black and white work

Since returning from KW I've been plugging away at a middle grade novel. Here's a sample illustration from the second chapter.

Hula Lullaby at The Dubuque Museum of Art

Photos from the opening reception held for the summer art exhibits at the Dubuque Museum of Art. It was a fun night! Great food, Great wine, and friends both old and new. Thank you very much to Stacy Gage and the Museum staff!

Thanks TH!

The Telegraph Herald, my hometown newspaper, features a very nice article today about my upcoming show at the Dubuque Museum of Art. The museum will show spreads from HULA LULLABY from June 3-July 31 with an opening reception on June 6th, 5:30-7:30 sponsored by Wachovia. Everyone is welcome to come! You can read Sandeye Voight's article at http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=203359 and read more about upcoming exhibits at the Dubuque Museum of Art at http://www.dbqart.com/UpcomingExhibitions.htm I'm looking forward to enjoying a week of springtime in Dubuque!

elephants

I've been playing around with a new watercolor technique that Mary Jane Begin demonstrated at Kindling Words. That's right watercolor... She uses a modified old master technique that allows layering... I'm in love.

Kindling Words West

I've just returned from Kindling Words West, an inspiring week at Ghost Ranch Abiquiu in New Mexico.

I went with the hopes of kick starting some writing projects, and with the insight of Tim Wynn-Jones I did. I also learned an amazing amount from Mary Jane Begin who teaches color at RISD.

It was an incredible opportunity to be surrounded by desert light and fine friends.

Young Writers Conference

Friday, March 28th I was pleased to once again participate in the Alta Vista Young Writers Conference. The conference was started years ago by a couple mothers who have since turned the idea into a wonderful business. They do a fantastic job promoting writing to young kids by bringing in professionals from screenplay and song writers to sports journalists to teach workshops. The kids' enthusiasm is incredibly inspiring. I've come away eager to work. You can check out their website at www.youngwritersconference.org

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Wisconsin

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Wisconsin, (Sterling 2007) was released last fall and promptly sold out. (Much to the dismay of certain family members who didn't get a copy) I'm happy to announce it's now available at BarnesandNoble.com! Next holiday season we'll be prepared with copies to spare.