When I found the site BeachBoundBooks, I was delighted with the first line: "I have a great love for books..." and then went on to read how the author of the site valued the ability not only to entertain, but to inform. I took a shot ... sent her The Bees Are Missing! ... and waited. The book is fun and entertaining, right? Beautifully narrated by a lovely human, with interjections from the meadowland animals. And then there's the inform part: There are bigger issues out there in the world, but for this little bee, it all comes down to being a bit of a slob, and learning the value of cleanliness, and how things we do affect others. Plus, he finds he has some pretty great friends! What a happy relief to finally get the lovely email with this awesome review attached! Thanks Stacie Theis, for your time and effort to get the word out!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Thanks! BeachBoundBooks!
When I found the site BeachBoundBooks, I was delighted with the first line: "I have a great love for books..." and then went on to read how the author of the site valued the ability not only to entertain, but to inform. I took a shot ... sent her The Bees Are Missing! ... and waited. The book is fun and entertaining, right? Beautifully narrated by a lovely human, with interjections from the meadowland animals. And then there's the inform part: There are bigger issues out there in the world, but for this little bee, it all comes down to being a bit of a slob, and learning the value of cleanliness, and how things we do affect others. Plus, he finds he has some pretty great friends! What a happy relief to finally get the lovely email with this awesome review attached! Thanks Stacie Theis, for your time and effort to get the word out!
Friday, July 26, 2013
From Start to Finish
When I first began drawing the illustrations for The Purples Are Coming! I had no formal training, just high school art class. Over the years birthday cards were hand drawn, and Disney characters that I sketched and colored were hung on my children's wall. So, I wasn't exactly sure how one goes about rendering something that doesn't get tacked onto a kid's wall, but will actually end up in a children's book. I didn't know what to expect (which is important, or I probably would have never begun the project), so I just picked up a beta digital drawing program and started fumbling through it.
Here is an example of one of my first drawings of Bella, Derdle and Dink... "stacked one on top of the other, just like one lamb, one kingfisher and one wren might stack, you would think."
And then... after weeks of tweaks and trials... here is the finished picture:
Here is an example of one of my first drawings of Bella, Derdle and Dink... "stacked one on top of the other, just like one lamb, one kingfisher and one wren might stack, you would think."
Renewed Blog!
Okay, I admit... I have neglected my blog. It's not that I didn't have anything to say :) it's just that, well, stuff happens, time flies. Anyway, I have finally started a website where I can post my illustrations, books, stories, tidbits about my teeny-tiny garden, the occasional craft project and my blog. So I invite you to...
hop over to sheriroque.com and visit
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