Even the Smallest Will Grow
Available on April 20, 2021!
When You Need Wings
When You Need Wings
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The Making of When You Need Wings
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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.
I got to watch dolphins blowing bubbles and then playing with them many years ago when I was working on my boo, Play in the Wild. I thought I'd share this since it's the weekend. Hope you find something fun to do!
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Sep 18
Sharing one of my favorite illustrations. One of the things I love about creating children's books is that I GET TO DRAW BABY POSSUMS! (from my book, Born in the Wild).
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Sep 16
From my summer sketchbook - the chippies snitch way more than their share of seed from the bird feeder, but they are so fun to watch! This little cutie has gotten pretty tame and lets me stand very close.
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Sep 14
From my summer sketchbook. The garden is fading as fall sneaks in a little more each day, but it's lovely to go back and look through the pages of my journal. I hope to paint a lot more in my little spot next summer.
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Sep 12
No matter what life brings, daily sketching makes it better! I felt the need for wind and speed and fun today!!
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Sep 10
A little sketch from my upcoming book, FORTY WINKS, written by the wonderful @kellydipucchio. It was so much fun designing beds and jammies for all 38 baby mice. Can't wait to share this book, coming out in late October.
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Sep 8
Soaking up a little Pan energy today. His name bears an association with joy and compassion and his little mousey self lives up to it completely.
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Sep 7
Sometimes life throws something very scary in your path. But with a loving husband, incredible friends, a doctor I trust, my fur family, and art I have found myself taking on the challenge, and even finding joy in the midst of a tough time. I’ll keep creating, and sharing joy through my work. And sometimes posting older pieces in coming months, when I need to, because sharing art with a community of friends is what gives me joy. So today, I hope you all soak up this lovely autumn day and feel something magical. (From my book, When You Need Wings).
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Sep 4
Thinking of all the kids heading back to school and wishing them and their teachers a safe, happy, and inspiring year. And for little ones who are feeling some anxiety, I hope my book, When You Need Wings can offer comfort and empowers them to find the courage the hold inside.
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Aug 31
It's been a particularly long week for me, but going to regroup and savor all the good things life has to offer this weekend, and get some rest too. I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
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Aug 28
Sharing a little sneak peak inside my my book, WINKS, A Bedtime Adventure, written by the wonderful Kelly Dipucchip and illustrated by me. It comes out at the end of October! Published by @abramskids, edited by @brdnjamforemma
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Aug 26
Yay, I'm so excited that Kirkus just gave FORTY WINKS, a starred review - that makes two! I loved illustrating this delightful bedtime adventure, written by the wonderful @kellydipucchio. Can't wait for it to come out at the end of October. Published by @abramskids, edited by @brdnjamforemma
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Aug 24
My daily sketch for the day! Have a lovely weekend all!
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Aug 21
Color proofs for my next book have arrived! Here is a sneak peek at some friends coming out next spring. YAY!
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Aug 19
Sketching, sketching, sketching, as I try to find my way into new ideas and stories. This stage of a project is always the most fun, and a little bit scary too. Which path do I take? Trying to keep it loose and open as I play around with ideas.
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Aug 17
