Here are a few more illustrations that I did for Slate’s book review!

This is a sketch that I made for Robin Sloan’s novel, Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore, about a bookstore clerk who discovers a mystery right under his nose.

by Laura Terry

This blue image first is my original sketch, which doesn’t differ too drastically from the final except in color palette. While making sketches I decided to use a yellow/red palette for the series.

And below is the illustration forĀ ‘s review, Stop Asking if Women are Funny. I dedicate this one to last week’s episode of 30 Rock and Tina Fey. I strap on my lady-pants and salute you – funny women – everywhere!

 

Here is another illustration I drew forSlate Magazine’s Book Review. The article is about modern practices and customs surrounding pet death. Did you know there are hospice type facilities that tend to dying dogs? I myself grew up in a house (and yard) full of pets. I’ve had to be there stroking Murphy, an australian shepherd, after she was run over by a truck. With wounds too serious to survive, the country vet paid a house call to put her down. I’ve heard similar stories from my father and grandparents. The only difference is that they had to use a shot-gun.

Needless to say, dealing with the death of a pet is a tricky subject and this assignment required a delicate touch. I drew several sketches that were much too sad.

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But finally I settled on something just a little more clinical – and much warmer.

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by Laura Terry