About My English Images
Hi! I’m Mike, and these are My English Images. I’ve been teaching English for over 20 years, but painting and illustration are my first loves. Over time, I’ve made LOTS of illustrations, worksheets, and books for my students. Now, I share them with teachers around the world. If that’s you, feel free to get in touch with (constructive) criticism, requests, and suggestions.
Keep scrolling for a look at my newest projects, books, cards, shirts, and more.
What's New
With over a hundred illustrations and lots of quizes, examples, and clear explanations, my newest book is full of amazing English words from all over the world!
The original 100 Common Uncommon Words recently got a major facelift with all new images, improved games, text, and a sharp new look.
FAQ
Great question! It depends. A single, simple worksheet or image of a character can often be done in a day. Bigger, more complicated projects understandably take more time.
I usually start with a few sketches, add line art, then color. In the past, I used opaque watercolors which I still love, but these days, I use digital media so I can make adjustments more easily.
No. AI has been a very helpful tool for the technical aspects of my work as a teacher and proofreader, but it’s also incredibly lazy to offloading imagination, creativity, and thinking to AI.
No. A lot of my older images were hand painted in gouache. (If you spot any that need an update let me know!) Generally, I use two styles. One is with quite tight lines, the other is a bit more relaxed and fun.
GET IN TOUCH!
You would honestly be surprised how happy I would be if people would talk to me more about how I can make images for their classrooms.