“The Messy One” Giveaway – Results
Two weeks ago, I posted about "The Messy One" (Picture Window Books/Capstone Publishers 2012) and included a giveaway for a copy of the book. I would like to thank everyone who read the post and especially all those who entered the giveaway. And now to the results of my First Giveaway
“The Messy One” Giveaway
Nothing is as exciting as having a copy in your hands of a book that you wrote or illustrated. That time has finally arrived for "The Messy One". The book is part of the "Little Boost" Series written by Christianne Jones, published by Picture Window Books/Capstone Publishers and illustrated by
“Poppy’s Best Day Ever” – The Post
June normally means Summer camps, 100+ degree weather and the beginning of personal pieces in preparation to SCBWI's Los Angeles Conference. This year it meant: "Poppy's Best Day Ever" - A Picture-book in 30 Days Challenge. From signed contract to delivered artwork in 1 month (DVD coming soon). And I know
Lellie, Lellie!
You can now order "Lellie The Different Elephant" a book written by Lois Ann Garza. I illustrated the book with colored pencils. These pieces were the last done with this medium. For the brighter pieces, I used inks to create an under-painting. I got my copies this week so here I
New Book Completed
I finished the artwork for a piggy book I've been working on since last October. It was a tight deadline! For this book, I continued experimenting with mixed media and this time I incorportated colored pencil. I had never done that before and I liked the results! Book will be out
New Books, Blogs and Giveaway
It's been a hectic busy couple of months so here's a post to update you on everything that's going on: NEW BOOK "THE NIGHT BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY BOOK" I'm currently working on a multicultural picture book written by Joni Rubinstein. Dummy is all done and I'm painting the spreads at the moment.
The Magic Bluebells – Out in November
I got the news today - "The Magic Bluebells" will be out some days before Thanksgiving. So you can add it to your Christmas list!! If you are interested in getting a copy, drop me a line. A couple of illustrations from the Chapter Book about Vicki and Kate. Enjoy!
Piggie’s Little World – V
After many moons, Piggies have finally left the Studio. I took some pictures while I was working on the last piece so you can see how neat my studio looks when I'm working with colored pencils. You really don't want to visit when I'm working my mixed media pieces. I don't
The Magic Bluebells
During the last few months, I've been working on a picturebook/chapter book by Richard O'Malley - The Magic Bluebells. As a request from his wife, I have painted with my older illustration style. Both Jeanne and Richard saw my work of "The Wall" and fell in love with the line art. Jeanne