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  • Happy Holidays 2016

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  • My Television Interview: How To Make A Children’s Book

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    Recently I had the opportunity to challenge myself by accepting an invitation to discuss my career as an artist and author on the live local television show, Darlene Carman Presents.  The interview is now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i77skI2ca-w My first impulse was to say no to the invitation, too intimidating. So instead, I said yes!…

  • Climate Change Exhibition

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    I  am a participating artist in an exhibition concerning climate change, and I invite you to view the exhibit. 1337 Gallery at the Artworks Downtown in San Rafael is exhibiting the upcoming juried show, Climate Change. “The Climate Change exhibition aims to inspire stewardship of the planet by showcasing artist’s visions of adaptation and responses…

  • Picture Book Literacy

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    One of the joys of writing books for children is hearing about the relationship bonding that takes place with a caregiver and child. It’s especially heartening when it’s a book you’ve written and/or illustrated. Another reward is being part of the link between growing up with books, and later language development and success in school.…

  • Seeing Red, Juried Art Exhibit

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    I am pleased to be part of the juried art exhibit, Seeing Red, at the Danville Village Theater Art Gallery. Join me for the opening reception, Friday, June 26 from 5-8 PM, or drop by during galleries hours from June 27 until August 20. The gallery is located at 233 Front Street, Danville, CA  94526.…

  • Pete Seeger

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    Pete Seeger devoted his life to bringing people together through music, to inspiring and empowering them through song. It’s been a year since he passed away at age 94. He lived a life of fearless integrity standing up for what he believed, including freedom of speech, civil rights, labor rights, and the environment. The artwork…

  • Fresh Tracks

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    A new year rolls out ahead, ready for us to make our mark on it. I’ve been making fresh tracks in my studio using charcoal to draw the chatty neighborhood crows, the reclusive rabbit in the hills nearby, and the acrobatic backyard squirrel who hangs artfully from our grapevine in August, his cheeks stuffed with…

  • Joy

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    Happy holidays!

  • A Free Fall All

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    click on images to enlarge Dancing and twirling to the music of a choral octet, and then falling down with glee, the children in my illustrations got into the spirit of UC Berkeley’s Free Fall All –  musical venues around the campus free to the public. I was waiting in line to see the free…

  • The Storybook Makers Illustration Exhibition

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    A wonderful exhibit of children’s book illustration is coming to the Village Theatre Art Gallery in Danville, CA. I am pleased to be part of the exhibit. The opening reception is May 1, from 5-8PM. Other events include: Hope to see you there!