Dave+Mowder

Dave has a wife, two little girls ages six and four, and a border collie dog. Dave graduated from the University of Akron in 1985, and he curently lives in Kansas City. For Hallmark Dave creates original illustrations of licensed characters to put on cards, gifts and ornaments. In 2008, Dave was recognized by the National Cartoonists Society with the Reuben Award for cards. Something intresting about Dave Mowder is that he is also a cancer survivor and, Dave also served nine years in the Ohio Army National Guard.

Dave Mowder says "the best advice I can give to someone who would like to be an artist for a living, is that practice makes perfect." He said that if you really want to get good at drawing, then buy a sketch book and draw everyday. Over time you will learn new techniques and how to draw more efficiently. [|**http://redwom.blogspot.com/**]