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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 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…
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!
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…
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…
Beautiful Birds!
My new coloring book for 2023 is Beautiful Birds, a grayscale coloring book for adults. The images are from many different picture books I’ve done over the years that have images of birds in them. The Secret…