New Book

New Book
Grandma's Purse

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Flawed


Jasmine's confidence on the inside always took care of her "Flawed" outside!
YOU GO GIRL!
I find it so amazing how we as women and sometimes men, measure
ourselves by what we see in magazines and television.
Everyday products are shoved at us with a price tag and promise that it will make
us look better ,feel better and sometimes perform better. As a makeup
artist, I get people asking me to make them look like this star or
someone else. It's a whole lot of pressure honestly. Some of them look
nothing like the people they admire. I can use the same brand of makeup and
technique, but in the end you can only be you. Flawed or not
the only you, you will ever have is you! Don't let it get lost
in someone else's idea of beauty is. Sometimes the very thing
that we deem a flaw is the very thing that makes us unique and beautiful!
"I am fearfully and wonderfully made and my soul know it right well"
Psalms 139:13-14
Peace

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Ruby Booker Is Back


Ruby Booker is back with a 4th book due in stores this month. I have the
pleasure and honor of being the illustrator of Ruby.
Derrick Barnes is a wonderful writer and I really enjoy working
on the wonderful characters he creates in Ruby's world.
I'm now working on the cover for the 5th book in the series. Maybe
I'll get a chance to show you a sketch or two. You can purchase Ruby
online at Barnesandnobles.com or Amazon.com.
Thanks for your support!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Break Out The Dancing Girls Nester Won an Award


Break out the dancing girls Bella Sinclair of Bellasinclair.blogspot.com has
given me a couple of awards. I just want to say thanks so much Bella
for thinking of me. I admire Bella's wonderful illustration style and
her hilarious humor. She is an inspiration to me lots of other
illustrators. Even in these rough times it's little things like this
that make life sweet! Thanks so much Bella you're the best Girly!!!
Ooh la la Yall!

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Climbing


Jacob found that he could lost for hours "Climbing" through the pages of
his favorite book.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Hot Chocolate


Good to the last drop it was! I just purchased some Hot Cocoa Mix
from my local food market and let me tell you it was wonderful!!!
It was imported from France. I tell you this stuff is magic! It's smooth,
rich and creamy and I think I'm addicted. However... the packaging wasn't
so special. I love packaging! Most of all the packaging from
the 50's, 60's and 70's! Of course because I'm an artist. We sometimes
by with our eyes first. I created this little label to put on the outside of the can.
Instant magic I call it. Mamma needs a little lift! Hope I made you smile today!
Have a most magical day my friends!

Friday, January 16, 2009

Pale


Take 48 turned poor Tyler "Pale" at just the mere thought of drinking one more can of
Nutra Kid. There had to be a better way to get money for his college education.
Poor Tyler. he he he

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Hippity Hoppity Something Warmer Please!!!


Morning Everyone,
Is it me or is this weather just crazy??? I live in Jersey and let me tell you the hawk, eagle and pigeons have ALL landed!!!! The wind chill makes it feel like a few degrees below 0. I'm not feeling Jersey right about now. It's just stupid cold outside. So cold I don't even want to get the kid up to go to school. My friends in the Midwest how do you deal with this? I did this little picture to brighten up these cold weather days. Hope it makes you smile even if it doesn't warm up your outsides. Please make sure you wrap up warm. Warm up your cars. Make sure you dress in layers and think warm thoughts. Have a wonderful day.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

WW "Sasha's Ice Balls


This is my finished piece for WatercolorWednesdays.blogspot.com The character changed a bit.
Okay she changed a lot he he he. The rough sketch was more of a girl of 5 or 6.
This is more of tweeny. Have a wonderful week everyone and watch out for Sasha!
he he he!!

An Awesome Award


Hey look Ma my first award of the year!!! This is so great. This award comes from
My friend Shiva Shalchi of Friendshipsinglove.blogspot.com Thank you Shiva for
this wonderful award. I accept it with all heartfelt thankfulness. Thank so much.
I don't know that I will get to send it out to other people right now. I am in
The middle of some projects, but I will get around to it my friend. Thanks so much.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Contained


Jackson and Seth just knew that Chef Simone's hat "Contained" some kind of magic.
How else could he make the cafeteria food taste so good.
And all the children said Amen!!!
he he he!!!

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Resolve


Jewel's teacher asked her to use Resolve in a sentence. " I am resolve to wear this ugly
uniform until something else more fashionable comes along!"

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year


Wishing each and everyone who visits this blog a very Happy, blessed, wealthy, and oh so very CREATIVE New Year!
Chao!