The Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch

We’re officially rolling out of November into a new month, a colder, whiter one, but still just as lovely. Why hello there, December!

Friends Not Food

Friends Not Food

These two are hoping that this Thanksgiving you’ll pass the tofu turkey!

Awkward Thanksgiving Dinners

Awkward Thanksgiving Dinners

This is going to be awkward… Fortunately for me, I love my Thanksgiving dinners! And there’s never any of that uncomfortable silence these two seem to be having.

The Key to my Heart

The Key to My Heart   7"x7"  watercolor on paper

This little bird lass holds they key to her own heart in her beak, exposing it, vulnerable to give away to a sweet love bird. There are many different keys that open many different locks, unlocking someone's heart is the most precious treasure of all.

Home

Home   watercolor on paper

I just love this illustration, and it certainly has to be in my top favorites. It depicts my favorite season, and it reminds me of my home, so that of course is what I decided to call it!

Many of you that live in the states are most likely homeward bound for celebrating Thanksgiving with friends and family, and so here's to wishing you happy journeys, and a joy-filled time when you arrive at your homes, wherever they may be. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Book Signing

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I am so overwhelmed and grateful for your sweet faces, stories, smiles, and kind words yesterday! Seeing so many of you face-to-face was a sheer joy and did my heart so much good, I can't thank you enough. Also a huge shout of thanks and praise to Renaissance & Papyrus for making my book signing for The Boxcar Children the most lovely of days! I just love that shop (it's an understatement to say it's my favorite!!) and the sweet ladies who always run it so gracefully! 

Thank you again!!

Signing Copies Today!!

So excited to be doodling little notes and happy signatures in this wonderful book I was blessed to illustrate!! I said I was having a book signing, and today's the day my fellow mitten'eers (aka: Michiganders, yeti, and inhabiters of the North Pole.) If you find yourself in southwest Michigan this afternoon, I'd love to see your sweet faces! 

The Details: Renaissance & Papyrus / 507 Phoenix St, South Haven, Michigan / noon-6

Book Signing & Live Painting Demo

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I am so excited to announce that one week from today (November 11th) I will be having a book signing and live painting demo at the charming boutique shop Renaissance & Papyrus in downtown South Haven, Michigan from noon-7. If you're near by, please stop in and say hello, I'd love to meet you!!

There will be treats and goodies, and of course the shop is home to the most lovely of things!

The Boxcar Children: Glimpse Inside #2

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Sharing another glimpse into the open pages of the lovely edition of this classic story. This scene with Watch becoming part of the children's story is one of my favorites!! 

Thank you so much to everyone with their kind words about this book!! I have been overwhelmed by the warmth and sweetness this book has been welcomed with!! It has meant so, so much!

The Boxcar Children 75th Anniversary Fully Illustrated Edition: Release Date

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I can hardly believe that it is November 1st, and that of course means the day has finally come for this lovely book to hit the shelves! I am so excited, and over-the-moon!!! Stop in a book store near you, or pick it up online!

Wishing a Happy Book Birthday to this new edition I am so proud to have worked on! I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I loved working on it.

The Boxcar Children: Glimpse Inside #1

The first of several interior glances I'll be sharing into The Boxcar Children's 75th Anniversary Fully Illustrated Edition!! (This is the silhouette to chapter one.)

Coming out November 1st to a bookstore near you! 

Thankful for Friendly Windows and Pumpkin Pie

Thankful for Friendly Windows and Pumpkin Pie   10"x12"  watercolor on paper

Thanksgiving thoughts from this bunch of happy critters? Good friends, friendly windows, and pumpkin pie. Hope you get the chance to enjoy a slice of pie during the holiday as well! And if you have any leftovers, why not share a slice with a furry friend?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Autumn Wishes

Happy wishes being made on the last dandelion of autumn. This was just the best of autumns, and I am wishing for the autumns to come to be just like this years.

Thanksgiving Friends

Getting ready for the holiday where we are thankful. Thankful for friends and family. Of course, there's always reason to give thanks when making a new friend like these two little critters.

I personally am enjoying these many feeling-thankful-thoughts. Hope you are getting the chance to spend some time counting your blessings this week too.

A Happy Announcement

Happy to announce that I am now being represented by Tugeau2 Children's Illustration Agency!! Excited for the many adventures ahead of me in the enchanting world of children's publishing!

Here's a new illustration for the occasion!

Clover Bunny

Clover Bunny   6"x8"  watercolor and ink on paper

It's important to remember to stop and smell the flowers, like this little bunny. Afterwards however, she might enjoy it for lunch.