Sometimes you just need MORE...

I needed to paint large numbers of fish on several double page spreads. Using the image hose in Painter X an artist can create a "brush" that does just that.  I painted some fish, changed the size and direction of several and saved them as an Image Hose.  Now I can choose that brush in painter and spray little fish of several sizes anywhere I want them in my digital oceans.

Meet the Author: Beth Bence Reinke

Beth Bence Reinke is the author of IN MY BATH, IF WISHES WERE FISHES, and a number of other books.  I mentioned these
two because they are the ones I have had the good fortune to be able to illustrate.



Recently Beth attended a festival and offered these books for sale.
Her marketing strategy is worth noting.  The tee-shirt  she is wearing sports the cover illustration from In My Bath and the cutest rubber duckies accompanied the sale of each book.

Her next children's book, Carla's Cloud Catastrophe, promises
to be just as much of a hit and a whole lot of fun!

You can find out all about Beth and all her other books on her website at: BETH BENCE REINKE She is not only an author but a registered dietician who has written a number of other books and more than 100 articles that you will find interesting and helpful.

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ Acrobat

A detail from an illustration in "Daniel and the Harmonica" by 

Rob Dubreuil, Published by Stemmer House and now 

available.

An on a slightly  more daring note:

Meet the flying phenom who never used a net.

Except for his last performance.... one he will regret.

Jefferson Market branch of the NY Public Library hosting craft day for kids

On Monday, September 20 The Jefferson Market branch of the New York Public Library will help keep your children entertained.  As an extension of the CBIG Exhibit of Dragons and Magic the

Children will create and decorate their own dragons.  This craft is inspired by the Children's Illustrator's Group (CBIG) exhibit that may be found in the Children's Room during the months of September and October.  For ages 3 and up.

The library is located in Greenwich Village and is a treat for the eyes both inside and outside.                       
                                    For Map and Directions click HERE.

Review of A Wish and A Prayer by Beth Bence Reinke

I found another really wonderful review of a book I illustrated.  A Wish and A Prayer was written by Beth Bence Reinke.   The review was posted on the Teens and Children's Book connection.

You might enjoy reading about the book.  I found the story interesting to illustrate and loved reading it over and over.  Addressing the difference between wishing for something and praying about a situation Beth has captured the feelings of a child who has lost something dear to him and actively seeks help in many ways to find it again. Ending with a trust in God and a gentle prayer, the story is beautifully told.

Fall Post card mailing... and PROVERB

I am combining my work over the past two days with the Illustration Friday theme:  Proverb. This is a wise one that I hope to follow:

"Every Picture Tells A Story"

For the front of my fall postcard I decided to create a boy a little bit older than the one in my painting for the NY Public library exhibit.  On the back, instead of How to Ride a Dragon 101,  I substituted a useful handbook,  Dragons for Dummies.   I'm sure it will come in handy.

And for anyone who wants to wallow in proverbs, here is a handy link.

Fall Post card mailing... coming soon

©Ginger Nielson 2010

I decided to create a post card for my fall mailing based on the acrylic painting I made for the NYC library exhibit. I'll try to post a finish in a few days. *:)  On the back of the card I will place the rules for
"how to ride a dragon ~ 101."