Author Archives: Laura Tallardy

Baffling a Bully

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Laura Tallardy

I had a fun time working on this illustration for Brandon Reese at Guide Magazine. Addi is a shy girl with a problem- she’s got a bully. Teased away from her favorite hair clips, she decides to try a new … Continue reading →

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Sophie the Sweetheart

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Laura Tallardy

Kisses! The last Sophie book for you. Before we get to the story: this was my favorite cover to work on. Kittens and love! I wanted them to publish every single sketch I came up with: So cute! OK, to … Continue reading →

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Sophie the Daredevil

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Laura Tallardy

Sophie’s taking it to the next level. Dares. Double dog dares. Victory is sweet for Sophie (she’s holding a bit of toilet paper from the boys room there… GROSS!). While at their friend’s pool party (yay pool party!)… A dare … Continue reading →

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Sketchbook – Girls

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Laura Tallardy

Happy secret leap year day! Here are some fun sketches I found in my sketchbook that aren’t really connected to a specific project.  Please enjoy these girls with kittens, guitars, ipods and a picture of myself being grumpy in my … Continue reading →

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Sophie the Snoop

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Laura Tallardy

I think this book cover won the popular choice award for Tiptoe’s little hat and pipe! He really steals the spotlight, no matter how cute I tried to make Sophie. Kittens always win. After solving the mystery of her stolen … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Laura Tallardy

Happy New Year web surfers! Also, happy 17th birthday to my website! It launched officially Jan. 1, 1995- if it were a teenager, it could drive by now. Mazel tov! In celebration, I’m moving from my old web design to … Continue reading →

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Sophie Sophie Everywhere

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Laura Tallardy

Hey everyone!  Sorry for the summer vacation radio silence.  So far I got married and then there was an earthquake and hurricane.  The tornado warning got called off, so we’re almost back to normal. I’ve got some great stuff to … Continue reading →

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iPad paintings part 2: dramatic lighting!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Laura Tallardy

Hey everyone! I’ve been buried under this spring’s Artageddon- 4 projects all came together to be due in April, so I’m on the tail end of a 124-picture drawing marathon (8 more to go!!) I can’t show any of the … Continue reading →

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Sophie the Zillionaire

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Laura Tallardy

Lucky number four in the Sophie Series is Sophie the Zillionaire! Sophie reminds me of me in this book… I had some businesses when I was a kid to raise money for who knows what- but I clearly remember my … Continue reading →

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Art Tech Review: Bento

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Laura Tallardy

Welcome to the first in a new series of articles: Art Tech!  With Art Tech, I’ll share reviews for software and other computer goodies I use as an illustrator that you might find helpful in your own digital conquests. First … Continue reading →

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