Writing and illustrating

I am currently navigating the pre-published world of a picture book author and actively
submitting polished manuscripts to literary agents. Stay tuned!

I’m learning Procreate although I still like traditional media, like watercolor and linoleum. Digital art has so many options and an author/illustrator has a better chance of catching the right agent’s eye! Right place, right time!

Below are watercolor and color pencil tests.

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My 6th grade literary masterpiece…

I guess I should have paid attention to the hints that I might one day write for children.
I wrote and illustrated a book in 6th grade. You can see the cover is quite durable! 
I think the word count is around 2,000 words and it’s about eminent domain…ha ha ha…hmm. I love that my character’s name was Mrs. Mac Antosh though-I’m a Wenatchee girl!

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inside 80 cats.jpg
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My dad’s 80th birthday present. Completed and delivered before the big day!

My dad’s 80th birthday present. Completed and delivered before the big day!

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