Thoughts on Art

I like to share the full process of being an artist, surviving moving and redesigning your studio spaces, as well as the news with what I'm up to throughout the year. You can find even more of my content at Substack.

Words that sell Books, Pt. 2

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

Sep 123 min read

Ruby, Squirrel Master

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

Aug 292 min read

Branding a Children's Book? ABSOLUTELY.

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,...

Aug 13 min read

The Four P's of Picture Books

If I could sum up the whole children’s book process and what’s absolutely necessary to make it happen, I think I could in just 4 words....

Jul 183 min read

No, You're Not Hopeless.

Check out my latest children's picture book, Detective Dimple and the Colourless Coral Mystery: https://a.co/d/i7XILvq I remember...

Jun 112 min read

Who’s looked at your book?

Lets be honest about this one difficult conversation. Pick and choose your battles. So you’ve gotten to the written story, it’s got the...

Jun 63 min read

Detective Dimple and the Colorless Coral Mystery

Across the Ocean, a book series was born.

Detective Dimple and the Colourless Coral Mystery; published by Tiny Tree. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5egSXJL It's official!...

Apr 93 min read

A book about a Pitbull Coming soon!

So excited to see the release of Mr. Percy Goes Camping... Maybe this coming fall! We worked hard on making this gem - and I think you'll...

Sep 12, 20241 min read

Where Is the Magic?

Sharon Baker and I worked together to reimagine her book that she had previously self-published to bring a new life and personality to...

Jun 1, 20241 min read

I went to Europe years ago, now it's going into a book

As I keep saying, having clients who bring their stories to me looking to partner with an illustrator is one of the coolest relationships...

Jul 25, 20231 min read

When Your Plans Take a Detour, Just Roll With It

Well here we are almost exactly a year since my last post. 2020 and its life-changing effects just keep throwing my art life through all...

Jul 5, 20212 min read

A Spirit of Hope and A Story of Dogs

My favorite local art show is opening soon and I am happy to announce that my work of Diesel from my MFA thesis is going to be hung in...

Jun 27, 20172 min read

Newest Illustrated Children's Book in the Works!

I'm very excited to announce that I've been working with my husband on a great project which is finally coming to a completion. This...

Feb 24, 20171 min read