The Infamous Ratsos

Are Not Afraid

Written by Kara LaReau • Candlewick Press, 2017.

The second adventure of Louie and Ralphie Ratso. This time, they have to face their fears, no matter how big or small.

Drawing junk

One rat's garbage is another rat's treasure, right? The Ratso brothers have big plans for repurposing junk to create their own carnival. I happen to be an experienced dumpster diver, so drawing miscellaneous junk was right up my abandoned alley.

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Louie's Fear • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Louie's Fear*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

Teasing • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Teasing*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

Cover Art • Acrylic and oil on illustration board — ***Cover Art*** • Acrylic and oil on illustration board

Scary House • Chad's Mood • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Scary House*** • ***Chad's Mood*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

Getting Fluffy's Help • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Getting Fluffy's Help*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

Chad's Mood • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Chad's Mood*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

Mr. Nutzel • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Mr. Nutzel*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

Ralphie's Remorse • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Ralphie's Remorse*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

Friends • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Friends*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

Whack-a-Mouse • Ink and watercolor on paper — ***Whack-a-Mouse*** • Ink and watercolor on paper

First sketch for the cover. This was fun, but too complicated.

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