I wrote a blog post about my illustration process, the blog post address is:
http://sara-kahn.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-next-big-thing-global-blog-tour.html
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Seasons, Rhymes in Time arrived from the printer!
The book I spent the last two years illustrating: Seasons, Rhymes in Time arrived from the printer. I like the way they printed the spot UV on the cover, it makes the leaves shiny and the white part matte.
I wrote a blog post about my illustration process, the blog post address is:
http://sara-kahn.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-next-big-thing-global-blog-tour.html
I wrote a blog post about my illustration process, the blog post address is:
http://sara-kahn.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-next-big-thing-global-blog-tour.html
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
TRUCK STOP Book Launch- Melissa Iwai
When I first was offered the manuscript in 2011, I was so excited to see it was written by Anne. I’ve been a big fan for a long time. She`s written over 100 children’s books for all ages, on topics ranging from boats, history, mythology, to the first day of school, bugs, to the seasons. Go check out her collection of books here! Needless to say, I didn’t need much time to think it over and said “yes” to my editor immediately.
Most people don’t realize it, but usually the author and illustrator don’t meet or collaborate at all on the book. Exceptions are made, of course, if they are married, related, or perhaps have worked together in the past. So it was such a pleasure last week when I finally had the opportunity to meet Anne in person. We had been corresponding via Facebook for the past year after I turned the artwork in (yes, it takes a year for a book to be printed!)
I knew I wanted to use collage for the illustrations of TRUCK STOP. I like painting, but I feel that collage forces me to keep the shapes simpler and that's what I wanted. So the artwork is a sort of combination of both. Parts of it are painted (the skies and a lot of the paper used in the collages). But I glued everything together to make a whole.
I knew I wanted to use collage for the illustrations of TRUCK STOP. I like painting, but I feel that collage forces me to keep the shapes simpler and that's what I wanted. So the artwork is a sort of combination of both. Parts of it are painted (the skies and a lot of the paper used in the collages). But I glued everything together to make a whole.
Melissa Iwai © 2012
I also wanted to incorporate white space into my artwork to give it some lightness. The structure of having each truck drivers introduced along with their breakfast item lent itself well to that approach.
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| Melissa Iwai © 2012 |
Anne and I will be doing book events in the area. If you are nearby, please stop by and get a signed copy! We will both be at Book Court in Brooklyn at 11 am on June 1. I will be alone at Greenlight Bookstore participating in some “Artists’ Battles” (I’m a little nervous since I’ll be “competing” against Sophie Blackall and Sergio Ruzzier and Melissa Guion….!) this coming weekend, May 18 at 11 am. Come cheer me on!
In the next two weeks, Anne and I will also be doing a blog tour. Our book will be reviewed and given away on several blogger’s sites. I will be tweeting about it and will also be hosting a give away of a signed book on my blog, The Hungry Artist, so stay tuned.
Here are some giveaways already going on if you want to try and win a copy!
For some fun free downloadable games, puzzles, and coloring sheets based on TRUCK STOP, please visit the Activity Sheets section of my website here!
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Vicky Rubin - Book Expo America auction piece
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| The Tailors and the Snail, Mother Goose Rhyme |
Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are was banned when it came out for its new and, for the times, disturbing content, and he battled with editors for four years over the content before they agreed to publish it. Read about the censorship here. His In the Night Kitchen has also been frequently challenged because of its depiction of nudity.That's why book lovers need to continue this fight. Here is info about the auction:
Monday, May 6, 2013
Madonna Davidoff at Book Expo America
One of my original illustrations will be auctioned off at the
on May 29, 2013 from 5:30 -9:30 PM
during the Book Expo America at the Javits Center in New York City
The proceeds of this auction will support freedom of speech for everyone
in the children’s books industry.
in the children’s books industry.
The Book Expo America runs from May 29 - June 1,2013
My illustration and design for the Picture book entitled:
At Home Around the World
Written and illustrated by Madonna Davidoff
© 2012 Madonna Davidoff
publication date: Sept.2013 published by BaliBliss Press
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Donna Miskend - Jumpin' In Those Spring Showers!
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| Ha! Bunny Splash, © Donna Miskend 2013 |
web site: www.DonnaMiskend.com blog: www.donnamiskend.blogspot.com
Monday, March 18, 2013
Vicky Rubin - Mother Goose
I Had a Little Husband
I had a little husband no bigger than my thumb,
I put him in a pint-pot, and there I bid him drum;
I bought a little handkerchief to wipe his little nose
and a pair of little garters to tie his little hose.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day!
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Ginger Nielson ~ New Book
This is the newest book I illustrated. From Little Peanut Books. The book comes with an interactive lullaby that can be heard with a scan from your smart phone or just by visiting the publishers website.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Vicky Rubin - Mother Goose
The Tailors and the Snail
Four and twenty tailors went to kill a snail
The best man among them durst not touch her tail
She put out her horns like a little Kyloe cow.
Run, tailors, run! She'll kill you e'en now.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Mother Goose: Laura Goetz
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| c 2012 Laura Goetz, Little Miss Muffit |
Little Miss Muffit is a pastel illustration in the Mother Goose Re-Imagined, CBIG Exhibit at the Flinn Gallery. The show features Mother Goose illustrations in a variety of art styles and mediums. An event for children's book lovers of all ages, open until January 16, 2013.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
CONVERSATIONS with Donna Miskend: ART
CONVERSATIONS with Donna Miskend: ART: Mother Goose-Interview with the Artists Part I I as part of the exhibit: Mother Goose Re-Imagined Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Pub...
Head on over to the above link where a few CBIG illustrators discuss their art process.
Head on over to the above link where a few CBIG illustrators discuss their art process.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Mother Goose - Diana Ting Delosh
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| Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater © Diana Ting Delosh |
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| Twinkle Twinkle Little Star © Diana Ting Delosh |
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| 3 Bold Mice © Diana Ting Delosh |
I hope you get a chance to view the art on site before the show ends on January 16th. This blog is just giving a taste of the wonderful art and the lovely venue.
For more info - Please visit: dianadelosh.com.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Mother Goose Re-Imagined Reception Photos
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| From left to right: Clare Pernice, Wallace West, Donna Miskend, Deborah Cuneo, Lisa Lavoie, Diana Ting Delosh, Roberta Rivera, Kitty Leech, T. T. Tyler, Angelique Anderson, Vicky Rbin, Barbara Mason Rast, Marilyn Papas, Leeza Hernandez, Laura Goetz, H. R. Karpes. Photo Credit - Elaine Ubina |
The December 6th opening reception For the Mother Goose Re-Imagined CBIG Illustration exhibit at the Flinn Gallery was by all accounts a very festive and successful event. The above group photo of CBIGers at the event was taken by photographer, Elaine Ubiña, www.fairfieldcountylook.com. Please read the article and see more photos of the event at: http://www.fairfieldcountylook.com/index.php/parties/2176-flinn-art-gallery-opening-for-mother-goose-re-imagined
The Mother Goose Re-Imagined exhibit is ongoing until January 16th. All The Original art and some Art Prints are on sale at the gallery.
Flinn Gallery Greenwich
Greenwich Library, 2nd floor
101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-622-7947
http://www.flinngallery.com
Mother Goose Re-Imagined Artist Panel Discussion
On Sunday, January 6th at 1pm, there will be a panel discussion at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, CT.
Join CBIG illustrators: Marilyn Papas, Clare Pernice, H. Ruth Karpes, Lisa Lavoie and Roberta Rivera, for a lively panel discussion moderated by Donna Miskend. There will also be a demo by Roberta Rivera.
The Mother Goose Re-Imagined Illustration Exhibit runs until Jan 16, 2013.
Featuring Original art by CBIG artists: Angelique Anderson, Deborah Cuneo, Diana Ting Delosh, Laura Goetz, Leeza Hernandez, Mike Herrod, Sara Kahn, H. R. Karpes, Anna Kim, Anna Koffsky, Lisa Lavoie, Kitty Leech, Donna Miskend, Sawaka Norii, Marilyn Papas, Clare Pernice, Barbara Mason Rast, Roberta Rivera, Vicky Rubin, Tatyana Starikova, Chery Taborsky, T. T. Tyler, Brian Yanish.
The original art and prints are for sale at the Flinn Gallery.
Gallery hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat - 10am - 5pm
Thurs 10am - 8pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
Flinn Gallery Greenwich
Greenwich Library, 2nd floor
101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-622-7947
http://www.flinngallery.com
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Mother Goose - Laura Goetz
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| c Laura Goetz 2012, Mary Mary Quite Contrary |
Mary Mary Quite Contrary, is a Mother Goose Rhyme that has been passed down through oral tradition and published over centuries. The origins are steeped in history. One theory is the rhyme refers to Mary Tudor, nicknamed Bloody Mary, who was the daughter of King Henry VIII.
I learned the words as a child, (the Mother Goose Club Version) unaware of the history or meaning. Although the history is interesting, I chose to illustrate the rhyme on a more cheerful note.
My garden was the inspiration for this illustration. In this painting, my daughter is portrayed as Mary, and if you look closely you can see her rabbit Daisy. This illustration was painted with Winsor Newton watercolors on Arches paper.
To view more of my art: www.lauraspencil.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Donna Miskend - Artists Memories of Mother Goose
CONVERSATIONS with Donna Miskend: Art: Mother Goose - Interview with the Artists Part I as part of the exhibit: Mother Goose Re-Imagined Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Public Lib...
Go to the above to link to read Donna's conversation with a few of the CBIG artists that are in the Mother Goose Re-Imagined illustration exhibit at the Flinn Gallery.
Go to the above to link to read Donna's conversation with a few of the CBIG artists that are in the Mother Goose Re-Imagined illustration exhibit at the Flinn Gallery.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Happy Holiday Greetings
Happy Holidays to Everyone:
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza!!
This is an illustration I did inspired by my daughter growing up in Switzerland
where she learnt how to ski and snow board.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Mother Goose - Roberta Rivera
He went fishing
In other men's ditches.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Mother Goose Re-Imagined Exhibit - Donna Miskend
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| Mary Mary Quite Contrary © Donna Miskend2012, ink & watercolor, |
my web site: www.donnamiskend.com
my blog: donnamiskend.blogspot.com
for the first in a series of interviews with the exhibiting artists click here and join us on Jan. 6 at 1:30pm in the gallery for a panel discussion moderated by me with: Marilyn Papas, Clare Pernice, H. Ruth Karpes, Lisa Lavoie and Roberta Rivera who will also do an art demonstration.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Mother Goose - Angelique E. Anderson
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© A.E.Anderson |
". . .Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. . . ."
The theme of Mother Goose was such a fun, fanciful subject matter. At first I felt this was going to be a challenge. But after I built the 3D model of Humpty, I was propelled by the images I saw in my mind. And everything else just fell into place. Now I am inspired to expand and do more illustrations based on the various tales of Mother Goose.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Mother Goose- Ann Koffsky
Cows, Pigs, and Mice--Oh My!
This was such a fun project to work on! I think the subject matter is pretty obvious for each piece, but I will list them anyway:
The cow jumps over the moon, This little Piggie, and Hickory Dickory Dock, respectively.
You can see more of my work at www.annkoffsky.com.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Mother Goose - Lisa Lavoie
I sketched out a dummy book based on the Old Mother Hubbard rhyme. I finished these three pieces.
Title: He was Dancing a Jig!
Old Mother Hubbard -"When she came back
He was dancing a jig."
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Title: She Went to the Barber's
Old Mother Hubbard- "She went to the barber's
To buy him a wig;"
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Title: The dog was a-spinning!
Old Mother Hubbard,
"She went to the sempster's / To buy him some linen
When she came back / The dog was a-spinning."
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Lisa Lavoie illustration
The Real Mother Goose - Marilyn Papas
The Real Mother Goose
The tombstone of Mary Goose rests in The Old Granary Burial Ground in Boston, Mass. Tourists think this is the tombstone of Mother Goose. Elizabeth Goose is the real Mother Goose, however. I chose to show her claiming her rightful place in folkloric history in this illustration. She annoyed neighbors with her awful singing to her grandson, and her son in law printed up pamphlets of her songs of various rhymes to sell in town in 1719.
© Marilyn Papas, 2012
Baba Blacksheep
Based on "Ba Ba Black Sheep", this illustration shows a sweater maker trying to find some black wool for his next batch of sweaters. There in NYC's Central Park is none other than Baba Blacksheep on her old 10 speed bike with three bags of freshly shorn wool. She replies with the Greek greeting, "Yassou! Yassou!" instead of "yes, sir, yes, sir". Sheep Meadow is close by, and the happy sheep responds, "three baags full!"
© Marilyn Papas, 2012
Pease Porridge in the Pot
"Pease Porridge Hot" is a very old Mother Goose rhyme based on the many meals people made out of pease porridge to get by. I chose to show how in England in the late 16th century, sellers of pease porridge yelled out to passers by, " Hot grey pease and a suck of bacon". This was tied with a string and pulled away for the next customer to suck on to add flavor to the bland porridge. A child is hoping to name the puppy in the pot of porridge "Pease Porridge".
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Mother Goose - Madonna Davidoff
My illustration for this month's theme Mother Goose Rhymes:
I chose THE CROOKED SIXPENCE
Mother Goose Illustration: The Crooked Sixpence © Madonna Davidoff 2012
THE CROOKED SIXPENCE
There was a crooked man, and he went a crooked mile,
He found a crooked sixpence beside a crooked stile;
He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse,
And they all lived together in a little crooked house.
Mother Goose - Sara Kahn
I chose these three Mother Goose Rhymes to illustrate, because they are about Robins, one of my favorite birds. These illustrations are watercolors on 300lbs Arches watercolor paper. They are all 24"x 30"framed
Title: Kindness: Illustration for the Mother Goose Rhyme:
The little robin grieves
When the snow is on the ground,For the trees have no leaves,
And no berries can be found.
The air is cold, the worms are hid;
For robin here what can be done?
Let's strow around some crumbs of bread,
And then he'll live till snow is gone.
Title: Rhythm: Illustration for Mother Goose Rhyme:
Little Robin Red-breast
Sat upon a rail,
Needle, naddle, went his head,
Wiggle, waggle, went his tail.
Title: Hide and Seek: Illustration for the Mother Goose Rhyme:
PIT, pat, well-a-day,
Little Robin flew away;
Where can little Robin be?
Gone into the cherry-tree.
Title: Kindness: Illustration for the Mother Goose Rhyme:
The little robin grieves
When the snow is on the ground,For the trees have no leaves,
And no berries can be found.
The air is cold, the worms are hid;
For robin here what can be done?
Let's strow around some crumbs of bread,
And then he'll live till snow is gone.
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| Mother Goose Illustration: Kindness © SaraKahn 2012 |
Title: Rhythm: Illustration for Mother Goose Rhyme:
Little Robin Red-breast
Sat upon a rail,
Needle, naddle, went his head,
Wiggle, waggle, went his tail.
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| Mother Goose Illustration: Rhythm © SaraKahn 2012 |
Title: Hide and Seek: Illustration for the Mother Goose Rhyme:
PIT, pat, well-a-day,
Little Robin flew away;
Where can little Robin be?
Gone into the cherry-tree.
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| Mother Goose Illustration: Hide and Seek © SaraKahn 2012 |
Thursday, November 29, 2012
CBIG/Flinn Gallery Mother Goose Show
Dec 6, 2012 - Jan 16th, 2013
Opening reception: Thurs, Dec 6th - 6 -8pm
Exhibiting members include:
Angelique Anderson • Deborah Cuneo • Diana Ting Delosh
• Laura Goetz • Leeza Hernandez • Mike Herrod •
Sara Kahn • H. Ruth Karpes • Anna Kim • Ann Koffsky •
Lisa Lavoie • Kitty Leech • Donna Miskend • Sawaka Norii
•Marilyn Papas • Clare Pernice • Barbara Mason Rast •
Roberta Rivera • Vicky Rubin • Tatyana Starikova •
Cheryl Taborsky • T. T. Tyler • Wallace West • Brian Yanish
Gallery hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat - 10am - 5pm
Thurs 10am - 8pm
Sun 1pm - 5pm
Flinn Gallery Greenwich
Greenwich Library, 2nd floor
101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-622-7947
http://www.flinngallery.com
show is sponsored by Friends of Greenwich Library
Check our CBIG Events & Exhibit News Blog to see what we're up to or visit the CBIG website.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Deborah Cuneo - NEW WEBSITE!
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| New Illustration Website! - deborahcuneoillustration.com |
I'm very excited to announce the launching of my new website! I hope you'll check it out and let me know what you think, either in the contact form on the site or here on the blog in the comment section. To join my mailing list, just use the contact form on the website. Looking forward hearing from you!!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The Pugs Been Released - Diana Ting Delosh
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| Once Upon A Midnight picture book Story by Kelly Morrison Handerhan Illustrations by Diana Ting Delosh |
I will be blogging about my illustration process behind this book on my blog dtdelosh.blogspot.com.
Just click on Once Upon a Midnight to buy on Amazon.
Please visit my website: dianadelosh.com.
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