She Draws Seagulls on the Seashore

Back from vacation!

The seagulls on the beach were so funny. Each one stood with an entirely different posture. Staring out at the waves and willing a crab to scramble up onto the shore.

I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful (hot) summer!

The Elephant in the Room

Here's to the proverbial elephant in the room. 

I found him appropriate to feature on my blog as I apologize for being away for a while. I'm sure it's the same as for many of you--- I find myself in the chaotic throws of summertime. Pulled this way and that as I mourn the loss of my peaceful work-from-home weekdays.

This is a piece that will be going out on my latest promo. It is from an assignment given to us by an art director at a recent SCBWI conference. It is from an excerpt from Kate DiCamillo's, THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT. It was really fascinating to see how other illustrators saw the same scenario.

So here's a big shout out to all of you who love your families and kids dearly, but who also suffer the loss of spontaneous creative expression.

Happy, happy summer!

She Ate My Crayons!

 She Ate My Crayons--- isn't that a hilarious name for a shop?

And what a wonderful shop it is. If you are a lover of vintage treasure, pop over and take a look, click here.

I've been working on a postcard that the owner commissioned me to do. That funny name is based on a true story---  her younger sister really did eat her crayons, thus giving this shop owner a lifelong excuse for why she has 'no small motor skills'.

 So if you have a little time, browse around the wonderful world of etsy, 

and She Ate My Crayons!

 

They're Ba-aaa-ack!

 For me, it's kind of like seeing an old friend again!

I illustrated these calendars for several years (1993-2005?). Sellers Publishing has brought them back again for 2012!

 

These are 12" x 12" wall calendars with 12 different funny illustrations and captions on each page. 

So, if you know someone who loves their cat or dog too much, these make great gifts!

Available at your local bookshop, mall kiosk, or online at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.