
The craft of picture books—writing, illustration, and visual storytelling
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Today’s post is part of Brushstroke Bulletin, the tier of Pictures and Words where I share deeper notes on picture book writing and illustration craft. This one is free. Thanks for reading!
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Hi readers,
Welcome back to my studio! I’m pleased to be here again. It’s been a busy year, and I’ll admit that I kind of fell off with the posting, so it’s time for an update of what has been on my desk and what is coming up next.
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Today is the day! In the World of Whales is available where books are sold. It is always a collective job to craft a picture book, so I’d like to highlight the contributions of the team: author Michelle Cusolito, editors Neal Porter and Tay...
Dear readers,
My next book, In the World of Whales by Michelle Cusolito comes out in just under a month. So far we’ve celebrated a few exciting wins including starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus, and a Junior Libr...
An early sketch I made “en plein air” in Japan, 2006.
Dear readers,
I believe there’s only one true way to get better at something: to do it. A lot. Which, to be honest, isn’t always that fun. There’s a well-known quote on this subject th...
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I'm an author and illustrator of picture books. Sharing book updates from the studio as well as tips on art, research, writing and more.
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