Bring your umbrellas and check out some art for First Thursday. Here's a worthy SCBWI-related destination for those venturing out tomorrow: Local SCBWI illustrator Andrea K. Lawson is part of a group show called "Turning Point," featuring 2007 graduates of the Artist Trust Edge. The show has its grand opening Thursday, September 5––TOMORROW!––at... Continue Reading →
Wendy Wahman reading
The fabulous illustrator Wendy Wahman will be appearing from 3-4pm this coming Wednesday, August 21 at the Barnes & Noble store in Silverdale, WA, as part of a Back to School fundraiser for the Kitsap Humane Society (ongoing, 11m-4pm). Wendy will be reading, signing and leading drawing games! Get your paws over there!
August Sketch and Meet-Up
Attention: Illustrators and Other Interested Parties! This month's Sketch and Meet-Up will be at the Washington Park Arboretum next Thursday, August 22. Meet at the Graham Visitor Center at 10:30am. Be self-contained for your beverages and lunch (there's nowhere to buy food). Bonus: There is a rest room and lots of free parking! Hope to... Continue Reading →
Conference Sneak Peek: Sophie Blackall
2013 Annual Conference SNEAK PEEK presents SOPHIE BLACKALL Autralian-born, New York-transplanted illustrator Sophie Blackall might be best known for her lovably quirky illustrations in the Ivy and Bean series of chapter books, or she might have flickered on in your consciousness when she won the coveted 2003 Ezra Jack Keats Award for illustrating Ruby's... Continue Reading →
Kirk Parrish book release
Seattle-based illustrator Kirk Parrish is excited to announce that his book, The Pepperoni Palm Tree, is officially available! It's the story about the only tree of its kind in the world and a boy named Frederick, and delves into the challenge of being true to oneself while celebrating the uniqueness that enables each of us... Continue Reading →
Writer/Illustrator wanted
Just passing on a query from someone looking for help writing/illustrating a book for kids: Hi, My name is Bob Culliton. I live in Everett, and I am 74 years old. I'm going to write a digital children's book about an old Model A Ford Truck I own named Ahooga. It has had an interesting... Continue Reading →
Children’s Book Illustration Classes with Craig Orback
Children's book illustration classes with local illustrator Craig Orback are starting soon in Bellevue and Seattle. Visit him at his website and blog. Children's Book Illustration I Immerse yourself in the world of children’s book illustration with this introductory course. Through in-class assignments using a variety of media, you'll learn basic techniques to complete illustrations... Continue Reading →
TLCWorkshops – Professional Art Series 2012
SCBWI member Tara Larsen Chang is an experienced illustrator who was looking for more opportunities to hone her skills at a higher level and hence took it upon herself to organize a professional-level series of workshops here in the greater Seattle area. She managed to twist the arm of some of the best and brightest... Continue Reading →
A Few Goodies for the Illustrators
A few great links for illustrators to check out! Thanks to Laurie for sending!!Illustrators should head on over to Steven Salerno's blog for an amazing post about his artistic process in the development of his latest book project!Here's some required reading for anyone who thinks picture books are easy. Laurie's agency posted this fascinating account... Continue Reading →