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My artistic talents were discovered at the tender age of 5, in Allentown, PA when I was challenged by a TV commercial to "draw this turtle." Soon after, I had my very first art show (thanks to my mom and dad's refrigerator).
Since then, I've moved north, along with my husband, our two brilliant daughters, and our loopy dog Lucy, and we've made Nashua, New Hampshire our home! It is here that I spend my time working as an illustrator; and I can't think of any job I'd rather be doing! But be forewarned, if anyone has the gumption to challenge me to draw a turtle again, I'll be ready and waiting!!
Update:
This weekend at the 2009 NESCBWI Conference I was awarded the 2009 Ann Barrows Illustrator's Scholarship! I'm so excited, and am looking forward to next year's conference already!
Since then, I've moved north, along with my husband, our two brilliant daughters, and our loopy dog Lucy, and we've made Nashua, New Hampshire our home! It is here that I spend my time working as an illustrator; and I can't think of any job I'd rather be doing! But be forewarned, if anyone has the gumption to challenge me to draw a turtle again, I'll be ready and waiting!!
Update:
This weekend at the 2009 NESCBWI Conference I was awarded the 2009 Ann Barrows Illustrator's Scholarship! I'm so excited, and am looking forward to next year's conference already!
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oh, and your style is simply beautiful and seems very classic.... :-)
Kristina, I'm no expert but I think this shows something about you as an artist. The more experienced folks may correct me, but I have similar representational pieces in my portfolio (which I am STILL pulling together.. sigh!). I met a group of il...
thanks so much! Now I'm all "itchy" to get started!! ;^)
Kristina,
Your colors are so rich and jewellike and the details are beautiful. I like the idea of adding the parent/child scene, too. Looking forward to seeing what you end up doing for the portfolio!
-Jenn D.
Oh great!
I meant to say thanks to Michelle re the website advice. I'm working on it!...
Oooh - I *LIKE* that idea...like a companion peice to show how it would work together...EXCELLENT! ;^) thanks!
I love the colors-- the image is gorgeous! maybe you could do another illustration incorporating these elements but placing them in some sort of narrative? Ie A parent and child making tomato sauce? And then have both images in your portfolio...
oh yes, my question (sorry)...even though it's not truely CBI, should I include in in my portfolio? Thanks,
T
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- At 12:48pm on September 12, 2009,
Mark Karlins said… - I WILL BE TEACHING A NEW CHILDREN'S WRITING WORKSHOP.
I am the author of 5 children's books published by Simon & Schuster, Doubleday and Dial.
Starring Lorenzo, and Einstein Too. “With lyrical text, light humor, and compassion, Karlins fancifully celebrates imagination, individuality, and finding a place within one's family.” Booklist
Music Over Manhattan. “It doesn't get any better than this! A new classic.” Daniel Pinkwater, NPR
Salmon Moon. “Filled with splendidly contagious joy.” Booklist. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
Mendel's Ladder. Smithsonian Notable Book of the Year.
Place: Newbury
Time: Thursday evenings, 7-9. 6 weeks, beginning Sept. 24
Amount: $195 for 6 weeks
Please let me know if you are interested.
Thanks,
Mark
www.markkarlins.com
mkarlins@verizon.net
- At 10:38am on June 3, 2009,
Barbara said… - Thank you for your kind comment. Your work is really beautiful. It's taking me some time to figure out how to use this social networking site... and I am a web designer by day! Maybe I just need another cup of coffee...
- At 9:46am on May 12, 2009,
Nancy Cote said… - Hi Michelle,
Congratulations on receiving the Ann Barrow Scholarship. Ann and I were friends and belonged to the Freelance Artists Network in SE Mass. She was the most wonderful person and is sadly missed by her friends.
- At 12:06pm on April 28, 2009,
kathy weller said… - Thanks SO MUCH for your message!! What a wonderful thing to won. I'm so buoyed by it! And a HEEE-UUUUUUGE CONGRATS on your Scholarship win!!!!!!! That is AMAAAAZING!!!! I'm SO HAPPY for you!!! :) :)
I really liked your poster a lot!! It was among my fave picks! So carefree and whimsical, nice color palette!! Just joyful.
Take care!
Kathy
- At 11:20am on April 27, 2009,
Bonnie Jean Toomey said… - Yes, Michelle, so nice to meet you as well. Your work is beautiful. I was so glad to put your face to the name.
- At 9:51pm on April 19, 2009,
Nancy Morrison said… - Oh... Michelle... just checked out your website. I love your illustrations. What a beautiful, free, loose, and energetic style! Lovely!
I have to warm back into drawing. Haven't done any for a while... but have done a lot of writing stories. Now I am reviewing what makes a good children's illustrated story from my classroom teacher reading books and by reviewing stages of reading development at these ed publishers:
http://www.rcowen.com/
and
http://www.charlesbridge.com/client/client_pages/submissions.cfm
I'm starting with those two. Will branch out from there.
In the next several weeks I'll try and post an illustration if I can figure it out. :) Thanks for including me in the group!
Nance
- At 11:47pm on April 10, 2009,
Nancy Morrison said…
- Thank you so much! Nance
- At 6:46pm on April 10, 2009,
Nancy Morrison said…
- Hi Michelle,
I am hitting all the wrong buttons, it seems. But I am interested in joining if you are accepting new members. I have an art background and I have written a number of children's poems and stories which I want to illustrate myself. I also enjoy taking my own photographs for illustration research and photojournalism projects. I don't have a website or blog, but that is an upcoming interest, as well. That's me in a quick nutshell. Thank you very much. Nancy Morrison
- At 9:02am on April 8, 2009,
Anna J. Boll said… - Hey Michelle,
About Luna Rising... I think they folded last year or got gobbled up by a bigger group. Check this http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6472082.html?q=luna+rising
- At 12:17pm on March 24, 2009,
Anna J. Boll said…
- All the info you need is here:
http://www.nescbwi.org/2009/01/2009-new-england-scbwi-confere.php
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VOTING from Sept 20 to October 4th for ABC's Children's Picture Book Competition!!
Voting runs from September 20 - October 4th in the ABC's Children's Picture Book Competition!!
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I am so fortunate to be one of this year's finalists! I would really appreciate it if you'd cast your vote, once daily until October 4th! [And remember, if you do vote, leave a comment on Bella's blog sa… Continue
Posted on September 20, 2009 at 12:30pm —
ABC Children's Book Competition
The ABC Children's Book Competition for 2009 will be here soon. It's a great place to read the stories of up and coming author/illustrator teams.
There are twelve finalists this year (including yours truly :-) ). The author/illustrator team with the most online votes will receive a royalty-based publishing contract for their winning entry.
You may go to the ABC Book Competition website to vote, once daily, beginning September 20 -October 4th. The address is http://www.abcbookcompetition.org/5t… Continue
There are twelve finalists this year (including yours truly :-) ). The author/illustrator team with the most online votes will receive a royalty-based publishing contract for their winning entry.
You may go to the ABC Book Competition website to vote, once daily, beginning September 20 -October 4th. The address is http://www.abcbookcompetition.org/5t… Continue
Posted on August 25, 2009 at 1:54pm — 1 Comment
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