ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ "SNAP" - SHOT

An old SNAP shot, faded a bit, but still evoking memories of that wonderful summer at the lake.

©GingerNielson2007

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ "I SPY"

Here's lookin' at you kid!

And if you have come this far, and you love picture book artwork, you owe it to yourself to hop on over to the

Picture Bookies Showcase

and view the wonderful selection from this week's gallery.

Painter X ~ new features

One of the neat things about Painter is the fact that you can replicate any number of brushes and painting styles. With the newest upgrade the brushes mimic your strokes beautifully. But Painter X does other things too. Even if you aren't focusing on
computer generated images... the cloning and auto painting "smart brushes" are a whole lot of fun.
Here is a photo from the front yard (yep, we still have a lot of snow) and the cloned,smart brushed,having a good time playing version.

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ TOTAL

Seems like

Winston the Wonderhound

is having some trouble locating the TOTAL number of children in the park. Did find them all?

©GingerNielson2007

the PICTURE BOOKIES SHOWCASE

Announcing ..... A new blog specifically for showcasing our art and the art of other Picture Book Illustrators ......

This SHOWCASE will feature artworks of the Picture Bookies and other illustrators in a weekly themed topic.
Other artists that are not a part of the Picture Bookies Group are invited to particpate as well. The site is by
invitation only for now as we get up and running.

If you have an interest in participating, please email one of the

picture bookies members

for details.
More detailed information is available on the new

Picture-Bookies Showcase

Each week a new theme will be presented.

FOR ANYONE HAVING TROUBLE POSTING PHOTOS

There has been an issue for some people with the posting of photos or artwork over the past few days. I had been tearing my hair out trying to figure out if it was me or blogger. The Blogger Status said they had RESOLVED the problem, not so.

But someone in the help group online suggested using FIREFOX or MOZILLA browsers as an alternative. FIREFOX works! and I think MOZILLA will as well.

If you don't have either you can download them ..just GOOGLE the name and you will be directed to the download area.

This may be a problem for Mac users with Safari. So if you are on Safari and cannot upload your images, try FIREFOX.

A New WEBSITE to check out....

NANCY LEFKO an established collage artist has just launched her new website.

MY COLLAGE ART

is a delightful collection of vintage and antique collage art that I am sure you will enjoy. Take some time to read all about Nancy and view her work. You will be able to visit her site often, as I have provided a permanent link here on the side bar.