Hello, Bluesky World!
I’m a professor turned full-time illustrator, crafting stories and images as an independent publisher. I am represented by Hen and Ink Literary and moonlight as the Illustration Coordinator for SCBWI’s Southern Breeze region. Let’s make magic! 💙
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Thank you Kay :) one more sitting I think :)
I painted in oil today!—it’s been a couple of years—-I think this bluebird is going into the rewards for my Dorothy in Oz campaign —🩵💚🌈(Check out the updates in my Prelaunch 👆in my links 🥰
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Made some updates to the prelaunch page--that has some teasers in it! Oz is SO personal to me, and I have spent quite a bit of time in the creative space. The YELLOW BRICK ROAD WAS/IS REAL...Have you found it? I need to make a trip to visit it...someday I hope! #kidlitart #kidlitartist #oz #scbwi 🌈💚
Some of my favorite books in my library are Oz books…I’ve carried this world in my heart all my life. Watch for the painting at the end by my husband—-it hangs in our living room and Oz is with me everyday! 💚🌈
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Wanna learn more…?
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I’m so excited to share some of these originals…but for now, teaser! Peek a boo at the stash of drawings I’ve been building for the past 2-3 years between projects 💚🌈💚
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3+ years ago I read an amazing book by Evan I. Schwartz about the Baum Family.… I took a ton of notes for my adaption of the original to bring homage to his fans and followers. 🌈 💚#wizardofoz #oz #kidlit #scbwi #childrensbook
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Peek a boo! Sign up for early VIP access by May 15th and receive free coloring pages to commemorate L.Frank Baums Birthday! 💚🌈
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I am excited for a new adventure with Hollins University this summer! I’ll be coming on board to lead the portfolio course in their MFA Graduate Program in Children’s Literature and Illustration. Such a wonderful program & I am so honored! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
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Yay! A five star review on Reedsy—-6 days to Go on Gato Feo!
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#kickstarter #crowdfunding #cat #gato #kidlit
Almost there…6 days left …💕🐈⬛
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I’m totally looking forward to Creative Director’s Sasha Illingworth’s Friday Intensive at WIK and thought I’d share my “homework”…Check out the schedule and hope to see you there!
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Sharing some reviews from other artists and educators 🐈⬛ Thank you to my peers who have provided their time and reputation towards Gato Feo. It has been immensely valuable to have bilingual readers contribute their expertise ❤️
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This book is told in English, but with Spanish Speech Bubbles to support language inclusion for early readers. WHY? ....the story starts in Spain...with surprises around each corner!
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#scbwi #kitlitart #picturebooks #kickstarter
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Would you please share some LOVE for "GATO FEO" (Ugly Cat) by supporting this campaign to bring him to life, or sharing with your fellow Cat Lovers!
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WE ARE MEOWING THIS!!...Bilingual Picture Book for early readers! Prelaunch Notifications Page is LIVE!
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I’m super excited to share some official news! I am now represented by the wonderful literary agency HEN & INK LITERARY! henandink.com Cluck, Cluck! #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #childrensillustration #pbbooks #scbwiillustration #illustration
Check out our early intensives for the WIK 2026 conference!! www.scbwi.org/events/south...
Sounds Whimsical and fun!
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Some morning meditations…
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Just got some physical copies of a new book I illustrated for a lovely client! Packed with illustrations, 70+pages of adorable poems.
They opted to publish via Amazon. You can find it there!
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Revisions and decisions to endsheets! #scbwi #kitlitart #kidlitartist #childrensillustration #patterns
Someone felt neglected while I had a long day of designing yesterday…🥰❤️ #kittykisses
Choices….and some pattern practice! 🧡which do you prefer for an endsheet? The cover is a bright yellow/black with type in Blue/rust/yellow/white….#kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone ❤️May we have peace in this one Earth for all… #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlitart
Coming in 2026….Sign up in my bio to be in the first to know when GATO FEO LAUNCHES!
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A highlight from our #scbwi @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social Illustration Intensive this weekend included viewing and a portion of the Don Bluth Collection at SCAD’s Jen library. Saturday fabulous with Agent Kelly Pelsue of MorganGaynin.com and 3 deep dives with Rashad Doucet, Mike Wimmer & me 😊
Something also in the works…come fly with me? #scbwi #scbwiillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #dragon #childrensillustrator
Watch out for falling houses…
#oz #workinprogress
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