ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ HIBERNATE

©Ginger Nielson

Just as the last leaves fall,  a mother bear leads her cubs to the den she has carefully chosen.

Winter is coming and the reluctant cubs are nudged gently to their safe haven.

This new layout I used earlier is an experiment. I may want to change to it at some point but not just yet.  I wanted to keep my link lists, and be able to change the background color. Those elements are not available for the newer template design. Hopefully blogger will address that issue in the near future.

From current dummy...

©Ginger Nielson 2011

The "Twins" discover snow.

I won't be finishing any other items from the dummy before I send it out. I have two finishes and the cover plus the inside sketches. That is normally enough.  The text is also added inside the dummy. There is space below the cubs on this page for the two or three sentences for this page.  The ms goes with the dummy book, a resume, and a cover sheet.  If the publisher states that they do answer queries or submissions I enclose a business size envelope, stamped and addressed to me.  If not, I have to be aware that they may not answer and simply recycle the whole submission.  That is the best reason for only finishing one or two illustrations, and sending only copies of the work.

Up a Tree......

Dummy in progress, I am enjoying watching these two cubs find fun, adventure and challenges.

I face challenges too.  Submitting dummy books with manuscripts is limited when one is not represented by an agent. However there are options for illustrators who write and I intend to investigate those.

©Ginger Nielson 2011

©Ginger Nielson 2011

It is almost time....

Soon enough the bears will return to their warm cozy forest places for a long winter's sleep...and we can once again put up the bird feeders.

The POSTER

Recently I learned that Overnight prints was offering Poster prints at 11 X 17 inches. I decided to try this out and was rewarded with the most beautiful prints! The color is perfect and the effect is fantastic. Well worth the money spent and there are always coupons available for discounts. If you have a book to promote or artwork you want to sell as posters this might be right for you as well.

Since I photographed this in natural light in the studio, it may not be as vivid as it is in real life, but I am really happy with the quality.

Do Bears Play Leap-Frog in the Snow?

I don't know....

( Well, maybe, but just at parties!)

Are Leap-Frogs good at jumping rope?

NOPE!

©Ginger Nielson 2009