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You know, it's not easy being an artist. Aside from the whole "starving artist" thing, you've got a never-ending stream of critics. Artist Bill Zeman opened up a whole can of worms when he started asking his daughter for advice and inspiration. What he discovered is that blood relation doesn't necessarily mean unconditional support. Especially from a 3-year old.

What it did inspire, however, is a fantastic collection of fun art (lots of dinosaurs!) and a self-published book, called Tiny Art Director: A Collection -- which you can purchase right here.

Sometimes our greatest critics can inspire our best work. Check out a few personal favorites below.


Alphaphageosaurus

  • The Brief: A dinosaur eating a R and an O and an S and a I and a E
  • The Critique: That's not what I want. That's a Brachiosaurus. I want a T Rex. He's supposed to have the other letters in his mouth too. See look! He's only eating that one. What letter is that?
  • Job Status: Rejected




Poo-Poo Airplane - by repeated request
  • The Brief: Can you just paint one poo-poo in a frame? The poo-poo is an airplane.
  • The Critique: Good. I want a treat.
  • Job Status: Approved



Stupid Angry Monkey. I Hate Him
  • The Brief: A Monkey
  • The Critique: Stupid ugly angry monkey. I hate him.
  • Job Status: Rejected
  • Additional Comments: His tummy and his belly button and his eyebrows and his hands and his feet. And his head too.