More News about Gunther *:)

A visit to Sunshine Smile Publications will feature an announcement about my first book as both author and illustrator.

The article is just one of the ways that Sunshine Smile supports artists, authors, and agents.  Stop by and see all they have to offer.

Many Thanks for your kind words *:)

I wanted to take some time to thank all who post here for their kind words and encouragement.  The past 7 years have been very busy for me.  I left my day job, moved to northern New England with my husband and have been illustrating books full time since then.   In that time I have met many wonderful artists, designers, and friends through the internet and in our new community.

Seeing your posts and comments is very heartwarming to me as I strive to perfect the craft of creating meaningful illustrations for children's books.  I want to thank all who follow this blog and all those who find me on facebook, twitter, and Linked In.   Sometimes, things get a bit busy and I don't have too  much time to post, but when I can I enjoy sharing what I do.

Hopefully I will have more surprises to offer in the way of children's books and illustrations.  If your vocation is making art, it is a life long event *:)

Car magnet

I am also riding around with one of these car magnets on each side of my car.  I have no idea what people will think, but I am hoping someone will be interested enough to take a closer look. When they are retired from my car, they will go on our fridge *:)

Launching Gunther the Underwater Elephant

I made some take away cards for book festivals and other events where I can promote my new book.

The cards are 6 x 4 and printed with a UV coating on both sides, since I didn't need to write anything on them.

This is the front... the cover view.

These will show up here and there *:)  This is the backside of the card including the publisher contact and the ISBN.

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.

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ FEROCIOUS

  This summer I painted a number of oversized posters for the children's summer theater camp in our town.This is a study for one of the posters.  If I was still doing silk screening this would be a perfect piece for that medium.

©Ginger Nielson 2011

An Emergency, a rescue, an adventure, and the most adorable cast of characters to meet Christmas in ages!

Karen Morss's story will delight the entire family and is a special treat for any animal lover.

Just imagine what could happen if all Santa's reindeer came down with the flu!

Flying Poodles, A Christmas Story is a wonderful gift as a book or as an APP.

To find either just visit the website or iTunes APPS.

Flying Poodles