blue, book lover, books, bookshelves, carrying books, cartoon, children's book, comic, cute, doodle, drawing, duck, funny, illustration, illustrator, kids book, learning, libraries, library, reading, sketch, travel sketchbook
Posted on February 16, 2020 by James
We’ve got another fun event coming up! We were invited to present at Gateway Polytechnic Academy for their Literacy Night! The event will take place on campus at: 5149 S. Signal Butte.Mesa, AZ 85212 March 2nd, from 5:00-6:30pm If you have a child that…
Category: Events Tags: author and illustrator, book signing, chalk drawing, chalkboard art, children's books, Dr Seuss, dr. seuss style, gateway polytechnic academy, kid's books, literacy night, meet the author, meet the illustrator, picture books, Seymour Monster McBean, what would you do at the zoo?
Posted on February 15, 2020 by James
I took some time to color my brontosaurus couple! I gave their clothes a bit of a 70’s color scheme. I hope you enjoy your favorite things with your special someone today. I love drawing dinosaurs, but haven’t in a while. This was a…
Posted on February 14, 2020 by James
I made a cute dinosaur couple drawing for Valentine’s Day! If you haven’t figured out something for your special person yet, you can download this picture and color it for them! (open the picture in a new tab to get the biggest version for…
Category: Blog Tags: artwork, brontosaurus, cartoon, coloring page, cute, dinosaurs, doodle, drawing, exercise, prehistoric, roller skating, sketch
Posted on February 11, 2020 by James
Exciting News! We are doing a double event for Watch Me Grow Child Care & Preschool here in Gilbert… We’ll be reading & drawing at both locations next week. February 19th, 9:30am – Lindsay location February 21st, 9:30am – Power location We look forward…
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Posted on February 10, 2020 by James
Say hello to a tiny artist! This spider hopes to make it big someday! One web at a time… This is a quick little drawing I did for myself… None of us are insignificant- we can all make something beautiful. I hope that you…
Category: Blog Tags: adorable, arachnid, Arizona artist, artist, beret, bug, cartoon, cartoonist, children's book illustrator, cute, framed, illustration, illustrator, insect, picture frame, spider, spider web, sweet, travel sketchbook
Posted on February 6, 2020 by James
I helped develop a logo and character for a new company in Australia called ScottyRooms. I really enjoy helping build a look & feel for an entire brand or new company. These are the initial concept sketches for my client to choose from. For…
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James Koenig is a global professional illustrator and product designer who specializes in character and creature concept design with more than 20+ years experience. He started his own company, Freelance Fridge, back in 2006 as a freelance illustrator & character designer! He has illustrated for over 85+ books, novels, and comics as well as developed corporate logos, and the look and feel of products, toys, and marketing materials. He loves the exciting adventure of working with clients all across the world! James Koenig’s primary focus is on story driven, character-based projects and has a love for creating creature concepts for children’s book illustrations, animations, video games, children’s products, and corporate mascots.
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