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IF: Return
The first idea that popped into my mind for this week's Illustration Friday topic was returning library books - probably because I had some library books that needed to be returned soon too! Here's the...
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IF: Vocal
A quick sketch of a little girl being rather vocal about some turtles she's spotted for this week's Illustration Friday:My husband can attest that I react similarly whenever I spot wild animals on our...
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Take Steps & IF: Jump
Before moving on to the main art feature today, a bit about Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis - I'll be walking in this year's event to help raise money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of...
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Goldfinch Babies
Here's an illustration that just appeared in this past April's issue of Babybug magazine. Baby birds - one of my favorite subjects! The original is available here at my Etsy shop.
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Art Display #2 at the Allen Public Library
I'm so pleased to have been asked by the Allen Public Library to set up yet another display of my work in their gallery/lobby! The illustrations on display this time are from two of my books - The New...
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A Trip to Seattle
We made an early escape this year from what promises to be another hot summer. Just came back from the Seattle area a few days ago where we spent one night in a treehouse at Treehouse Point:Stood in...
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New Website Design
I'd been growing a bit weary of my website design for a while now. I figure after six years of the same old site, a redesign might be in order. I wanted to get away from the clutter and go for a...
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IF: Carry
I'm going to cheat a little bit for this week's Illustration Friday topic and pull an illustration from my book, What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?In this scene, Pythagoras and his father are helping Nef,...
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Envy in the Arctic
I'm none too thrilled with the way this piece turned out. Something's not right about it, but it's time to move on. So here it is:They're a bit troublesome to paint, what with all the wrinkles, but...
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Pansy Watercolor Study
Pansies from my little balcony garden! I really like doing these simple watercolor nature studies every now and then. They're almost relaxing to me - probably because they don't take anywhere near as...
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Pythagoras & Zero - in Chinese!
I brought in my mail today and discovered, to my delight, copies of the Chinese translations of my books, What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? and A Place for Zero! I'm usually informed about the sales of...
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"Winter Campfire" Christmas Cards
I realize it's quite a bit early to be thinking about Christmas, but I know some people (me! me!) like to get started on their shopping early. With that said, I've just listed two 4-pack sets of of...
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Owl Artist
I have a painting that's very close to finished, but it will have to wait since at the moment I am tied up with work I can't show. So, in the meantime, here's a little owl I painted for warm-up a...
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Acorn Emergency!
This illustration is currently appearing in this month's issue of Ladybug magazine. Can you find all the acorns?
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Picture Book Month!
November is the month to celebrate the print picture book! Every day a new essay by a "picture book champion" celebrating picture books can be found at http://picturebookmonth.com. Lots of other fun...
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Picture Book Month: Rabbits
I thought Leo the Lop would be a perfect match for today's Picture Book Month theme of rabbits. I adore those old Serendipity books and always make sure to scout used bookstores for titles missing...
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Picture Book Month: Bugs
For today's Picture Book Month theme of bugs, I pulled out my rather battered copy of Nicholas Cricket who "plays every night in the Bug-a-Wug Cricket Band." Written by Joyce Maxner and illustrated by...
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Picture Book Month: Bedtime
I love Helen Cooper's rich illustrations in The Boy Who Wouldn't Go to Bed:
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Picture Book Month: Around the World
Holly Hobbie's first book in the Toot & Puddle series works well for today's Picture Book Month Theme of Around the World. Toot takes off on a year-long adventure around the world while Puddle...
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Picture Book Month: Farm
Harvey Potter's rather, uh, nontraditional farm adds a twist to today's Picture Book Month theme of Farms:
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