I am so pleased to announce that my recent piece “Timmy and Lassie” is a Chosen Winner in the American Illustration 34 Competition!

You can view my piece online as well as all the other amazing winners as part of the AI-AP Archive.

My new painting is finally complete. It’s a mock cover for the book “A Little Princess.” I experimented a lot with color and atmosphere in this painting. The snow was a new challenge for me and I had a lot of fun painting it.

“A Little Princess”
12” x 18”
Oil on Paper on Masonite

Meet Scout, the newest member of our family and my helpful little studio assistant. She’s learning the ropes fast. Pretty soon she’ll be preparing my boards for me.

I’m happy to be able to share my newest painting of Timmy and Lassie, circa 1950’s.

TIMMY AND LASSIE
14.5” x 15.5”
Oil on Masonite

Welcome to my new Studio! This is where the magic happens.  My favorite toys include my 22" Cintiq and my sit/stand desk for those long days at work.

My first ever overseas publishing! The First Christmas Night will be sold by a Norwegian publisher this Christmas. I just got my first copies in!

Winner! Congratulations to “The Sparkle Box”, the 2014 Christian Book Award Winner for the finest in Christian Children’s Books! It’s such an honor to have my book included on the list!

Starting this summer, I will one of the newest members of the Class of 2016 at the Hartford Art School Low Residency MFA in Illustration! It is the only low residency MFA in the country that is dedicated exclusively to Illustration.

During this program I will have the opportunity to work closely with leading Illustrators from all over the country. Lead by renowned illustrator, Murray Tinkelman, we will travel everywhere including New York City, San Francisco, Pasadena, and even Dallas.

This will be a great opportunity for me to focus on writing and illustrating my own children's books. 

Here’s my newest painting! I found myself wondering who mermaids play with and this is what came of it. 

“Mermaid”
15.5” x 23.5”
Oil on Masonite

The Sparkle Egg, my next Illustrated book, will be available Feb 1, 2014. 

Easter is coming, and Sam loves Easter! But this year, he is upset about a lie he told his parents. This touching story will strike a deep chord with readers of all ages, and the Sparkle Egg tradition will help readers and their families grasp the totality of God's perfect grace. Ages 4-8. 

Less then one week away!

Here is my latest commision I did this winter. It's been a long time since I've been able to do a traditional still life painting and I had so much fun trying to capture all the complex patterns and textures. I hope this painting enjoys its new home

SERENADE
24" x 16"
ils on Masonite

Just invested in my newest piece of studio equipment! Say hello to my 22" Cintiq. Good quality sketches are an essential step in my painting process, I cant wait to see the sketches my new baby will help me produce. Goodbye lightbox

I was so pleased to be invited to be a guest speaker at this award ceremony. Even I was inspired by these future women of America. Congrats to all the winners!

Thanks to Simsbury Public Library for having me back for my 3rd Book Signing!

I love any excuse for a tea party with arts and crafts. I had a great time at the American Girl Tea Party and Book signing at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.