Saturday, January 29, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
From current dummy...
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.
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.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ DUSTY
When it is too dry for a bath, elephants might enjoy a dusting.
It makes them feel good but they look like they're rusting.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
From "Song for a Giraffe"
Hippo from
I have always enjoyed painting African animals. This hippo is from one of the earliest books I illustrated. The story is lovely and speaks of friendship and trust. It is a wonderful way to show children and adults that although we are different and have some shortcomings, we are all wonderful individuals in our own way.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
New Look for the New Year
Here is the thing about drawing and painting every day and having lots of work. When my house is a bit messy and cluttered you know I have a lot of work. When it is neat, picked up, and things are all in the right places and it looks like "House Beautiful" then you know I NEED more work. Right now the house is very clean, very picked up and the photographer could walk in any minute and be pleased. You can draw your own conclusion from that .... yep, looking for more work.
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