Merry Christmas!

Three Wise Men Card

2014 Tomie DePaola Contest Entry

Here's my entry for the 2014 Tomie DePaola Contest:

This was the prompt:

Over the past few years, the picture book seems to be geared more towards the very young crowd. With this in mind, here is this year's task:

Illustrate a poem (see below) in full color for a book of poems that will be "pitched" to parents to read to their babies, toddlers, etc.

Poem: 

Sneeze

A sneeze

Is a breeze

In

Your

Nose.

Specs:

8" x 8", full color, full bleed or border, any medium except photography.

Advice:

·       Keep in mind that we are a country of diverse ethnicity.

·       The target age is two months to two years.

·       Gender is up to the illustrator.

·       Addition of type is not necessary, but be sure to leave space so the poem will appear on the same page as the illustration.

Once again (and I really mean this) PLEASE surprise me.

Good work, best of luck, and have an inspiring time. It is all about the work. 

Wish me luck!

Portland Christmas Bazaar

This December I got to participate in a Christmas Bazaar in Portland.  I had a great time meeting and talking with A LOT of fantastic people.  One of those fantastic people was my next-door booth buddy, Kari of Hippie Chick Jewelry and Design.  I had a great time chatting with and getting to know Kari, her mom, and her daughter.  They really made my time at the bazaar a fun experience.  Kari is also a very talented jewelry designer, and you should check out her Etsy shop here.  

Booth Set-Up

Booth Set-Up

Booth Detail

Booth Detail

Booth Detail