Blog Posts - DESIGNS BY GATTO

#Folktaleweek2021

11/19/2021

Bird

The Nightingale and the Rose is my choice for bird. @folktaleweek #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2021 #folktale #folklore #fairytale #thenightingaleandtherose #bird #nightingale #illustration #digitalart #childrensbooks #rose #death #prince #love #stars #kidlitartist #scbwi #scbwinj #svslearn

New Book

11/16/2021

Hot Cocoa under the Stars in the Moonlight

Let's enjoy some Hot Cocoa under the starts in the moonlight with Bear! Here is a sample from a new book I am working on with a wonderful Author.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2021 #folktale #folklore #fairytale #Bear #illustration #digitalart #childrensbooks #moon #stars #mountains #forest#woods #love #kidlitartist #scbwi
#scbwinj #svslearn #camping#fire #roastingmashmallows

#folktaleweek2021

11/15/2021

Moon

Why the Sun and the Moon live in the Sky? @folktaleweek #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2021 #folktale #folklore #fairytale #AfricanFolktale #illustration #digitalart #childrensbooks #moon #sun #stars #mountains #love #friends #kidlitartist #scbwi #scbwinj #svslearn #harmony

Workshops at Artworks Randolph, NJ

11/10/2021

Concepts of Character Design Workshop

Here is a few (or more) character design samples from the kids at my "Concepts of Character Design workshop". What an amazing group of kids from grades 3-8. This 2 day workshop explored different types of characters using techniques incorporating shapes, silhouettes and household products to create characters. Students practiced drawing facial expressions, body types, clothing, accessories, pets and environments for their characters. We also touched on the importance of character names and they created a couple each. Can't wait for my next workshop: Holiday card illustrating and crafting for grades 4-8. Check it out on Randolph Artworks website. Workshop is Friday December 10 from 4:30-6:30. Happy November!

SVSLearn October Contest

11/5/2021

#Sprout

Exciting! My artwork was picked for SVSLearn October Challenge as one of the 16 finalists. What an amazing group of artists! Will suggested to crop in on the image of the girl and spot the ghost kitten. I still wanted to keep the moon and part of the gate so I adjusted it like this. I also created another with 2 colors and black and that is my favorite. Thanks again to Lee and Will. Great suggestions. @willterry @leewhite @jakeparker #SVSlearn #October #challenge #scbwi #scbwiartober #kidlitartist #october #kittens #ghosts #friends #love #digitalillustration #ink #childrensbooks #graveyard #inktober #inktober2021

Purchase "The Butter Book"

11/1/2021

Check out "The Butter Book" on SCBWI Bookstop

Check out "The Butter Book" on the SCBWI Bookstop. Here is your chance to purchase a copy of this awesome book Written by Jillian Miller and Illustrated by (me) Kim Gatto. You can go directly to Bookstop, or go directly to my website and purchase a copy from the Author Jillian Miller. The Butter Book is a colorful description of all the delicious ways to serve and eat butter. A perfect Holiday gift. Check it out! #butter #scbwibookstop #scbwi #childrensbooks #kidlitartist #boardbooks @jillianmiller @cornellandco @designsbygatto

Happy Inktober!

10/28/2021

Clarice and Spot reunited

Check out how Spot "sprouted" back to Clarice as a spirit. What a great challenge from #SVSlearn and #Inktober . I have this character I am working on developing and this was the perfect prompt. #svslearn #inktober #inktober2021 #scbwiartober #sprout #spirit #ghostkitten #kitten #friends #lover #graveyard #halloween #kidlitartist #digitalartist #ink #moonflower #moon #childrensbooks #visualstorytelling

Want to buy my book?

10/25/2021

Purchase a copy of "Turtles go to Camp":

Here is the perfect time to purchase a copy of my book "Turtles go to Camp!" You can purchase a copy by clicking here. You can also go directly to Kidzbuzz and inquire about the generic version or to have it customized for your camp.

Sneak Peek Project

10/22/2021

There's No-Way a Bear Fits in There!

A sneak peek at a new book I am working on called There's No Way a Bear Fits in There, written by Author Jillian Miller. This is the second book we are working on together; first being The Butter Book. So much fun! Can't wait to finish all the art for the book. #scbwi #scbwinj #childrensbooks #kidlitartist #kidlit #bears #scbwiArtober #visualstorytelling #svslearn #love #bees #digitialart #fuzzy

Product Illustration

10/18/2021

Fall Collection

Here is a final Fall collection I am working on for Product Illustration/Design. Enjoy! #svslearn #scbwi #scbwiartober #kidlitartist #digitalillustration #fall #harvest #halloween #pumpkins #leaves #cats #scarecrow #foxes #gratefulandblessed #gourds #sunflowers #squirrels #chipmunks #sweaters #love #followme #illustrationaday #productillustration #design