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Don Henry's Falloween Fallies
Oct of 2023 I joined in the fun in a live drawing event for Don Henry's Falloween Fallies. This fundraiser for Music Alliance event took place at The Vinyl Lounge in Nashville TN. All proceeds went to help musicians without health insurance. A few of many highlights for me was to draw along to Grammy Winner Kathy Mattea and drawing along with my buddy Grammy winner Don Henry. Looking forward to 2024 show!!
Boo!
On the shelves now in the UK for Little Tiger Books, Flip Flap Halloween by Becky Davies!
Do Not Eat This Book!
is out now by Beth Kander for Sleeping Bear Press. YUM!
The Mightiest Bite
So who has the mightiest bite? Out now is The Mightiest Bite, by Howard Calvert for Anderson Press in the UK.
In October I did a small tour of live drawings with Grammy Winner Singer Songwriter Don Henry. The shows went along with of his vinyl release of Falloween record. Available at www.falloweenrecords.
Falloween illustrated by me coming out on transparent vinyl. Ordering details coming REALLY soon!
Coming so soon and available for Pre-order!
Yay! Just released on 6/21!
Happy to announce that Theo TheSaurus : The Dinosaur Who Loved Big Words is now available pre-order! Written cleverly with fun by Shelli Johannes, illustrated by me for Philomel /Penguin. Release Date is May 18.
Procreate Portfolio
Hi there! Checkout my all new Procreate portfolio page!
The one and only....Jane Yolen
It was super fun to meet and hangout with author Jane Yolen at the Princeton Children's Book Festival. Together we signed a bunch of our new book out from Simon and Schuster "School of Fish"! It was a good day and thanks for who stopped by and said hello.
Princeton Children's Book Festival
Join me along with an impressive group of authors and illustrators at the Princeton Children's Book Festival , Saturday 14, 2019. It's held at the Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, Princeton, N.J from 11a.m to 4:00pm. Sure to be a fun time for all!
School of Fish
School of Fish by Jane Yolen and illustrated by me for Simon and Schuster is finally out! This is a series so look for 5 more to be released.
Norman Rockwell Museum
On July 6th I spent a wonderful day in Stockbridge MA at the Norman Rockwell Museum giving a workshop, along with amazing art. It's a must visit.
Residency
Here is an article about a High School residency I did this past winter. I had a blast working with the student's at RHS creating their own comic book. Many thanks to the talented students at
Happy 2019!
Hope no ghost showed for you.
The Big Draw.
Join us to celebrate The Big Draw Festival with illustrator Mike Moran. He’ll share his process for creating lighthearted children’s books. You’ll get hands-on using the Procreate app with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil to draw your own whimsical book cover. Kids and parents are invited to participate. Bring your own devices or we will provide them.
247 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
https://thebigdraw.org/event/Live_Art_Drawing_Book_Covers_with_Mike_Moran/8680
Three's a Charm!
Wow! Now in it's third printing a box of Poopendous! was delivered to my door. Written by the one and only Artie Bennett published by Blue Apple Books. If anyone is looking for a signed copy drop me a line and I will send you all the info you need!
Announcement
Happy to announce that I have teamed up with Bright Agency for representation.
School Visit
In March I visited the the Milton Ave School in Chatham NJ. What a great time. We read books, drew cartoons, talked about art and book publishing! Did I mentioned we laughed!!!! Thanks to the GREAT students and staff for the warm welcome and fun.
I'm currently booking school visits for 2018/19 feel free to drop a line if interested.
Give a Bot a Bone!
Book 5 of the Project Droid series was released on 3/6 and is out now.! Yea! Checkout this super fun series by mother/daughter dynamic duo Nancy Krulik and Amanda Burwasser for Sky Pony Press! Buy it here.
Book signing and Workshop
On March 17 I will be at The Montclair Literary Festival in Montclair NJ for a book signing and workshop. This looks like a amazing 3 day event. The highlight Patti Smith will be reading from her book and I believe performing some songs. if you can be there it looks like a winner. www.succed2gether.org
They're Altogether Ookey
I can finally show my work in "Cute Couples" show, put on by Squared Co @ Dough & Arrow 3033 Bristal St. Costa Mesa, CA. Prints can be ordered @ Prints
Cute-Couples
How fun does this show look? Well, I'm happy to say that I will be part of it "Cute-Couples".
Checkout the artist that are also in it. WOW!
Opening is February 10 @ Dough & Arrow, 3033 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA.
Thanks to SQUARED CO and Dough and Arrow for all the hard work putting it on. Thanks to Mark for the invite!
Warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year in 2018.
Some photos of my handmade ornaments that found a tree this year!
Wayne-O-Rama and Thill after Thrill
Just got back from visiting Wayne White's Wanye-O-Rama and his 30 year retrospect Thrill after Thrill in Chattanooga TN. What a fun and inspirational trip!
Shop open!
My Etsy shop is now open!
Visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeMoranSawdust
Filled with handmade monster ornaments. Perfect for Halloween and the up and coming holidays. I will be adding more stuff including sculptures and giclee´ prints real soon!!!!
New website
Happy to announce my brand new website. Filled with a lot more work from vector, photoshop, gallery, set design to sketches. Coming soon will be a shop to purchase prints and sculptures. I'm really pleased with it! Take a peek around when you can. Thanks!
Opening night photos
Opening night at Speakeasy Art Gallery "Sawdust : Unusual Toys for a Splintered World". A big thank you to all that showed up!
Sawdust: Unusual Toys for a Splintered World
Thrilled to announce a solo art show I'm having at the Speakeasy Art Gallery
Saw Dust: Unusual Toys for a Splintered World June2- July22 in Boonton NJ.
Take a dash of Universal Monsters, and add a pinch of 1960’s Saturday morning cartoons, plus a twist of the Island of Misfit Toys , and you have arrived at children’s book illustrator Mike Moran’s show titled - Sawdust: Unusual Toys for a Splintered World. You won’t find these toys in an everyday toy box! They include one of a kind sculptured toys made from wood, springs, screws, wheels and string. The subject matter varying from yetis ,vampires, deep sea fish to zombies.
Mike Moran’s illustration work has appeared in children’s books, animation, major magazines and newspapers. His client list includes Major League Baseball, Disney,
Penguin Books, Sky Pony Press, Scholastic and Children’s Highlights. His work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles. He has also appeared numerous gallery shows in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles. This is his second solo show for Speakeasy Art Gallery.
Take a dash of Universal Monsters, and add a pinch of 1960’s Saturday morning cartoons, plus a twist of the Island of Misfit Toys , and you have arrived at children’s book illustrator Mike Moran’s show titled - Sawdust: Unusual Toys for a Splintered World. You won’t find these toys in an everyday toy box! They include one of a kind sculptured toys made from wood, springs, screws, wheels and string. The subject matter varying from yetis ,vampires, deep sea fish to zombies.
Mike Moran’s illustration work has appeared in children’s books, animation, major magazines and newspapers. His client list includes Major League Baseball, Disney, Penguin Books, Sky Pony Press, Scholastic and Children’s Highlights.
His work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles. He has also appeared numerous gallery shows in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles. This is his second solo show for Speakeasy Art Gallery