Acrylic painting of three dogs and a sewing room. Knocking over things and dragging quilts and yarn around

Partially painted acrylic painting with light shining down, making a bunch of colors and a stairway on the left

I must admit I forget every time how long these paintings take. 😂 In my 1st attempt (2nd image), I got pretty far except that I wasn't sure what I was doing with the light. It just wasn't what I was going for. 🎨

All I need now is for the last quilt to be designed. 🪡It will be a surprise. 💥

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Wishing it was this easy... I seem to pick the slowest art medium! I'll just pretend it is this fast.

Cat touching artist's hand and sniffing bristles on the paint brush as Becky Gehrisch tries to paint her illustration.

Gizmo isn't making this easy today!

It was great to geek out over creativity and the brain! This one is for ALL creatives!

In this episode, @larrydaleyart.bsky.social shares his artistic journey from childhood inspiration to his professional career in comics + film. He shares his creative process behind his new picture book Float, including the importance of collaboration, character development, + emotional themes.

On the Grog Blog with @infowoman.bsky.social is
@larrydaleyart.bsky.social
They chat about his debut picture book FLOAT, background in children's media, supervision of comic book brands, + tips for authors attending their first library conferences!

Read here: groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/02/its-...

super cute!

Simply 7 with Brooke Hartman & Michael Slack: EXCA-GATOR! An over-eager alligator working on a construction crew? What could go wrong?

An over-eager alligator working on a construction crew? What could go wrong? 📚👍🏽
#picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger
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This was such a fun book trailer to work on. Take a listen/look!

I "take the day off" to visit my original illustrations from my picture book, ESCAPE TO PLAY and forthcoming ESCAPE TO TOWN. Of course, I had to parody Ferris Bueller's Day Off museum scene. 😂 Enjoy!

"Drawn to Stories" at Gallery22 featuring Ohio #kidlit illustrators will go through the end of Feb!

I am excited to see even more success with this upcoming picture book FLOAT! @larrydaleyart.bsky.social

I am looking forward to the release of @larrydaleyart.bsky.social (Larry Daley's) picture book FLOAT coming out on February 3rd! nerdynerdybookbook.substack.com/p/author-int...!

We start the new year with an interview with Tapestry Artist, Jennifer Edwards. She shares her artistic journey, focusing on her passion for fiber arts and tapestry weaving!

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!:
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pastel drawing of gray cat with soft pastel chalks and pastel pencils. 9x12. Www.gehrisch-arts.com/portraits

This adorable kitty portrait was done as a Christmas present commission! I love drawing animals and Lucy was no exception. Honored to have been able to draw her.

Soft pastels and pastel pencil on Pastelmat. 9"x12"

Illustrator Becky Gehrisch with 8 of her original illustrations from her picture book Escape to Play and upcoming picture book Escape to Town in the gallery

I had such a fun time at the "Drawn to Stories" exhibit at Gallery 22 in Delaware, Ohio!! All of the various artists' pieces together made my heart happy. I love illustration and being a kid at heart for my career!

gallery flyer for "Drawn to Stories" Jan 9-Feb 28, 2026 with image of Becky Gehrisch illustrator

My original illustrations from Escape to Play and the future Escape to Town will be displayed at Gallery 22 (Delaware, Ohio) starting this Friday through February 28th. I'm honored to be selected to be a part of this event alongside some amazing artists!

Love it!

Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis with person pointing up at it

Aurora Borealis

Cool Aurora Borealis tonight in Ohio

That's how I feel about watching reruns of Frasier!

Skeleton on a bicycle

Skeleton sitting on a chair holding a skeleton cat with his feet up on an ottoman

Spooky victorian house with a tall pointy tower in the dark

Favorite sights from trick-or-treating!

Fun!!

Sunrise over the darkened fields on October 31st

Our Halloween morning!

Amazing!!

Two smiling carved pumpkins with candles glowing from inside

My pumpkin is looking at my daughter's pumpkin. Happy faces needed right now.

🎉🎄❤️ Want to get a behind the scenes peek at the newest #ChloeZoe #book? I'm delighted to share that fellow super star #childrensbook #author @marianarios.bsky.social interviewed me on her blog about IT'S #CHRISTMAS, CHLOE ZOE! How fun is that? 🤗 #kidlit
💚 READ the interview + 📚 BOOK links in bio!

Gorgeous!

Trick or Treat 👻

art by Edna Eicke

The New Yorker
October, 1945
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This is awesome! 🤣

That's insane. Sorry this has happened. 😔