Concept Picture Book

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Mary Shares Her Love of Language 

Pages from a picture book I've been writing and illustrating for over a year.  Email me if you are interested in seeing more.

Critic Cats

Travi, the orange tabby, and Booker, the black and white cow-cat, enjoy keeping me company while I paint.  These critics can easily be bought with belly rubs and catnip.

Awww. Look at Sleepy Bear.

The Approach

The Inquiry

Who could resist approaching a sleepy bear with his butt in the air?  Unexpected friendships fascinate me.  However, introducing yourself to a sleeping bear may not lead to a friendly encounter.

The Response

Are you tired? Oh man. I'm just dragon.

Phineas Astor MacDinglebrick aka "Pam"

Late night musings gave birth to this lovable but gruff looking dragon.  Life isn't easy for a young dragon with lavender coloring and friends who endlessly tease him.  With those huge horns and dangerous teeth I don't worry too much about him though.

Future Pilot

Future Pilot

Backyard adventures soar so much higher from the seat of a jumbo jet airplane swing.

Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood

I wanted the impact of the red cape to grab your attention, the detail of her eye and her necklace to draw you in further, and the silhouette of the wolf to leave you wondering.  Does she know the wolf lurks behind her and does he watch her as prey or protector?

Sun Kissed Tulip

Sun Kissed Tulip

Playing with watercolor pencils and Winsor & Newton Designer Brilliant Concentrated Watercolour allowed me to push the depths and details of this simple tulip.