Art & Illustration by Wendy Spurlin

This section features original artwork and illustration created for books, publishing, and standalone art collections. Projects range from CUSTOM BOOK COVERS and series branding to illustration, collage-based design, and experimental visual work, as well as limited-edition and open-edition prints intended for wall display.

When Nature Gets Darkly Funny: Owls, a Squirrel, and the Art of Absurd Collage

Sometimes a collage begins with a simple visual idea. Other times it starts with a story. This piece definitely falls into the second category. At first glance, the scene feels dramatic: two powerful owls perched among twisted branches beneath a glowing moon. Their wings are spread wide, their eyes fixed forward, and the lighting suggests a moment of intense predatory focus. The woodland colors—earthy browns, muted greens, and foggy grays—ground the image in a natural … Read more

The Pumpkin and the Mouse Jinn by Wendy Spurlin—A Whimsical, Magical Adventure!

We are thrilled to announce the release of The Pumpkin and the Mouse Jinn, an enchanting new children’s book from author and illustrator Wendy Spurlin! In this delightful story, young readers will follow the misadventures of a grumpy pumpkin who, with the help of a mischievous mouse jinn, is granted three magical wishes. But as the pumpkin quickly learns, wishing for a better life doesn’t always go as planned! From a bumpy truck ride to … Read more

Abstract Fluttering Bird: A Motion Art Experiment in Simplicity

This piece started as a very simple, hand-drawn abstract bird created with markers. The shape is intentionally geometric—reduced down to sharp angles and flat planes, with just a few line details to suggest form and texture. There was no complexity in the design. That was the point. What made this piece interesting came later, when I turned that static shape into a short motion experiment you can view on Pinterest. By separating the illustration into … Read more

Family Magic – Cover Reveal & Story Spotlight

I’m excited to officially reveal the cover for Family Magic, a witchy contemporary fantasy by Michele Emmy that blends humor, heart, and just enough creeping unease to keep readers turning pages late into the night. About the Story In Family Magic, Tina’s life is already spiraling. A colicky newborn has pushed her postpartum blues into survival mode, and motherhood feels like one long improvisation with no instruction manual. When a friend introduces her to a … Read more

Abstract Portraits from the Sketchpad

Over the years I’ve filled many sketchbooks with quick drawings of people. Not detailed portraits—just simple line work that tries to capture a moment or emotion. These abstract portraits came from one of those sketchpads. I started drawing them many years ago while experimenting with how little information a face needs in order to communicate a feeling. A few lines for the eyes, a curve for the mouth, the angle of a head—suddenly a personality … Read more

Why I Love Creating Digital Collage Art

Collage has always felt like controlled chaos to me. It’s the art of taking separate, unrelated pieces and forcing them into conversation. A clock next to a velvet hat. A candle beside a telephone. A mouse standing guard in a mechanical universe of gears. Alone, each element is ordinary. Together, they tell a story. That’s why I love it. Collage lets me build worlds without starting from a blank page. Instead, I start with fragments—textures, … Read more

Interview with Michele Emmy, Author of Pieces of Eight

A while back we published Pieces of Eight by Michele Emmy, and recently we unveiled the new cover for the book, shown to the right. So, it’s about time we post her interview. Michele lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband and son. A homeschool mom and tutor, she has written scores of parenting and education articles for newspapers and magazines, as well as fantasy and science fiction stories and novellas. A Clarion graduate, decades … Read more

Sunflower Life-Cycle: A Hand-Drawn Ink Series Exploring Form and Movement

This sunflower life-cycle series began as a study in shape and transformation. Each illustration was created by hand using ink and pencil, focusing on the evolving structure of the sunflower—from full bloom to curling petals to the dense, textured seed head. Working in black and white strips everything down to essentials. Without color to carry the image, the eye is forced to follow rhythm, shadow, contrast, and line. Every curve, every cluster of seeds, every … Read more

Frog & Fly: Whimsical Digital Watercolor in Motion

I have always loved frogs. They’re expressive without trying. They sit like tiny philosophers, then launch themselves into chaos without warning. That combination of stillness and sudden movement makes them perfect subjects for illustration. This small frog-themed series was created digitally in Adobe Fresco using watercolor brushes layered with hand-drawn ink outlines. I enjoy blending the softness of watercolor textures with loose, expressive linework. The ink keeps the personality sharp; the watercolor keeps it organic. … Read more

Cover Reveal: 52 Weeks of Victorious Aging

We’re excited to officially reveal the cover for 52 Weeks of Victorious Aging, a thoughtful, uplifting wellness guide by Dr. Martha Lucas and published by ArmLin House Productions. This book marks a special milestone for us—it’s the first book illustrated in-house and a project that blends visual storytelling with practical, life-enhancing guidance. Designed to feel welcoming, calm, and encouraging, the cover reflects the heart of the book itself: progress over perfection, consistency over complexity, and … Read more

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