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Hollyhood Critters

“We’re full,” is the go-to response whenever another homeless, injured, or wayward animal shows up at Laura and Mike’s doorstep. Even so, the couple realizes their declaration never hinders the parade of rescues through their small home in a hectic city. Written by author Laura Jane Cadenhead, Hollyhood Critters follows the adventures of a group…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Writing Spirit

As some of you may know, back in 2016 I was asked to illustrate a children’s book for my Uncle Walt. With the help of his editor, Wayne South Smith, and a lot of patience, we completed the project and Walt published his book. Since then I’ve had the pleasure of working on a few…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Toby, Toby, Worry Free

I was fortunate enough to be involved in a project for a new children’s book author Lucinda Grapenthin. She needed an illustrator to bring her story to life. Not only did she need someone to flesh out her world, but she also chose the daunting task of featuring a character with eight arms. Toby, Toby…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin January 30, 2022February 1, 2024

Make America Beautiful Again

I can finally check off book cover for a paperback novel on my artist bucket list. I was hired to develop a cover for a first-time author Bo Bancroft. I read the story, very much enjoyed it and this is what I came up with. It’s available in paperback and Kindle Unlimited on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Make-American…/dp/173754640X/

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin September 24, 2021February 1, 2024
Client Success: Illustrator Kevin Gosselin …

Client Success: Illustrator Kevin Gosselin …

By Wayne South Smith

“Walt’s vision for the book had always been watercolors which was terrifying for me because I had little experience using them,” said illustrator Kevin Gosselin. Though an artist from a young age with years of experience in graphic design, A Stone for Kayla on the Camino de Santiago was his first time illustrating a…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin February 24, 2020June 10, 2021
A different path for me

A different path for me

A few years ago my uncle to my Uncle Walt asked me to help illustrate a book he wrote for his granddaughter. The book is about his travels on the Camino de Santiago and the lessons he learned. He wanted it painted in watercolors and I although I had never painted in that medium, I…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin December 8, 2019June 10, 2021
2019 Sock Rocks are in the bag!

2019 Sock Rocks are in the bag!

Well, it’s been years since I posted on my site.  My next post will go into more depth about why that is.  But I wanted to take a quick moment to thank those who came to my booth at the Dickens Fair yesterday! I so much enjoyed introducing you to my family of Sock Rocks.…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin December 8, 2019June 4, 2021
Sock Rocks Series 3 Release

Sock Rocks Series 3 Release

$15 a piece, 25% off order with a minimum order of 2. https://www.etsy.com/shop/KevinGosselinArt/ It’s year three and I have two new characters, Reuben and Orville.  Rueben is the first child of the Sock Rocks, son of Winston and Fanny.  And of course every family needs a lovable pet, so I created Orville, the family mutt. …

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin November 14, 2017June 4, 2021

SockRocks: Xmas Coals for Naughty Girls & Boys

I would like to introduce to you, Winston, Victor and Thaddeus, the first three lumps of Christmas Coal who are ready to appear this Christmas morning in stockings everywhere.  Do you know some special someone who has been especially naughty this year and deserves recognition for their deeds?  Let them know just how bad they\’ve…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin November 24, 2015June 3, 2021

Limited Edition Hand Painted Sculpt

“Careful what you wish for” is now available in my store as a limited edition of 10 pieces for $225. These will be made to order so expect a 3-5 week turnaround. http://kgosselinart.storenvy.com/collections/195230-all-products/products/14276313-careful-what-you-wish-for-hand-painted-sculpt This is the story of a twelve year old boy. As many kids his age, he is misunderstood and there are just…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin September 2, 2015June 4, 2021

Two and a half years later

Yup, two and a half years ago I posted a picture of this guy on twitter saying I was nearly complete.  I was wrong.  I did finish the sculpt and then it sat on my desk for another couple years before I managed to make time to make more casts of it and paint them…

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin September 2, 2015June 3, 2021

My first Garage Kit

Here it is.  Months of work went into making this sculpt.  Ten molds later here is my first garage kit available for the ambitious modeler for $75 http://kgosselinart.storenvy.com/collections/195230-all-products/products/14276445-careful-what-you-wish-for-garage-kit Here are pictures of the piece painted by myself.

Kevin Gosselin's avatar by Kevin Gosselin September 2, 2015June 3, 2021

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