starry nights

I illustrated this picture to accompany a poem called, "So Many Nights", by Margaret Wise Brown.  It will be included in a Simon & Schuster Poetry Anthology coming out this Fall, edited by the late, great author, Bill Martin, Jr.  

My son and I have read his lovely books so many times.  They were Henry's first favorite books, and "brown bear" were some of his first words.  For a child who has had much difficulty learning to speak, this was HUGE for us, and these books hold a special place in my heart.  Bill Martin didn't learn to read until he was in college, and there's a wonderful interview where he discusses his childhood here.  

It was an honor and a thrill to be asked to be a part of something with his name on it, his books have been a constant presence in our home.  I've already introduced them to baby J.

Starry Nights

Starry Nights

I recently designed a "Goodbye" greeting card for a friend. This is the design of the outside of the card. Kitty in Space!! :)

Starry nights

This piece is from my first year with felt a few years ago.
Didn't I do a great job on the football?? No, I bought it in the applique section of my craft store.

=o)

Starry Nights

Maybe those stars are just little fireflies. I loved watching fireflies in the summer when I was little - wait a minute... I still do! This sketch hasn't found a home yet - perhaps as a promotional piece for next summer?

Starry Nights

In August starry nights hold a special place in heart. Every year on my birthday there is the Perseid Meteor Shower. Where you can see hundreds of shooting stars on the peak night. That's a whole lotta wishes! The best time to see them this year is in the early morning before dawn on August 12th and much better if you away from city lights.