Hello, friends! I’m so excited to announce that my new book, Journal Sparks, is now available in stores everywhere! I’m currently hosting a virtual book tour on Instagram and Facebook, so join me there to celebrate the release with inspiration and reviews from some lovely artists, authors, and educators. Here is a little interview where…
Snowy Picture Books
This northeast living is a snowy, snowy situation. We are doing our best to play in the deep drifts, and then come in and embrace cozy. Otherwise, it is a gray,cold existence. I thought I’d share three of our favorite snowy day books. The crocuses are waiting patiently. And, so am I. Snow by Isao…
My Second Book
I’m thrilled to announce that my second book will be published sometime in 2016 by Storey Publishing! The contract is signed, and now my work mornings, evenings, and weekends will be packed with book writing concentration (and, also, cookies, tea, and naps). This book is another arts in education book with a focus on the…
left hand leaves
So, anyway, about left handed drawing (or drawing with your non-dominant hand). I find the process magical and super satisfying because it allows me to draw with intention, and it frees my mind enough so that I am drawing what I see rather than what I think I should be seeing. It ends up…
Book Review: The Root Children
I read The Story of the Root-Children, by Sibylle Von Olfers, to Chick on the first day of autumn as a way to welcome the change in seasons. It is so sweet and enchanted in that elfin kind of way. It tells a short tale of the root children who live under the earth waiting…
