Ollie & Jack's Winter Wonderland . . .

I love drawing holiday cards . . . I actually wanted to design greeting cards for Hallmark at one point in my career. I'm glad I didn't pursue that career full-time, but I always explore that dream a little whenever a holiday rolls around. . . :)

Chinese New Year card

Long time no see!
This was a holiday card I drew of O&J and their pal Ralphy . . . it's from awhile back, as you can tell by the "Year of the Tiger" theme. @-_-@

Ollie & Jack launching in Shanghai!

Quick update . . . Ollie & Jack in Shanghai and Canada (soon)!

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately, as I've been super busy with my other series (Ralphy the Rhino www.ralphy.ca) and preparing for Ollie & Jack's big debut in Shanghai and Canada this fall. I'll be posting some new artwork and details about the events in a couple weeks, so stay tuned! *Trevor*

Random Ollie inspiration

I love watching how animals move and explore the world around them, and it provides some great inspiration for Ollie and Jack's behaviours in their stories. I filmed this kitten (part of a litter of 8!) at a studio in Shanghai a week before my Hong Kong book launch. Cute!

Ollie character design roughs

A couple early character design studies for Ollie. . . I like the head shape and proportions of the one on the bottom.

Interview in Timeout Hong Kong

Click the link to read creator Trevor Lai's first Hong Kong interview about Ollie & Jack
http://www.timeout.com.hk/kids/features/26321/trevor-lai-interview.html

When imagination becomes reality . . .

Just when I thought things couldn't get any better after an amazing book launch, I was left utterly speechless and incredibly grateful for this gift from a dear friend. . . If anyone wants Ollie & Jack toys, just let me know (if there's enough demand, I'll try to have these made with the next book)!
Big hugs and thank you to Panda V!