Wondrous Things Are Right Under Our Nose

Busy working............

What it is all about......

I found this from Cynthia Reeg's blog. Isn't it so great to find that your work has made a difference. Just so wonderful. Cindy said,
"Hey, I had a really nice thank you note today from a mom who bought a copy of DOGGIE DAY CAMP. When she shared it with her stepson, who was struggling a bit recognizing adverbs, Bubba's story seemed to flip the adverbial light on for him."
So great work Cindy. Oh, I hope he liked the pictures too.

Hip-hip-hooray for all THE PET GRAMMAR PARADE critters! Their mission is to make learning fun for kids-- KITTY KERPLUNKING and HAMSTER HOLIDAYS.


Check out these online grammar games for more grammar fun:
Fun Brain Grammar Gorillas
Grammar Blast from Houghton Mifflin

Twelve Great Resources for Children's Artists and Writers

What a find. Mark Gregory Mitchell, a fellow member of The Author/Illustrator Network or Manic Network, passed this along. Some you know but I found a few special gems also. Check them out and Enjoy

2010 Caldecott Winner

Something to Crow About
The Lion & the Mouse, written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, has won the 2010 Caldecott. Congratulations Jerry. I'm off to find a copy. See this and other winners at Association fo Library Service to Children, ALSC

Louie V Takes the Cake

So here is the finished product.
He is left alone again while his owner is at work. What mischief is he up too.
Could be a surprise for Louie? To order or visit Louie's blog, click here.
By Tracey Delio. ISBN: 978-1-933651-59-0

Layout for Louie V Takes the Cake

Part of the Process
Here is a sample of how I presented my layout to author, Tracey Delio, when I first began working on illustrations for Louie V Takes the Cake. After receiving the manuscript, I usually divide with highlighter seeking a balance and flow for the pages throughout. Even at this later layout stage, I would work and rework to see what works best. Sometimes stepping back a few days and returning to view it with fresh eyes.

Great Review for "Sister Exchange"

Dixie Phillips, writer and book reviewer, has given Kevin McNamee and I a very postitive review for Sister Exchange. Please check out Dixie's "From the Heart of Dixie."

2010.... READY

Well, 2010 is here. No excuses, Get going............

Sister Exchange- New Release

Kevin McNamee's new book, Sister Exchange has been released by Guardian Angel Publishing. A story of sibling rivalry with an unique twist. Brianna tries to exchange her younger sister for a better one, but sometimes finds it is not so easy. Check out an interior spread.
Kevin's story was so much fun to illustrate.
Check out Kevin McNamee.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

A Work in Progress

Time to put the pen down and take a Christmas break. I'm in the middle of a batch of pictures for a little book, A Necklace for Jiggsy. Lots of tightening up, and reworking to go- maybe a nice time to put it away a week or two and look again with fresh eyes.

Great Information from Upstart Crow Literary

Michael Stearns, founder of Upstart Crow Literary, and an agent specializing in children's books has posted important and much needed information. I just want to pass it on.