Such a Wondrous Busy Summer

Don't be so busy, you miss the important things. So easy to do.

SISTER EXCHANGE soon to be released

The cover is out for Kevin McNamee's new book. SISTER EXCHANGE was a delight to illustrate. In Kevin's story, Brianna, the older sister tries to replace her younger sister with a new one. As they say, Be careful what you wish for. Soon to be released by Guardian Angel Publishing.

2009 San Francisco Book Festival Winner

I just found out, The Secret Adventures of Louie V, by Tracey Delio, has won honorable mention in the 2009 San Francisco Book Festival. I'm thrilled to have worked on the illustrations for Louie V.

What Is Magic Fairy Dust Made Of?

What is Magic Fairy Dust made of? I found an interesting blog by Christy Evers, member of a wonderful writers and illustrators group in North Carolina called The Goalies
She shares her thoughts on making your characters real.

Making Some Progress

My sketch from Sister Exchange is coming together. It takes a little while to connect to my new main character and feel like I know her. Such with Brianna here. She is a feisty child with a pesty sister. (I see my spell check said Pesty was not a word)but you know what I mean.

Get to know your characters.
Once you are friends with your characters, it gets so much easier to draw or write about them.

Keep Working

So hard to be in the process of moving and keeping all work on schedule.
Right now as I'm living out of suitcase and moving completely in two months, things are so spacey. My hubby, Danny, starts his new job next week, but I need stay awhile to close down the house and get my son, Joey off to college. So when do I get the time to finish my last few projects? You tell me. I'm finishing up a great story by Kevin McNamee, titled Sister Exchange. Here is how one of the sketches started.

Big Change Coming

The moving truck arrives this week. Boxes up to the ceiling. I'm moving to the wonderful city of Asheville, N.C. I've heard it is filled with creative people and artists. Hope so......
As I pack up my art supplies, I hope I will remember which box they are in when I get there.

Getting Back to Basic Information from Harold Underdown

Sometimes you need to review and get back to basic information. Things change and often you just forget how things happen in the world of writing and illustration.
Harold's site is so great for many things and always worth another look.

Apple's iKids Play Venture with Guardian Angel Publishing

Guardian Angel Publishing has just released a new book for Apple's new iKids Play. Maybe We Are Flamingos, by author Safari Sue Thurman and artist Kevin Collier will be the first book to be transformed into this new technology and with many other books waiting in the wings. What an adventure this holds for this fast moving company.

Louie V Planning New Book

Tracey Delio sent me a new manuscript for a new book of our favorite feline Louie V. The Secret Adventures of Louie V has been a school visit favorite for Tracey and some of the proceeds have gone to VH1, Save the Music and Autism Speaks.

I plan to start the Layouts for the new, Louie V. Takes the Cake , later this summer.

Picture Bookies Showcase

I'm so excited to be able to participate on the Picture-Bookies Showcase. What an honor to be surrounded with these wonderful illustrators.

Oh to be in Paris this time of year

Just a wish...........