Little Rooster Character Design

Little Rooster has been telling me about himself these last couple of days. He opened up pretty easily when I started asking him the right questions.

Gris Gris: The Spirit of Oshun

My daughter bought this for me in New Orleans. Here's what the "instructions" say:

Dr. John's Gris Gris for Creativity and Organization

This Gris Gris (mojo) bag invokes the spirit of Oshun. It is used to meditate on all things creative and to become better organized. Men carry the bag in the right pocket. Women in the left pocket or purse. It may be hung as a ju-ju in your home or workplace.

So it's hung on the light over my drawing table. Let's get this party started!

Sketches I'm not allowed to tell you about #illustration #middlegrade #kidlit

Just a sketch.
Nothing to see here.
Move along.