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Some women are so clingy!!
Another quick one this week for Illustration Friday! This week's word was TWISTED, and while I had LOTS of ideas, and several that I sketched out, this was the only one I managed to finish. *Sigh!*
Just been an unbelievably hectic week, with a deadline looming on a project I've been working night and day on before & after my day job, but I DID want to share some photos from the book launch party held on Monday for the most recent book I illustrated, Sunny the Sneaker. A big crowd showed up at the South Shore Pottery Shop in snowy Abington, MA to kick off school vacation week. The author read aloud to the kids and signed books. Ceramic plates with the likeness of "Sunny" were available to paint for those interested, and I taught some young artists how to draw the quirky little footwear. I also took open drawing requests from the kids (LOTS of open drawing requests!) and signed countless copies of the book! I had a line for over 2 and a half HOURS, but the kids were so fun & appreciative, it didn't seem like it! Overall it was a fantastic event, and I was happy to get to be a part of it!
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Illustrator, Michele G. Katz (Mit) and author, Michele Christian-Oldham
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More fun drawing with some talented boys
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| The line waiting to make requests!!! |
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| Two new friends & my best two "customers." Aiden, on the left , really kept me on my toes with his creative requests. He deliberately tried to challenge me with a rock band comprised of 2 great whites and a hammerhead shark (pictured) & then thought he surely had me stumped with his final request of a "giraffe laying on a couch, watching tv, holding a remote." The look on his face when I nailed it was priceless and one of the best moments of the day! |
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My dear friends, Noah & Evan, who came out to support me with their Mom, Leah.
(who has been supporting my art for more years than I can count!!) It was great to spend the day with them! |
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I would be remiss if I did not give a shout out my photographer, boyfriend, & biggest fan, Chris, who worked behind the scenes to save the day for me!!! I often wonder what I did to deserve him!!!
OK. Enough with the mushy stuff! I've got that deadline still looming, so it's back to drawing lions, lions, and MORE LIONS!!! Stay tuned to see what that is all about!!! As always, I appreciate you stopping by & love reading any comments you might be inclined to make!!
Your style is perfect for drawing on the spot like that. Great post.
ReplyDeleteSweet and funny!
ReplyDeleteWooooot wooot!! SO wonderful MIT! I am hooting and hollering for your wonderful book and book launch. Boy, you did a wonderful thing to take requests from everyone..that is a lot of hard work, but it's so awesome you did it for them. They look like they had a super time! Congrats again. I'm so so very happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been fun. And a high five for the illustrator (you) and the press (Chris)
ReplyDeleteWOWOWOWOWWWW! Awesome, awesome event. You were a big hit with the kids, no surprise there! Looks like it was a great and fun event. Congratulations!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute twisty snakes, too. :D
Sunny the Sneaker looks great. It's lovely to see these photos of you in action. Keep up the good work! (BTW I'm impressed you spotted that we've had 'space' twice on Illustration Friday!)
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