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In conjunction with the printmaking class it has caused me to open my eyes to a craft that been somewhat overlooked. Handmade Books. There are some seriously amazing artists in this field that take bookmaking to a new level. One artist is Julie Chen. There is an interview with her on the KQED.org site. Of course here is her site that sells her books. Flying Fish Press. I've been considering

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Lino Cut Example Monoprint Example I've been taking a course on Printmaking and really enjoying the process. I'm learning the old fashioned printmaking. No digital reproductions. Steps in the process are a fundamental aspect of it. If you forget or miss a step then your print will turn out differently. The course has covered monoprints, lino cut prints, wood block prints, screenprinting/

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Here's a great list of blogs online for children's book illustrators and writers. It's on the site of Author Anastasia Suen. It's divided by Agents & Editors, Artists, Authors, Children's & YA Lit, Blog Hosts, Reviewers Lists. Anastasia Suen Blog Central

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When I was young we used to save all our money in a large glass pickle jar.

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I decided to start the New Year by taking some classes. It should be interesting. Some are classes I've always wanted to take. Such as Printingmaking. I'm not talking about the kind that deals with any mechanical presses like web presses, but old fashion: woodblock, monoprint,and lino. I'd always wanted to take a course like this from my undergrad days but never got the chance. It's great trying

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I had to plug a dear friends book "The Snow Ball" out in stores now! It's a great series. Witches Ball and Turkey Ball are available. Illustrated by Liz Conrad.

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I have to honestly say I've never read the book, but the movie was amazing and visually stunning. Check it out. The Golden Compass. Incase you are interested in the book, The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Book 1).

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Interesting blog Just One More Book. They discusses picture books and why they love them. You can subscribe for RSS or iTunes podcast. They have some great links about all aspects of picture books.

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It's been a while since I last blogged, and it will probably be a while before I blog again. I'm excited about illustrating my first children's book. It's currenlty in the process of being editted. I hoping to bog more about the process. Also have some career changes in progress from my day job as a designer.

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I was reading on appleinsider.com the news that apple is unvieling their new iMac. Still looks like the previous iMac, but the price drop is very pleasing. The apple store is still being updated. They also have some great educational incentives. I'm a mac person by trade. That's just me.

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I'm into quotes. One in particular I saw in a paper-source.com catalogue. To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to matures is to go on creating oneself endlessly. ~ Henri Bergson Henri Bergson was a 19th century philospher. If you I heart paper check out the paper-source.com. Great stuff.

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I've been a fan of Aardman Animations, the creator of Wallace & Gromit. I was watching the CBS Creature Comforts and laughed hysterically. I'd seen the original one many years ago and thought it was funny then. How is related to art/illustration? They did have an interview question asking what the people thought was art. Their answers and the genius animators made it stand out! If you missed it

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I was browsing on the internet and came across another of my favorite illustrators, Allan Say. Of course one of my favorites books of his has always been Grandfather's Journey. Click here for the interview.

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Bogus Art Fair is intended to be a place for visual-artists to share their experiences with scammers and warn others of potential scammers. Scams and fraud are increasing problems for anyone with an online presence, be it as simple as having an email address or as active as having an intricate website and participating in several discussion forums. Artists are a particularly susceptible group

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I really enjoyed listening to this interview of EB Lewis. I've posted one of his books before "When you were born" I love his artwork from his realistic watercolors to his expressive work in "When you were born." I wish they still had the article posted on Charleston Magazine. Drat they removed it. He background was not originally in illustration. It was graphic design and teaching. Click

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I finally go to adding a section to my blog that includes Blogs I Like To Read. For sometime I have to either google or figure out which computer has the bookmark for the blog. I have multiple computers I use on a daily basis. Now I have the conveniently located on my blog.

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The 2007 Horn Book Awards are announced. Click to view all the honorees, Horn Book Awards

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This is a great opportunity for those that can attend, but the Disco Mermaids are offering free tuition for the person they think is worthy to attend the next Summer Conference. Check it out. Disco Mermaids Blog

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I got an email from a student at the Art Institute Online. I thought they were interesting and would share my responses. >What makes you to become an illustrator? Art runs in my family and I'd always loved drawing. In high school I read an article in Artists Magazine about the field of children's book illustration and loved it. I majored in illustration in college and when I got out worked as a

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I do have good news to report. Just this past week I signed my first children's book contract with a small independent publishing company. The book should be out 2008. More details to come!

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I watched the movie Eragon at the theater recently. The movie was pretty good. After seeing the movie it made me want to read the book. I plan to borrow it from a friend. It was interesting reading about how the young author got this book published. His name is Christopher Paolini, and he self published to book and later got it picked up b a publishing house. Pretty great story to read

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For those of you who are writers, here is a nice Yahoo group to join. CW-Biz is a discussion group for adults who write and illustrate for children. Our target audience as writers includes young children, preteens, and teens.

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A illustrator friend of mine Shelly Shinjo let me know that she would like me to take over the Children's Illustrators MSN Group for her. She become busy with a new artistic venture and I said I would try and do the best I can and continue it. I started adding a section called Digital Tips and Illustration Wanted. I hoping by adding new content I can get some traffic and get some new discussions

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I've gotten to this review sites related to stationary. I really amazes me some of the beautiful stuff these small independent companies are creating. I enjoyed viewing the sites and thought I would share them. Fontaine Maury, Anna Bella Stationary, Marzipan Inc.

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I found an illustrator that I really enjoyed viewing their work. Lisa Desimini, she done work for children's book and book jackets. I love her style of work and when I came across her work on a book cover at BN, I had to buy it. Here is her site Lisa Desimini

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