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Hello again, I have illustrated 18 images for the children’s book The Story of Sammy & Zelda. (Published Oct 2023)


Hi everyone, I got my copy of Paddy Platypus This One’s For you by Susan McCray. (Published Oct 2022) I made eight fun and heartwarming illustrations for this book with watercolors. You can buy a this book off Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Or check out paddyplatypus.com. Also, if you bring me a copy I’ll gladly sketch a cartoon animal character of you or your kids in it!

David Calabrese was in the IX Showcase 2022 on October 21-22. In addition to showing his new illustrations Summer Solstice, his digital painting “The Cavern Guide” was included in the fantasy illustration annual, Infected By Art Vol.10


Some illustrations of David Calabrese were published in the September 2021 issue of ImagineFX Magazine (#203).


At the Connecticut Art Directors 45th Annual Awards David Calabrese’ artwork received two awards: Excellence and Silver Award. Thank you to the CADC for promoting and maintaining the creative arts in Connecticut.