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“Why do Creeples Creep?” is finally up for sale!

Friday, June 27th, 2008

HERE is a link to purchase or preview the book.

I’ve worked on this book for a long time, and I’m particularly proud of it. One of the wonderful things about making a picture book is the ability to get a whole story out there with a manageable work load.

Some spreads:

Creeples Tomas Jech 1Creepls Tomas Jech 2Creeples Tomas Jech 2

-Tom

“Why Do Creeples Creep?” Delay

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Why do the Creeples Creep

So I am running a bit late with getting my picture book on sale. I’ve printed two copies and I’m still adjusting a few things. So I’ll have it up for sale soon- hopefully within two weeks.

On the left is the cover design. Contrary to what you may think, the cover is probably a fairly good way to judge a picture book.

;)

-Tom

Finished Illustrations for “Asking the Right Questions”

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Here are the 7 illustrations that are anticipated to be published in the 9th edition of “Asking the Right Questions” by M. Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley. (click any of the images to enlarge)

Correlation is not Causation-

Asking the Right Questions Tomas Jech Correlation is not Causation

Trying to “win”: the wrong attitude toward argument-

Asking the Right Questions Tomas Jech Furthering Understanding rather than trying to Win

Dichotomous Thinking-

Dichotomous Thinking Asking the Right Questions Tomas Jech

Two methods of Critical Thinking-

Two methods of critical thinking Asking the Right Questions Tomas Jech

Multiplicity of Causes-

Multiplicity of Causes Asking the Right Questions Tomas Jech

Socratic Teaching-

Socratic Teaching Asking the Right Questions Tomas Jech

Flaws of Personal Observation-

Flaws of Personal Observation Asking the Right Questions Tomas Jech

-Tom

Illustration 6

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Pliability of Personal Observation:

Teapot

[click to enlarge]

Illustration 5

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Correlation Fallacy:

Boots

[click to enlarge]

Illustration 4

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Multiplicity of causes:

multiplicity

[click to enlarge]

Illustration 3

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Socratic teaching and sponge teaching:

socratic teaching

[click to enlarge]

Another image done for ARQ

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Two ways of being a critical thinker:

CTetiq

-Tom

Book Illustrations

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

I don’t have much time to write, but I am working on illustrations for a book called “Asking the Right Questions”. (I’ve mentioned it before). It is a very exciting project, so I am thrilled to show the first finished panel.

Brute

Thoughts? Comments?

-Tom

Illustrations for Critical Thinking

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

In the coming semester I will be working on a series of illustrations/cartoons possibly appearing in the next version of a book called Asking the Right Questions. It is quite an interesting book- written by one of my professors: Dr. M. Neil Browne.

The following sketches are based on subject matter within the book.

1) Sponge Learning vs. Panning for Gold Learning

Sponge Learning vs. Panning for Gold Learning

2) Teaching with Questions

Teaching with Questions

3) Critical Thinking Etiquette

Critical Thinking Etiquette

4) Attitude toward debate: Winning Vs. Furthering Understanding

Attitude toward debate: Winning Vs. Furthering Understanding

5) Descriptive Arguments and Prescriptive Arguments

Descriptive Arguments and Prescriptive Arguments

What are your impressions? Feel free to give me any feedback, ideas/changes etc…
-Tom