Thoughts on Art

When you’re stepping into the world of children’s books, the magic often lies in the illustrations. They bring stories to life, spark imagination, and an additional narrative that carries the story to another level. If you’re looking for an artist who truly understands this, you’re in for a treat. Let me introduce you to the enchanting world of personalized illustrations of Lauren Elise Reeves . Her approach is warm, detailed, and collaborative—perfect for first-time authors

When you’re stepping into the world of children’s books for the first time, finding the right illustrator can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. You want someone who not only understands your story but also brings it to life with warmth, charm, and a sprinkle of magic. That’s where the creative children's illustrator Lauren Elise Reeves shines. Her artwork isn’t just pictures on a page—it’s a heartfelt collaboration that transforms your ideas into vivid, memorabl

Understanding the Creative Process Professionals in any field have “bad days” — including illustrators and book publishers. Sounds crazy? The truth is that the people behind the work are just that — people. We strive for the ultimate artwork and the perfect responses to our work every time we sit down. But let’s be honest: it rarely comes out right the first time. It requires time, feedback, and adjustments. There are numerous sketches, and yes, sometimes we toss out bad draw

Squirrel sculptures from 2024 artist markets. They were so fun to make, we're working on some more for 2025. They say hobbies are the spice of life - or at least I do. I think it's a vital part of being a human being. If we don't enjoy some personal project, or some activity that stimulates us outside of our regular work week, I think we miss out on enriching our minds, expressing our joys, and finding a little peace. Making time to do something fun just for the sake of the a

With all things self-publishing, remember that you can take on what you're comfortable with. Everything I'm sharing is just helpful...

Metadata can feel like traversing a dark cave, but you have friends along the way to help you navigate this aspect of book publishing. Don't be afraid to get some professional marketing gurus on your side. Your book is out there, somewhere on the great world wide web (I just dated myself didn't I?) but the real question becomes, how does anyone find it? There's a magical word that makes a book show up on the internet for others. It's actually what they feed the internet monst

Recently I was published in Bold Journey Magazine highlighting stories of artists and their personal journey in the professional world. Here's a snippet from the interview. Lauren Elise, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of w

Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/41sRHlD There's something to be said about a fun, challenging adventure story. This children's...

What you want to bring to your readers is more than you think. A children's picture book is a major project. Whatever the age group,...