Mary Talks
Christmas has come and gone and I still have this sorta-Christmassy post to go before I can get to my "Welcome 2012" one. So let's post it really quick to clear my desk, ok? Great! I loved this project! From research to final art, it was one of my favorite magazine
Happy Holidays!
As I sit on this Christmas Eve with a sleeping home, I don't want to pass the opportunity to wish each and everyone one of you the happiest and warmest of Holidays. All the best for this Holiday Season!
Fidel, Miguel y el Pastel
This week I got my copies of the September/October 2011 issue of Iguana Magazine. I have an illustration published for the poem of "Fidel, Miguel y el Pastel". The poem is a short story about two friends, one pice of cake and a cat that intercedes when things are not
MY WEEK of Interviews and Giveaway
If you have been following my posts the last few weeks, you know the Mini-Interviews are entering their 4th week tomorrow. If you didn't know about them, you may want to go back and read Molly's, Mikela's and Laura's posts. They are filled with great information and they are at
Rendez Zoo
Last Saturday, the Phoenix Zoo held it's Second Annual Rendez Zoo. By supporting the event you help sustain the Zoo's conservation efforts, contribute to the care of the animals, and assure the Zoo will continue offering educational programs. Now, what's more fitting than a Zoo, wild animals and a children's illustrator
Ruth & Naomi Made the Cover!
"The Little Lutheran" Magazine was kind enough to give me a story that is now running on its current issue - September 2011. So here's a little story. Because I HAVE to tell you a story and you know that. A couple of weeks ago on my bedtime routine, I checked
“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
Al Agua – Coloring Page
This is the last Summer Break Coloring Page delivery of the year. With you: "To the Water!" I hope you have enjoyed the coloring pages. I will have random deliveries of coloring pages and other goodies throughout the rest of the year so I hope you continue following the blog. DOWNLOAD COLORING
“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
Morning! – Coloring Page
It's Monday again and here I bring you this week's delivery: "Morning!" Can you believe that next week is the last delivery of the Summer? I hope you and your children are enjoying the coloring pages. And I leave you all for now. I'm working on a picturebook and the deadline