tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327417692024-03-13T16:51:01.158-04:00ILLUSTRATED by Kristin SorraUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-87919755431103234422013-04-27T21:17:00.001-04:002013-04-30T22:19:18.106-04:00Tag! I'm In The Next Big Thing Tour<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Spring, everyone! I received an enthusiastic tag from </span><a href="http://leezaworks.blogspot.com/2013/03/ive-been-tagged.html" target="_blank">Leeza Hernandez</a>, <span style="font-family: inherit;">the ever-so-talented and delightful writer and illustrator of one our household's night time reading faves, </span><i style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Dog Gone! </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Her new book, </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Cat Napped!</i></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">, a follow up to her successful first title, is in the works now. The tag signifies </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">The Next Big Thing Blog Tour</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">, a blog campaign that started in Australia promoting the awareness of current children's book authors and illustrators around the world. I'm honored to take part in it, albeit, a little late in posting. Can I blame (US) tax season?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was asked to answer ten questions. Here we go:</span><br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">No Dogs Allowed! </i><span style="text-align: left;">by Linda Ashman</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am the illustrator of the book, so it came from the writer, Linda Ashman, by way of our editor, as a wordless picture book.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the main players, Max Records for the part of the boy, Sasha Baron Cohen, as Alberto, and Ellen Page as the lemonade vendor. Total indie vibe. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Alberto turns away many a potential clientele at his City Lights Restaurant, be it furry, winged, or scaly,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #333333;"> only to find he would rather win them back to gain a friendlier, more festive, bustling bistro. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Nearly a year. The manuscript was originally conceived to be an entirely wordless series of spreads, with the exception of the chalkboard sign outside the restaurant. Through many thoughtful revisions, we devised a way to make the story flow better and reworked a panel to panel storytelling format, not unlike <i><b>The Red Book</b></i> and <i><b>The Snowman</b></i>. The complexity of the pages contributed to the lengthy timespan.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm inspired by those who have influenced my work through the years, as well as current artists and story tellers whose inspired work helped to move me along whenever I got stuck with a composition, namely Lane Smith, Jon Klassen, Ezra Jack Keats, Barbara Lehman, Raymond Briggs, and Evaline Ness.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All the activity that happens among the animals in the background are fun for children to discover. The best part about (nearly) wordless picture books like this one, is that you can come up with your own dialogue and characterization. Also, I'm happy to add that <b><i>No Dogs Allowed!</i></b> was selected to be a part of the prestigious Society of Illustrators' <b>2012 Original Art Show</b>, which showcases a select group of stand out children's book illustration. Currently, the show is on a tour around the country! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's it! Thank you, Leeza, for the tag! The following talented author and illustrators are next up. Please click on their links to continue the tour and discover their awesome work!<i> (more links to come...!)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Westchester New York's finest independent children's book store in Larchmont, </span><a href="http://www.thevoraciousreader.com/index.htm" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">The Voracious Reader</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">,</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> will be welcoming all Groundhog Day enthusiasts to a story time with me and a book I illustrated called </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><i><b>Groundhog Weather School</b> </i>by Joan Holub</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">, t</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">his </span><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Saturday, February 2</b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">! Afterwards, children are invited to participate in making their very own groundhog sock puppet. Just bring your own sock in any color or pattern. The more interesting the pattern, the more fun the result. Stay for tea! All ages are welcome. The craft is recommended for children 4-7 years of age, since space is limited. </span></div>
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<b>Date</b> Saturday, Feb 2, 2013, Groundhog Day!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-2183982175624547602012-11-27T00:48:00.002-05:002012-11-28T14:05:27.431-05:00ABFFE Children's Art Auction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) will be holding a Holiday Ebay auction of Children's Art by notable illustrators (<a href="https://abffe.site-ym.com/?Auction" target="_blank">click here for their press release</a>). One of my signed giclée prints (shown below) from "Groundhog Weather School" will be among the works auctioned.<br />
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Update: The auction is on now and goes through December 3, 2012. <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/abffe/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686" target="_blank">Click here</a> or on the logo above to bid on wonderful children's art, or for the direct link to my piece click on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/ABFFE-Holiday-Childrens-Art-Auction-Kristin-Sorra-/281031182173?" target="_blank">"Reasons for Seasons."</a> Thank you for your support!<br />
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Certainly a departure from the regular creative routine, I had the opportunity to participate in this year's drink & draw event, which was brought about to promote illustrators, watch illustrators work, drink, and witness a spectacle of the sideshow sort, all in the name of art education. It was held at the Art Directors Club in NYC, a really lively venue on the ground floor, where people from the streets could witness the scantily clad models and sometimes live reptiles in action through the floor to ceiling windows. We sketched and sketched to our hearts' content and posted our creations on a wall to be sold to charity. It left me wanting more...drawing from life of course!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-31585821505982795392012-10-25T23:00:00.000-04:002012-11-27T00:08:02.665-05:00An Original Art Kind of NightI had a wonderful time at the very crowded and very inspired Original Art Show at the Society of Illustrators. My piece hung just above the drink station. I thought it wonderfully appropriate. Tomie dePaola was the guest of honor, receiving a lifetime achievement award for his work. The granddaughter of the late Richard Scarry also accepted a posthumous award for his body of work.<br />
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The events, the names read, the honors brought to light all the esteemed illustrators whose works have graced the Society's walls and inspired generations of children and artists alike. I had to pinch myself, as my work was now recognized to be among them. What an honor indeed.<br />
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The show will be up until December 22. Too many wonderful pieces to mention. Go see it!<br />
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I just received the general announcement for the opening of The Original Art Show for the Society of Illustrators in New York later this month. Did you? Here's a shot of it so maybe you might like to attend. Look for me and my piece from <i>No Dogs Allowed!</i> Hope to see you there!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-40410292594273744082012-10-07T15:18:00.000-04:002012-10-08T10:24:43.230-04:002012 Highlights Illustrators' Party<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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After all the prep work of designing and making our Superhero costumes, updating my book, and illustrating the superhero page, I was ready to go to the Annual Highlights Illustrators' Party. Sort of. On the day of departure, my daughter was getting over a nasty bug, my sister was suffering from a nasty bug, and I was turning into a nasty bug after a good, long, 3.5 hour night sleep, and I saw that my lovely weekend was quickly fading into a lovely dream. My Plan B for help in the child-care department, my illustrator friend, and her husband, who was also to attend, was sick. </div>
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So Plan C was in motion. Now post lunchtime, daughter was doing well, no symptoms, energized and playful. There was still hope. I called Highlights to find out what other options there might be for an attendee with a little one. "Why not bring her to the conference?" The idea seemed impossible to me, but it was like an official stamp of approval, and I thought, "What's the worse that could happen? If she decides to have a meltdown, I could just leave." I had nothing to lose. So I geared up.</div>
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Simultaneously, I put a call in to my friend, via voicemail, at the off-chance I might still get some help. I offered the opportunity for a getaway, but with a childcare clause in the deal. By some miracle, my friend called back just in time with an "OK!" That's when everything fell right into place. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">When I and the little one arrived in Honesdale, we headed straight to our assigned quarters: the cabins at Beach Lake. It was perfect—two bedrooms and a living room—home away from home. We had the trademark, homegrown, gourmet dinner at The Barn that evening, on the Boyds Mills farm. I caught up with an old friend and wonderful illustrator </span><a href="http://www.laurajacques.com/about.html" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Laura Jacques</a><span style="text-align: center;">, and headed back to the cabin to await my friend's arrival. Thanks to the separate rooms, the little one got to sleep while I waited to greet my friend. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The farm excursion for the families </span></i><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Photo: Courtesy of Heidi Ward)</span></i></div>
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At the conference in The Barn on Saturday, we were presented with the company's rich history as a family company, philosophy, and plans for growth by Editor-in-Chief, Chris Cully, and a few of Highlights' Editors and Art Directors. They proposed numerous opportunities for work and made us Illustrators feel pretty special. We did a bit of sketching for auction, portfolio sharing, greeted more familiar faces, all of us gushing over each others' work. The food was stellar as usual (truly one of the biggest selling points of the weekend, not that they really have to sell us on an all expenses weekend). </div>
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The little one and my friend were off at a local farm enjoying chickens and songs and painting pumpkins. She was so exhausted by nap time, she didn't nap. So she burned that overtired energy as a superhero, having a blast kicking around in her boots, flapping her cape, and running every which way. The day was concluded by dinner and the traditional square dance. And dance we did.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Sunday brought a horse-drawn carriage ride, another glorious meal, and more delightful conversations. By the end of the weekend, the nasty bugs were history and I was motivated to work. We came away receiving a refreshing, optimistic message, from a company worth cheering for in a downturn economy. My friend was exhausted thanks to the little one, though she still enjoyed the time away. After years of enthusiastically cheering us on, we thank you, Highlights, Superhero of Illustrators and children everywhere! </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-59767113911321639572012-10-01T22:59:00.003-04:002012-10-07T15:10:34.081-04:00Superhero Prep Work: Highlights 2012It is always a big treat to be a part of the Annual Highlights Illustrators' Party. Going requires a bit of prep work, like making costumes for the selected theme, and updating portfolios. This year the theme was Superheroes, and this time, Highlights decided to compile a sketchbook based on our chosen characters. <br />
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It meant a bit of drawing and conceptualizing our ideas on paper using a template they provided for us. I called my superhero Queen of Diamonds (impossible strength), my daughter was to be Queen of Hearts (power to melt hearts), and my sister, Queen of Clubs (luck was her power). Together we made "Three of a Kind!" Dah dum dum.<br />
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On paper, it was a challenge to do, especially because time was short and I happened to be swamped with regular deadlines, but the project was fun. The compilation was an amusing look into the creative minds of other fellow Highlights Illustrators.<br />
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It's been a while since I've carried a business card. Shows just how business savvy I am! So I thought it was time to update my card and start carrying again. In matte finish, double-sided, rounded corners, these babies are not your standard business card. <br />
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The Society of Illustrators posted the list of artists for the <a href="http://www.societyillustrators.org/The-Museum/2012/The-Original-Art-2012/Featured-Artists.aspx" target="_blank">Original Art Show</a> opening in October. I discovered a bevy of respected artists I have admired from afar, and now I am in their company. Before reading the list I felt confident, and now my heart's a-flutter and the nerves are going. I hope many of them will be there so I can exchange words of gratitude and gush. I've posted the same list below. The one's highlighted are medal winners. Go to the links above for images and more information. <br />
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Freya Blackwood</div>
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Barry Blitt</div>
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<em>George Washington's Birthday:</em></div>
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<em>A Mostly True Tale</em></div>
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Serge Bloch</div>
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<em>My Snake Blake</em></div>
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<em>Snowed Under and Other Christmas Confusions</em></div>
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Calef Brown</div>
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<em>Pirateria</em></div>
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Scott Campbell</div>
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<em>East Dragon, West Dragon</em></div>
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Nancy Carpenter</div>
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<em>Heroes of the Surf</em></div>
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Tad Carpenter</div>
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Lauren Castillo</div>
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<em>The Reader</em></div>
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<em>Happy Like Soccer</em></div>
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Nicoletta Ceccoli</div>
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Joey Chou</div>
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<em>It's a Small World</em></div>
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Bonnie Christensen</div>
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<em>Fabulous! A Portrait of Andy Warhol</em></div>
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R. Gregory Christie</div>
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<em>It Je's Happened:</em></div>
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<em>When Bill Traylor Started to Draw</em></div>
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Bryan Collier</div>
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<em>I, Too, Am America</em></div>
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<em>Young Booker T. Washington</em></div>
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Raúl Colón</div>
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<em>Annie and Helen</em></div>
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and <em>Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops</em></div>
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Matthew Cordell</div>
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<em>If You Were a Chocolate Mustache</em></div>
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<strong><span style="color: orange;">Laëtitia Devernay</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: orange;"><em>The Conductor</em></span></strong></div>
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Tony DiTerlizzi</div>
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<em>A Hero for Wondla</em></div>
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Gérard DuBois</div>
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<em>Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words</em></div>
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Olivier Dunrea</div>
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<em>Little Cub</em></div>
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Chris Van Dusen</div>
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<em>If I Built a House</em></div>
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John S. Dykes</div>
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<em>F is for Fenway</em></div>
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Kirstie Edmunds</div>
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<em>The Monster Who Lost His Mean</em></div>
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Lois Ehlert</div>
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<em>Mice</em></div>
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Carson Ellis</div>
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<em>Under Wildwood</em></div>
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Brian Floca</div>
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<em>Marty McGuire Digs Worms!</em></div>
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Douglas Florian</div>
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<em>Poem Runs</em></div>
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Edwin Fotheringham</div>
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<em>Those Rebels, John & Tom</em></div>
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Marla Frazee</div>
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<em>Boot & Shoe</em></div>
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Susan Gal</div>
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<em>Day By Day</em></div>
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Michael Garland</div>
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<em>Grandpa's Tractor</em></div>
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Arthur Geisert</div>
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<em>The Giant Seed</em></div>
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Sara Gillingham</div>
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<em>Now I am Big!</em></div>
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Andrew Glass</div>
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<em>Moby Dick:</em></div>
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<em>Chasing the Great White Whale</em></div>
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Domenica More Gordon</div>
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<em>Archie</em></div>
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Keith Graves</div>
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<em>The Orphan of Awkward Falls</em></div>
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Emily Gravett</div>
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<em>Wolf Won't Bite!</em></div>
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Melissa Guion</div>
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<em>Baby Penguins Everywhere!</em></div>
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Amanda Hall</div>
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<em>The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau</em></div>
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Jessie Hartland</div>
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<em>Bon Appétit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child</em></div>
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and <em>How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum</em></div>
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Julian Hector</div>
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<em>C. R. Mudgeon</em></div>
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Edward Hemingway</div>
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<em>Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship</em></div>
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John Hendrix</div>
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<em>A Boy Called Dickens</em></div>
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Yumi Heo</div>
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<em>Lady Hahn and Her Seven Friends</em></div>
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Will Hillenbrand</div>
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<em>Bear in Love</em></div>
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Holly Hobbie</div>
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<em>GEM</em></div>
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Hadley Hooper</div>
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<em>Here Come the Girl Scouts!</em></div>
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Stacy Innerst</div>
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<em>Levi Strauss Gets A Bright Idea:</em></div>
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<em>A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants</em></div>
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Alison Jay</div>
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<em>Song of the Stars</em></div>
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Oliver Jeffers</div>
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<em>This Moose Belongs to Me</em></div>
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<span style="color: grey;"><strong>Steve Jenkins</strong></span></div>
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<em><span style="color: grey;"><strong>The Beetle Book</strong></span></em></div>
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D.B. Johnson</div>
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<em>Magritte's Marvelous Hat</em></div>
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William Joyce and Joe Bluhm</div>
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<em>The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore </em></div>
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William Joyce</div>
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<em>The Sandman:</em></div>
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<em>The Story of Sanderson Mansnoozy</em></div>
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Maira Kalman</div>
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<em>Looking at Lincoln</em></div>
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G. Brian Karas</div>
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<em>Lemonade in Winter:</em></div>
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<em>A Book About Two Kids Counting Money</em></div>
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<span style="color: grey;"><strong>Jon Klassen</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey;"><strong><em>This is Not My Hat</em></strong></span></div>
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<em>House Held Up By Trees</em></div>
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Jim LaMarche</div>
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<em>The Carpenter's Gift</em></div>
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Giles Laroche</div>
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<em>If You Lived Here: Houses of the World</em></div>
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Huy Voun Lee</div>
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<em>Red, White and Boom!</em></div>
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Gwen Hendrickson</div>
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<em>Under the Baobab Tree</em></div>
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E.B. Lewis</div>
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<em>Each Kindness</em></div>
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Brian Lies</div>
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<em>MORE</em></div>
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Renata Liwska</div>
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<em>The Christmas Quiet Book</em></div>
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Beth Lo</div>
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<em>Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic</em></div>
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Ethan Long</div>
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<em>Scribbles and Ink</em></div>
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William Low</div>
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<em>Machines Go to Work in the City</em></div>
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Gianna Marino</div>
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<em>Meet Me at the Moon</em></div>
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Peter McCarty</div>
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<em>Chloe</em></div>
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Barbara McClintock</div>
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<em>Twelve Kinds of Ice</em></div>
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Nikki McClure</div>
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<em>Apple</em></div>
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Patrick McDonnell</div>
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<em>The Monster's Monster</em></div>
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Jill McElmurry</div>
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<em>Mario Makes a Move</em></div>
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Joe McKendry</div>
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<em>One Time Square,</em></div>
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<em>A Century of Change</em></div>
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<em>at the Crossroads of the World</em></div>
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Holly Meade</div>
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Wendell Minor</div>
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<em>Night Flight:</em></div>
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<em>Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic</em></div>
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<em>If You Spent A Day with</em></div>
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Kelly Murphy</div>
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Jon J. Muth</div>
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<em>Blowin' in the Wind</em></div>
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Matthew Myers</div>
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<em>Bartholomew Biddle and the Very Big Wind</em></div>
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Scott Nash</div>
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<em>The High Skies Adventures</em></div>
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Kadir Nelson</div>
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<em>I Have a Dream</em></div>
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Tao Nyeu</div>
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<em>Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always</em></div>
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Ryan O'Rourke</div>
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<em>Eight Days Gone</em></div>
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John Obrien</div>
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<em>Look...Look Again</em></div>
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C.F. Payne</div>
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<em>Mousetronaut:</em></div>
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<em>Based on a (Partially) True Story</em></div>
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LeUyen Pham</div>
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<em>Vampirina Ballerina</em></div>
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Giselle Potter</div>
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<em>Cecil the Pet Glacier</em></div>
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Majorie Priceman</div>
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<em>Cold Snap</em></div>
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Chris Rashka</div>
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<em>Otter and Odder: A Love Story</em></div>
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Adam Rex</div>
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<em>Chloe and the Lion</em></div>
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Christian Robinson</div>
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<em>Harlem's Little Blackbird</em></div>
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Eric Rohmann</div>
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<em>Oh, No!</em></div>
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Marc Rosenthal</div>
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<em>Making a Friend</em></div>
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Roger Roth</div>
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<em>The Roller Coaster Kid</em></div>
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Steven Salerno</div>
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<em> The True Story of an</em></div>
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Dan Santat</div>
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<em>Oh No! Not Again!</em></div>
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Brian Selznick</div>
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<em>Wonderstruck</em></div>
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David Small</div>
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<em>One Cool Friend</em></div>
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Betsy Snyder</div>
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<em>Tons of Trucks</em></div>
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Meilo So</div>
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<em>Alex the Parrot</em></div>
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<em>Water Signs Blue</em></div>
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David Soman</div>
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<em>Ladybug Girl and Bingo</em></div>
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Kristin Sorra</div>
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<em>No Dogs Allowed!</em></div>
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Bob Staake</div>
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<em>Don't Squish the Sasquatch!</em></div>
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<em>Look! Another Book!</em></div>
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Naoko Stoop</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-6334648587701523972012-08-17T22:43:00.002-04:002012-08-20T13:57:22.307-04:00The Show to See<br />
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After a summer slumber in blogland, I thought I'd wake things up a bit with a happy announcement. The Society of Illustrators in New York will be hosting their 32nd Annual Original Art Show this October. For those who do not know, here's a bit about the juried show from the SI website:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;"><i>"Founded by Dilys Evans in 1980, the show celebrates the fine art of children’s book illustration. It has been sponsored by the Society of Illustrators for the past twenty-two years. The selection process will be by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors, editors, and experts in the field of children’s publishing."</i></span></blockquote>
With that, I'm pleased to announce that my latest picture book, <i>No Dogs Allowed</i>, by Linda Ashman <i>(2011, Sterling Children's Books)</i>, made the cut! After years of submissions, this has become the title that brings a whole other level of validation to my work. <br />
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I am so proud of it, and still I strive to want to do better. For now, I will bask in its success, show you a few pieces from its interior pages, and let you know that the <a href="http://societyillustrators.org/Awards-and-Competitions/Original-Art/Overview.aspx" target="_blank">Original Art Show</a> opens Oct. 24 and runs through Dec. 22, 2012. I'll post more news about it as the date approaches! <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zQI0oViE4SI/UC7_M3DRnZI/AAAAAAAACBs/C-ZGCirrDxg/s1600/NoDogs10-11_FIN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zQI0oViE4SI/UC7_M3DRnZI/AAAAAAAACBs/C-ZGCirrDxg/s400/NoDogs10-11_FIN.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JLRKJUfdARc/UC7-BHBQtcI/AAAAAAAACBk/SfOYdrZE0So/s1600/NoDogs28-29_FINrev.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JLRKJUfdARc/UC7-BHBQtcI/AAAAAAAACBk/SfOYdrZE0So/s400/NoDogs28-29_FINrev.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fEUoRnUpVok/UC793evnTkI/AAAAAAAACBU/bg5yds8rAvg/s1600/NoDogs30-31_2FIN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fEUoRnUpVok/UC793evnTkI/AAAAAAAACBU/bg5yds8rAvg/s400/NoDogs30-31_2FIN.jpg" width="400" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-34053630379883240432012-04-13T15:17:00.002-04:002012-04-13T15:23:48.460-04:00Just a Week Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The NESCBWI (or the North Eastern Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators...phew!), a regional division of the SCBWI, is hosting the 2012 "<a href="http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=1033118" target="_blank">Keeping It Real</a>" Conference in Springfield, MA. The weekend-long series of <a href="http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab1.aspx?EventID=1033118" target="_blank">workshops</a> is for beginning to advanced writers and artists, striving to work in children's books. It starts next Friday, April 20, through Sunday, April 22. So many talented guest lecturers will be there, as well as yours truly. I'll be teaching a workshop called "Creating Traditional Illustration Digitally." I hope attendees will come away from it with a renewed creative vigor, and at the very least, get their money's worth! <br />
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In addition, I was invited to also be a part of the Advanced Illustrator Academy faculty which includes two other notable guests I humbly call very distinguished colleagues—Martha Rago, Assoc. Creative Director for Harper Collins Children's Books, and internationally acclaimed writer/illustrator, Dan Yaccarino. How I deserved to be among them is beyond me, but I take my role seriously and hope to impart a lot of useful creative and practical knowledge. Thank you, <a href="http://www.caseyg.com/" target="_blank">Casey Girard</a>.<br />
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Click on any of the links above for more information. You can also click on the image for a jump to the conference site. Hope to see you all there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-43755386596026053142012-03-20T22:29:00.000-04:002012-03-20T22:29:29.551-04:00Highlighting an Honor<br />
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For the past couple days, I had been receiving delivery attempt notices from UPS, for a package from Highlights which required my signature. I couldn't imagine what it could be since most packages from Highlights are delivered via regular snail mail. When I finally received it, it was clear that it wasn't tear sheets, nor was it my birthday. Much to my complete surprise and delight, it was a pewter plate inscribed with my name, and the words "Puzzle Poem of the Year." <u>Of the year</u>. That's pretty significant. In addition, there was a letter from the editor conveying her appreciation on behalf of Highlights High Five. I was so elated it took me a few minutes to figure out which piece deserved such an honor. Thank you, Highlights! It's truly an honor and a privilege.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-58954209042920046622012-02-02T00:21:00.000-05:002012-02-02T00:21:19.821-05:00It's Groundhog Day...again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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 <i>really</i> here and don't forget to enjoy your copy of <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/groundhog-weather-school-joan-holub/1100475274" target="_blank"><i>Groundhog Weather School</i></a>, by Joan Holub, illustrated by moi!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-1927949185424267652012-01-10T23:50:00.003-05:002012-01-10T23:53:41.851-05:00Picture Book 2012In 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.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-14907707741357491782012-01-10T23:44:00.002-05:002012-01-10T23:53:32.927-05:00Directory of Illustration 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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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 <a href="http://directoryofillustration.com/" target="_blank">Directory of Illustration</a>. Here's my latest ad as it appears, in an effort to be more commercial friendly:</div>
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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.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Christmastime came and brought a box of product samples of my latest illustrations for Mudpuppy. Perfect for budding fashionistas: </span><a href="http://www.galison.com/All-Four-Seasons-Magnetic-Figures-P3390C0.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">All Four Seasons Magnetic Figures - Galison/Mudpuppy</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">. </span>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.</span><br />
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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!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-18251475338808795502011-12-24T21:04:00.000-05:002012-01-01T21:06:40.887-05:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-73253378939992228532011-10-11T16:47:00.000-04:002012-01-01T21:07:08.917-05:00And the winner is...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Et Voila! Thank you, Grace Bonney! Check out the other <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2011/09/designsponge-at-home-giveaway-winners.html">winners</a>!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-36041294315589802212011-09-13T00:25:00.001-04:002011-09-13T00:26:18.645-04:00Designy and Spongy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-svixvTYuxL4/Tm7aoKNm8RI/AAAAAAAAB14/Uo5e-gcvrHU/s1600/sorra_dsentry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-svixvTYuxL4/Tm7aoKNm8RI/AAAAAAAAB14/Uo5e-gcvrHU/s400/sorra_dsentry.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-57773963703211580372011-09-13T00:02:00.001-04:002011-09-13T00:05:58.064-04:00August has come and gone...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fWYTKzTaQN8/Tm7Vlg9xN5I/AAAAAAAAB1w/gM0sP-4KyzI/s1600/no+dogs+bn2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fWYTKzTaQN8/Tm7Vlg9xN5I/AAAAAAAAB1w/gM0sP-4KyzI/s400/no+dogs+bn2.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VC-pPZIgbeI/Tm7VmFbJokI/AAAAAAAAB10/Evx-lGNiUdY/s1600/no+dogs+bn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VC-pPZIgbeI/Tm7VmFbJokI/AAAAAAAAB10/Evx-lGNiUdY/s400/no+dogs+bn.jpg" width="297" /></a></div>...but my book hasn't! Well, you can still find it <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-dogs-allowed-linda-ashman/1100276245?ean=9781402758379&itm=2&usri=kristin%2bsorra">online</a>, 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. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-37759224975205051112011-08-17T17:08:00.002-04:002011-08-17T22:40:50.202-04:00A Devilish Edge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1yot5AvqQYs/Tkx7oIaidSI/AAAAAAAAB1k/Pg-NVsj4YQ0/s1600/Devil_Inside_blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1yot5AvqQYs/Tkx7oIaidSI/AAAAAAAAB1k/Pg-NVsj4YQ0/s400/Devil_Inside_blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It's always fun making a departure from my usual genre and into the world of comics—especially dark, devilish ones. Todd Stashwick and Dennis Calero have created a weekly comic strip called <i><a href="http://toddstashwick.com/comic2.asp">Devil Inside</a></i>, which just celebrated its year-long run at San Diego Comic Con. I was asked to illustrate a dream sequence for one of the main characters, Sophie. The result is a cool juxtaposition of styles. Take a look and if you like what you see, click on the RSS feed. You won't be disappointed! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-84999076075897828262011-08-02T15:27:00.000-04:002011-08-02T15:27:30.992-04:00Hello August 2nd!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8D-HDRJMNk/TjbFkzQPkPI/AAAAAAAAC7U/_jsgxDzbgi4/s1600/nodogsspine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8D-HDRJMNk/TjbFkzQPkPI/AAAAAAAAC7U/_jsgxDzbgi4/s400/nodogsspine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>If you haven't been yet, go to your local B&N store and take a peek at the children's book wall. I believe you will find my latest book, <i>No Dogs Allowed</i>, proudly displayed. As for me, I'm bringing my camera, folding chair and giant foam #1 hand to watch it perform. In the meantime, if you're stuck behind your computer, which you must be if you're reading this, check out Jenn Bertman's interview with me in my work lair on her blog: <a href="http://writerjenn.blogspot.com/2011/08/peek-at-creative-space-of-kristin-sorra.html">From the Mixed Up Files of Jennifer Bertman</a>. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-63814501611020765132011-07-14T19:22:00.001-04:002011-07-14T19:39:47.448-04:00Picture Book 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HBzCRry1xLc/Th96KKFqwNI/AAAAAAAAB0E/c2HU5HqT80w/s1600/Sorra-PBAd2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HBzCRry1xLc/Th96KKFqwNI/AAAAAAAAB0E/c2HU5HqT80w/s400/Sorra-PBAd2011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>With this latest Picture Book ad, what this story might entail is up to the viewer.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741769.post-3308254486306947362011-07-10T10:24:00.000-04:002011-07-10T10:24:03.809-04:00Out and About: Anthropologie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv-iARFysbY/Thm00TQnFYI/AAAAAAAABzw/PW97GSI1_tU/s1600/anthro1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv-iARFysbY/Thm00TQnFYI/AAAAAAAABzw/PW97GSI1_tU/s400/anthro1.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SydZ_DYaLAw/Thm1h3MB_UI/AAAAAAAABz4/JGSMBYj05hs/s1600/anthro2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SydZ_DYaLAw/Thm1h3MB_UI/AAAAAAAABz4/JGSMBYj05hs/s400/anthro2.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><span id="goog_2027468703"></span><span id="goog_2027468704"></span>I meant to post this months ago, but I figured better late than never. I think it was their sense of humor combined with the execution, but I had to post a pic of what I found at a Westchester NY Anthrolpologie store display. Anthrolopologie never seems to be short on ideas, but this one lends itself to our child-like sensibilities. I think they're rather charming.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0