Author: Chani

  • More Mishpacha

    More Mishpacha

    After three months of working for Mishpacha Junior, the original illustrator is returning to work after her maternity leave- so my work is finished. I really enjoyed the work and will miss it! Over the next few weeks, I’ll post some of the illustrations that I’ve done for them. Here’s one to start off with!…

  • Mishpacha Junior

    Mishpacha Junior

    It’s been a while since my last post… b’H it’s been busy! A few weeks ago, I took over Mishpacha Junior’s illustrator, Nechama Leibler, who went on maternity leave.  I tried to stick to her style of illustration, but with my own personal touch. The magazine prefers illustrations with a childlike, painterly, happy, and not…

  • House- Study from Life

    House- Study from Life

    Here is another study that I did a while ago- of a toy house. I had it placed on the floor while I drew it, sitting near it, with my easel. The one thing I wish I had done differently with this one, was to center it correctly as I began working on it. The…

  • Train- Study from Life

    Train- Study from Life

    One of the best ways to practice and improve one’s art is by drawing from life. By studying and drawing objects and scenes in front of you (not from a photo), one learns – consciously and subconsciously- many important skills that will improve the way one draws. It is also very beneficial to try to…

  • Illustration for Upcoming Book

    Illustration for Upcoming Book

    Here is a portion of an illustration I am in middle of working on for an upcoming children’s book! I’m having so much fun with this project!