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…