It's Groundhog Day...again!

Well of course it is.  February 2, 2012 marks another Groundhog Day.  Here's hoping spring will arrive early, though it seems the wish has come prematurely.  February 1, here in New York, was downright balmy.  Well enjoy it until spring is really here and don't forget to enjoy your copy of Groundhog Weather School, by Joan Holub, illustrated by moi!

Picture Book 2012

In addition to my latest DI ad is my latest in Picture Book.  This year's directory reflects the downturn in children's book publishing. The book is about half the size it was last year.  Good news is, I'm happy with how the ad turned out.  Let's see if it bears any returns.

Directory of Illustration 2012

This year my rep encouraged us to expand our clientele. Of course, in business, this is always a smart thing. So some of us have decided to advertise in the Directory of Illustration. Here's my latest ad as it appears, in an effort to be more commercial friendly:

To a Swell 2012!

Wishing you a creative New Year whether you're an artist or an accountant!  So my New Year's resolution for 2012 is to be much better about posting.  I'd love to help fuel that creative spark as well as find it.  Truly, there's nothing like a new year to give you that boost.

Christmastime came and brought a box of product samples of my latest illustrations for Mudpuppy.  Perfect for budding fashionistas: All Four Seasons Magnetic Figures - Galison/Mudpuppy.  It reminded me of my own childhood, creating paper dolls and storing them in recycled plastic sleeves that stored old bank books—creative packaging at its finest.  Mudpuppy's is an award-winning magnetic doll product, a rendition of the paper doll, using a substantial tin case that serves as the magnetic backing to hold the backdrops, figures, and their lovely little outfits.

What's new for 2012? Other than the usual musings, sitings, and latest projects, I plan to bring art tips and behind-the-scenes creations.  Stay tuned!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

And the winner is...

Et Voila!  Thank you, Grace Bonney! Check out the other winners!

Designy and Spongy

Design Sponge's Grace Bonney was hosting a book giveaway for a free personalized copy of "Design Sponge at Home," their summer newspaper and some of the ribbons flowers featured in the book. It's one of my favorite inspiration sites so I had to enter, even just for fun.  I simply had to take a photo of the spot where the book would be placed, or where I would read it.  This is my entry.

August has come and gone...

 

...but my book hasn't!  Well, you can still find it online, and as of now, I'm not sure it's still on B&N shelves.  But in case you missed it, here's what it looked like.