Mother Goose Art

Henrik the Great Blue Heron 

Meet Henrik and Jewel Two Bird from a Mother Goose poem. They like to sit for a while with their new friend.

Jewel the African Jacana 

Coming Soon in a picture book from CBIG, the Children's Book Illustrators Guild, Classic Nursery Rhymes Volume 2.

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Hildy the Surprising Friend

Chesapeake Bay Retriever - Bailey

Bailey - the Gentle Gentleman Chessie 

Loved by 3 generations, Bailey was a great family dog. He took extra care to be gentle with the littlest members of the family and always found a way to connect with everyone he met. Known for his magnetic smile, Bailey looked great rockin' a pair of sunglasses and chillin' with the family after and fast paced game of fetch.

I never got to personally meet Bailey, but through the ten photos I referenced to create this Legacy Portrait I discovered Bailey's playful spirit and deep hearted devotion to his family.

I'm certain that anyone who has ever known a Chesapeake Bay Retriever would agree that his personality is as yummy as his chocolatey coat.

Gentle Gentleman Chessie Bailey

Watercolor & Ink

10" by 8" on Hot Pressed Paper

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14 Artists & 1 Beautiful Nursery Rhyme Book

The Children's Book Illustrators Guild of Minnesota presents Classic Nursery Rhymes Volume 1

9781500131043 

My friends and fellow artists at CBIG have combined their talents into a beautiful new book. I'm so impressed with the creativity and variety of styles they bring to each nursery rhyme.

Available from Amazon and soon through my website.

The Original Odie

The Original Odie

You just never know what you've been missing until you meet a Guinea Pig that snuggles into your heart. Odie did just that for so many people.

Who knew pigs were like Pringles - you can't have just one. Odie was the original and she opened the door to unending (?) adoptions with her loving family.

The Original Odie

Watercolor & Ink

5" x 7" on Cold Press Paper

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Bombs, Ballets, & Breakouts

University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis 

I miss the Olympics. I love the anticipation before the race, the heart-pounding battle on the ice, and the swell of joy (or agony) as the winners receive their medals.

Last Saturday, I met some medal winners. The kid lit kind! I braved our inch thick, icy Minnesota highways to attend the 22nd Annual Hubbs Children's Literature Conference at the University of St. Thomas. (If I had taken a picture of the campus that day all you would see was white. The snow piles were over 6 feet tall.)

My favorite words of wisdom from the day...

"History is a series of moral contradictions." - Steve Sheinkin, Newbery Honor author.

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"Illustrating has brought me to places I've never thought I'd go." - Lauren Stringer, IRA Children's Choice Award author and illustrator.

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"Who knows more about what's fair or righteous then children." - Sarah Warren, Jane Addams Children's Book Award author.

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Promenade at the Pond

Promenade at the Pond

Thinking spring after 10 more inches of snow and negative wind chills.

Immerse yourself for a minute in the sweet scent of fresh cut grass, the mellow call of the morning doves, and the feel of the dew on your naked toes as you grab the morning newspaper to enjoy with a lemonade out on the deck.

Winter can be fun, but ahhh spring! SPRING -- a season with more greens and blues and golds then I could ever hope to fill my watercolor palette!

Promenade at the Pond

Watercolor & Ink

5" x 7" on Cold Pressed Paper

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On My Street Corner

Bunny About to Bounce

Bunny's natural instinct warns her to "hop & hide." But who can resist the allure of a camera and someone telling you how beautiful you are!

Bunny and I met on a crisp fall afternoon. She seemed happy to pose for a few photos, but wasn't really interested in any close ups.

Bunny About to Bounce

Watercolor & Ink

5" x 7" on Cold Pressed Paper

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