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- CLASSES in Writing and Illustrating Picture Books
I haven't offered classes in writing and illustrating here in Massachusetts for many years. If you ... - SPRING IS HERE!
My favorite thing to do for the past few years has been to paint outside, "en plein air" as it is c... - Happy Holidays!
My Father Christmas print was matted and framed by a customer, and she shared this photo of it fram...
SPRING is coming!
Ten years ago this month I created this symbolic painting of the personification of spring. I have versions of summer and fall as well, and some day I will create one for winter. Don’t be fooled by the snow, this is depicting the end of winter, ushering in the new spring growth, which to me seems always to appear like magic at this time of year. I am always amazed to see crocuses popping out of the snow in my garden. I am offering this large limited edition archival print on sale for the month of April for 40% off.…
Horses, Horses, Horses: Exhibition News
I have two upcoming library shows in MA featuring my illustrations of horses: from covers for the Black Stallion and the Horse Diaries series, my fairytale illustrations, Hush Little Horsie by author Jane Yolen, and my biography…
Free Coloring Pages
Many of these free coloring page downloads go along with my YouTube colored pencil tutorials. Click on the image to download, or click the “Download” under an image and the file will go to your computer downloads…
CLASSES in Writing and Illustrating Picture Books
I haven’t offered classes in writing and illustrating here in Massachusetts for many years. If you are around in July, I’m offering them on Monday and Thursday evenings in Florence, MA. (Near Northampton)
SPRING IS HERE!
My favorite thing to do for the past few years has been to paint outside, “en plein air” as it is called, basically meaning “in the open air.” I will be going out next week for the…
FAIRY PROCESSION free PDF download
Enjoy printing and coloring this fairy image on your choice of paper. The original painting is “Ride a Cock Horse” from my book Mother Goose and Friends.
Happy Holidays!
My Father Christmas print was matted and framed by a customer, and she shared this photo of it framed above her mantle. This looks like a Christmas card, doesn’t it? (The print is on 17×22 paper and…
NANCY DREW
In the early eighties I illustrated a number of Nancy Drew stories for the Wanderer series. I did covers and interior art for #57-#60. I recently partnered with Drewtique, an online shop that has a license to…
New for 2024: FARM ANIMALS BOARD BOOKS
Just released in November 2024! Written by my daughter Whitney, these two boards books were really fun to illustrate. Starring a diverse cast of kids, the stories encourage children to imitate the animal characters along with the…
NEW PRINTS and BOOKS added to SHOPS
I’ve added more signed, out of print books, coloring book packages, and prints to my online store. Click SHOP to browse!
GOOD NIGHT FARM ANIMALS
This sweet and inclusive story encourages children to yawn, stretch, and breathe along with characters in the book as they act out the movements of farm animal friends winding down before bedtime. Can they quack a goodnight…
GOOD MORNING FARM ANIMALS
This playful story, inclusive of children with differing abilities, encourages children to move, moo, and stretch along with the characters in the book as they mimic the movements of farm animal friends in the morning. Can they…
New Edition of The Golden Key in 2024
George MacDonald (1824-1925) was a Scottish author and clergyman. He wrote many stories for children, and his work has inspired authors such as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Madeleine L’Engle. In addition to writing The Golden Key, his…
SPRING 2024 NEWSLETTER
I’ve finished all the artwork for two board books written by my daughter Whitney, Good Morning Farm Animals and Good Night Farm Animals. The publisher, Crocodile Books, plans to release them in the fall of 2024. These were great fun to…