children’s book illustration – Illustration Concentration

BULLET as a SCHOOL MASCOT ?

Last week was “Read Across America” week. Children’s book authors and illustrators, like me, get lots of invitations to visit schools. I visited 4 different area schools. I like to leave a work of art as a gift for each school. I draw their mascot and frame it for the library. On Monday I presentedContinue reading “BULLET as a SCHOOL MASCOT ?”

Sneak Peek: Capybara Book Sketches

Wild About Capybaras! coming May, 2026 will be my 7th TOON book. I want to share my cover sketches. If you are not an illustrator, you may be surprised to see how many sketches I did. This is almost the cover… My editors liked this idea best, but, they didn’t like the cartoon balloon. TheyContinue reading “Sneak Peek: Capybara Book Sketches”

Bologna Children’s Book Fair: A Mecca for Illustrators

The Society of Illustrators , NYC, hosted “The Bologna Children’s Book Fair as the Epicenter of International Illustration.” Illustrator Steven Guarnaccia paced the floor and delivered a rousing pep talk about the BCBF (Bologna Children’s Book Fair.) The room was packed to capacity with famous illustrators including Leslie Cober , president of the Society. MuchContinue reading “Bologna Children’s Book Fair: A Mecca for Illustrators”