Even the Smallest Will Grow
Available on April 20, 2021!
When You Need Wings
When You Need Wings
is now available!
The Making of When You Need Wings
Creative Process Videos
The Wisdom of Trees
Mary’s Monster
Penguin Flies Home
Penguin loves everything about flying: the wind beneath his wings, the song that rises from his belly, and the sight of new and wonderful places. Still, he misses his penguin friends in the South Pole. So, he flips and flaps back home, ready to teach them the magic of flight!
But when he arrives, his enthusiasm for flying doesn’t get quite the reaction he expected. Will Penguin’s friends still like him, even if they don’t share his soaring dreams?
My New Etsy Shop
A little part of me has always dreamed of living in the English countryside above a little shop where I could paint, and share creativity with whimsical pieces of art for sale. There’d be tea and cake, and shop kitties to greet everyone who entered! Alas, that will remain just a dream, but I’ve decided I can have an online shop. I can’t serve tea, but I can share creativity and art, and of course the kitties are here to greet everyone. So I’ve opened an Etsy shop. I invite you to check it out. Please bring your imagination, and a cup of tea (or coffee if that is your thing) and join me there.
Anyone who follows me on FB knows I have a bear that visits my yard a lot. He even snoozes outside my window occasionally. It's one of my greatest joys to draw him, and YES, he will need his own story soon. For now, a quick sketch, and a character sketch in the very early stages of development.
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#fantasyillustration #fantasy #watercolorpainting
#lovewinter #bearlove #bearlover #lovebears #ilovebears #sketch #artoftheday
May 17
In my upcoming book, Something Beautiful, I love porcupine, but I never feel like my characters quite come to life until small readers hold them in their hands. Thank you to my wonderful publisher for, Atheneum, for helping to make that happen, and for this delightful GIF.
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May 14
This morning's warm up sketch, Bahhhhh! I love drawing sheep, so I'm pretty tickled to get to work on a story with this friendly face.
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May 12
Squeeee, less than a Month till my book, Something Beautiful comes out! I hope to share some of my process to creating this book along the way. But today, just want to have fun!
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May 10
Ten years ago, on Mother's day, this bright and beautiful birdie, Beatrix, came into my life. I don't have human children in my family, but I have a lot of fur and feathery ones to love. In our family, like so many of you, we celebrate Mother's day in our own special way.
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#picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #booklover #watercolor #characterdesign #creativespaces #creativesoul #creativesofinstagram #illustrationartists #animallovers #animalcreatives #wildlifeonearth #moreillustrations #illustrationnow #showillustrations #childrensbooks #fantasyillustration #fantasy #fantasyart #watercolorpainting #ilovefantasyart #fantasycharacter #fantasyworld #happyspring#ilovespring #springvibes #sketch #artoftheday
May 8
It's nearly Mother's Day! Sharing some more Good Mother love with you all.
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May 7
This weekend is Mother's day, so I wanted to share art this week that celebrates the mother's of this world.
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May 5
My book, Something Beautiful comes out next month. The story begins with one wee mouse. But he's not alone for long.😊 Can't wait to share this with little readers. My mouse, Pan, is pretty excited too.
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#mouselove #cutemice #mousemuse #positiveenergy #breatheinbreatheout #newthingstocome #newbeginnings #watercolor #creativesoul #creativespirit #illustration #illustrationartists #wanderlustart #fairytale #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio #childrenbookillustration #sketch #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #artistic_share #artist_sharing #revolutionofpeace #positivethoughts #positivelife #consciousliving #illustration_the_best #artoftheday
May 3
It's my birthday, and the weekend, so I'm stepping away from the easel today and heading out to the garden! Happy Saturday to you all.
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Apr 30
My book, Something Beautiful, is coming out June 7th! So I thought I'd share a little of my process leading up to release, starting with designing a cover. So many sketches get left on the cutting room floor when making a book. I do an average of 30 to 50 comp sketches just for the cover alone. Here are a few of my favorites that led to the eventual cover design.
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Apr 28
Sharing another daily warm up sketch of my little Mouse, Pan. I'm trying to draw him everyday. So hard to do justice to his tissue-paper-thin ears and his tiny toes. But I sure have fun trying!
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Apr 26
I had a chance to paint the sketch I did of my mouse Pan headed out on a grand adventure. (Now on my Etsy shop, link in my bio). Pan is small in body, but mighty in spirit.
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Apr 23
Happy Earth Day! My favorite day to celebrate. Sharing this piece from my book, Even the Smallest. I'm really honored to have the original painting to this illustration now in the Mazza Museum!
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Apr 22
A little warm up sketch of my mouse Pan getting a treat from his bowl. I love his little round belly and his itty bitty toes.
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Apr 19
Happy Spring, Passover, and Easter everyone. May it be a lovely day filled with cheer, however you celebrate and in whatever way this holiday holds meaning for you and your family.
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Apr 17
