{A packed afternoon at Rochester's Children's Book Festival!} Most of the year, my industry of children's publishers, authors, and illustrators seems far away in hubs like New York City. But once a year here in Rochester the children's book...
{new 2014 holiday card} With winter snow showers hitting the mid-west and today being a day of remembrance to our veterans, I thought I'd share with you my new 2014 holiday card and start the process of spreading peace and...
{Toronto supports street art!} After the wedding D and I took a trip to Toronto for a few days to enjoy being married. I hadn't been there in more than 10 years and D was excited to show me...
{D and I walking back down the aisle as husband and wife} Hello friends! I know it's been too long since I've posted, but life has been busy. My rule is that my blog compliments my life. It doesn't...
I had a whirlwind weekend in New York City last week for my best friend's Brooklyn wedding. She is also a lover of color and decided to wear a beautiful light green dress with brilliant blue shoes to her wedding!...
{from Publisher's Weekly article on the Madeline show} I just heard about an amazing art exhibition in New York City. The New York Historical Society is hosting a show of the artwork of Ludwig Bemelmans—you know the author and...
{new art is coming!} Phew, after being away for a week it feels great to be back to work and in one place. I've been wanting to create this painting for almost a year now, but teaching and book...
This has been a summer of traveling! I was on the road again for a week long road trip to Nashville, Tennessee with my best friend. One of our stops in Nashville was to visit the famous letterpress shop: HATCH...
{Print now availale in Shoppe} Happy Friday! Summer is in full swing here in Rochester. I'm happy to say that I'm getting myself into a good rhythm for this new season. I now enjoy a cup of tea on...
This week I'm working on this little spot illustration of a father rabbit and his young son reading together. It dawned on me today that this would be a great chance to share with you a couple of lists of...