Drum City (sneak Peak)

Hey there Family,

Some of you know that I have been busy working on a couple of new projects.

One of which was a wonderful story called, "Drum City".

It is due to be released sometime this year before Christmas

through Tricycle Press. It's a fun book about a boy who is over

heard playing his little pots and pans in his backyard. Everyone

in the neighborhood becomes curious and wants to joins in. Both children and adults

find all kinds of objects to make a drums from and form a city wide band!

The whole city becomes one big drumming band.

I have to say I so enjoyed working on this project. I got stretched

in so many different ways he he he he!

I will tell you that this is not the business for thin skinned illustrators.

Just because you like your illustration doesn't mean everyone else

will and so you have to take the critics and comments on the chin, build up

a thick skin and of course, don't take it personal. Remember this is what you love to do!

I have learned so much through the process. I will forever be a student

because I love to learn. With each new project I learn something new.

Here are just two spreads that I would

like to share with you. I'll let you know when it goes on sale.

Enjoy!!