Senior Show & Thesis Work

At last, I have my thesis work on Iron John - the original Grimm version - properly scanned for viewing.

Also, I have some photos taken of the Senior Show celebration day, which was quite a fun event, despite not having slept for a very long time. (Note red, hazy eyes).

Me in front of my work and postcards, 2011 Senior Show.

Iron John, Cover & Full Title Page, 12 3/4 x 16 1/2", Watercolor.

Detail, Iron John Cover, Watercolor.

Iron John, Double Page Spread, Interior, 16 1/2 x 25 1/2", Watercolor.

Iron John, Double Page Spread, Interior, 16 1/2 x 25 1/2", Watercolor.

I was terribly rushed on this one, the battle scene which takes place about midway through the book, and I was terribly excited to do it, so, in order to fulfill my interests with it, I will be doing it again in the time I think is best. Updates on it will be posted. 

Iron John, Double Page Spread, Interior, 16 1/2 x 25 1/2", Watercolor.

Detail, Princess, Final Interior, Watercolor.

Detail, Belt, Final Interior, Watercolor.

Detail, Landscape, Final Interior, Watercolor.

Me and Dad, 2011 Senior Show.

Me and Mom, 2011 Senior Show.

I look forward to sending off my book dummy and sample work to publishers. Any news on that front shall be posted as well. And as always, feedback is welcome!

More on my official website: www.mairintajcaya.com

Discovering Textures in Pennsylvania Country

I must say I am still going at arranging time enough to get my thesis paintings fully scanned and viewable for posting both here as well as on my official website, so it shouldn't be long now, but in the meantime, I have some photos (not taken by me, but by an accompanying friend) of my recent trek out into Perry county woodland. It was quite refreshing and fun, and allowed for the much long awaited revival of the good old wilderness days.

Thanks to Nelson Potter for the invitation to and hosting of his home, as well as Emily Warren for the aid in transportation and for photos - and of course to Emily Atkins for those scrumptious cornbread squares.

This is me, snapped unexpectedly by Emily Warren, fellow illustrator specializing in three dimensional work. See www.emilyroseillustration.com for more. 2011.