Frozen

Eric knew something was up when he and his family came home to find

their freezer in the middle of the kitchen floor. Yup, the "Frozen", veggies

decided to put on a show. With all the falling down, they had managed to move

the freezer away from the wall. That lazy lima bean and his french string bean

partner were rehearsing their frozen follies right there in the freezer.

Moral of the story, there is none. he he he he!!!

Okay, back to my rock. Have a wonderful week everyone.

Gotta Get Gone Again!!!

Hey Everyone, I've got to get gone for a minute, but I'll be right back to hangout

and play. I have to do some work! Now behave yourselves till I get back now

you hear??? he he he! Have a wonderfully creative week Yall!!

Flying

Camille and Brown got away just in time. She hadn't done her homework

or chores. She placed the balloon up to her mother's bedroom window and

got all the hot air she and Brown needed to take a balloon ride for the day.

he he he!

It's Friendship, Friendship!

This is a prompt from WW "Younger Frankenstein".

Frankie and Mo would remain best friends throughout their lifetime. And even though

they didn't fit in with everyone else they love each others and they

loved themselves! I love you just the way you are my friends!

Remember Lucy and Ethel singing the,"Friendship" song???

Okay to the tune of that he he he! Here we go!!!

If you're ever need a brain call my name,

If you're ever chased by a crowd scream real loud

If they ever run you down and tell us to leave this town

(Well still have)

FRIENDSHIP, FRIENDSHIP!!!!

That's the prefect planship!

When the village idiots are after you.

I'll still be true blue!

alotta lotta lotta boo boo boo!

he he he!

Thanks Everyone for making my 46th birthday such a treat!

he he he!

A Happy Germy Birthday to Me!!!!

If you know who this green woman is, then you and I are children of the 60's!

I wanted this green, shiny, beautiful, glowing, alien goddess, from the "Lost in Space"

series to be my friend and live with me forever. Athena was her name! She was

the most beautiful green girl I had ever seen and she might have even had a few

alien germs, but I liked her just the same. So since it's my 46th birthday

I took some need time and recreated her for If's Germs. Thanks to all my family,

blog Peeps and friends who have wished me a Happy Birthday! I love yall so much!!!!

Now make sure you wash your hands after reading this post he he he!

Makeup Works

I have been a Makeup Artist for many, many a year now. I still do it as a side job and I must

admit I love the stuff. It's something about doing a makeover or under on a woman and watching

the reaction. I'm the makeup artist to woman who don't like makeup. Most of my clients really hate the stuff and only wear it for T.V appearances , photo shoots, or weddings. This is an illustration I did for a possible business card. Yeah, I know I have my hands in 40 tills, but in this economy you had better he he he!

MAKEUPPPPPPPP!!!!

Have a great day.

Following the Pattern

Little Red knew that she need to keep to her same pattern on the way to

Grandma's but which one???

he he he!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

That Wicked City Woman

Treat or Treat meant something totally different for the

deranged Anna Bella Maria Mary Josephine Constance Karen Maryweather.

That name had caused her much distress as a young girl.

The constant teasing would drive her to a life of crime.

She has since changed her name to, "That Wicked City Woman"

I'm sure some of you know her. She comes over to borrow your car

and brings it back on E or not at all! Ask to use your expensive jewelry and never

returns it! Steals your parking space at the mall. Gets in the 12 items

or less line with of course 30 items. If you see this woman, there is

a world wide warrant out for her arrest! GEEEEEEEETTTTTTT HERRRRR!

He he he!

What the???

"Oh for crying in the beer cheese soup, who the heck is this?",

whined Marsha. She wanted Reggie all to herself.

Reggie was determined to make new friends no matter how

weird or strange. he he he! Happy Week everyone!!!

Chair Study

Nothing special just studying chairs.

Neo Soul Nursery Rhymes and Let Freedom Sing on the road

Neo Soul Rhymes Goes on Tour!

It's about to get busy!!! I start off with a book signing and then some singing. This is from the posting of my little Sister Coy Laverne Curry

Over at 2Geecheegirls.blogspot.com. Hope that some

of my friends and family can make it.

We are so excited! Thanks so much for your support!

Hi All,

Well as many of you know my new CD Neo Soul Rhymes Volume 1 is done and doing well! V also just completed a book that is gaining great notoriety "Let Freedom Sing" and is available in stores now. Our 8 City Tour launches this month on the 19th! Red Hippo Box is handling the promotion and the tour. I will keep you posted on dates and locations. For the month of September V and I will be doing the following:


BROWNSTONE BOOKS: Let Freedom Sing Book Signing
Brownstone Books, 409 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm-3:00 pm www.brownstonebooks.com/718.953.7328



WHOLE FOODS BLOCK PARTY: Neo Soul Rhymes Vol. 1
Whole Food's Block Party, Springfield Avenue, Milburn, NJ Saturday, September 11:00 am - 3:00 pm www.wholefood.com/stores/milburn/908.688.1455



AUNT JEAN'S TOY STORE: Neo Soul Rhymes Vol. 1
Aunt Jean's Block Party, 12 North Willow Street, Montclair, NJ Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:00 am - 4:00 pm www.auntjeanstoys.com/973.783.6100

Be sure and tell all your friends and family to come out and say hello and enjoy the events!

We look forward to seeing your face in the place!
2Geechee Girls!

LUNCCCCCCCCCCCH!!!

Is this one of the biggest lunches you've ever seen????

he he he!! A piece I did for Watercolor Wednesday.

Welcome To the Woods

Cous Cous really knew how to empress the ladies.

He really wanted to show his new neighbor, Miss Slappy his skills.

He would almost have killed her trying.

Have a joyful weekend!

It Cost to much to live here in Jersey

Well, my husband and I are considering relocating.

IT'S STRAIGHT SCARY PEOPLE!!!!!!

I can't imagine living any where else. All I have ever

known is New Jersey exits 145, 143, and 130!!!

WHAT IS WE'S GONE DOOOOOO!!!!

Okay, I know, " Man up and deal right?"

I will know by Dec 1 if we have to move. The only way for

me to shake the scary feelings was to draw so I came up with this.

The only person that really won't mine is my cat Kirby the fearless

and the over weight lover. I will keep you posted.

Pray yall! I AIN'T READY TO LEAVE JUST YET!!!

Seth's first Day

Lady Good Nectar has the Bear Family over for Costume Tea Party

Oh Dear, I invited the bears over for Tea this afternoon.

When I opened the cottage door the poor dears ran away!

I thought I'd told them that it was a costume Tea and that

I would be dressed as a Mime. Mrs. Bear let me have it for

scaring poor baby bear to death. He doesn't take kindly to

clowns and Mine, but he sure ate his weight in tea and crumpets.

He he he!

Down The Rabbit Hole Again

Hello Family,

Oh well, It's that time again. I have to go under. Lots of work has come and I am grateful for each and every job as my wonderful and talented husband has been out of work for almost 6 years. It's a sign of the times. The tables have turned and now I am the bread winner for the family for a little while at least. Zoe is resting and we will not be sending her to school if she is not feeling better by tomorrow. That's the last thing any parent needs is another kid coming to school sick and spreading the joy! And all the parents said, "AMMMEEENNNN!" I will post on the weekends or when I finish a few things until then Yall behave yourself!! Have fun and laugh alot and be very, very creative!

Hugs and Plenty

Okay it's down

down

down

Zoe's First Day

Well, Yall... Zoe, my beautiful and talented almost nine year old will be starting third grade

on this Wednesday coming. Yesterday she woke up with a sore throat

and now she is coughing a little. She is now in my bed. It's 5:25 am

eastern time and I have a little itch in my throat too. I've been up since

3:25am this morning check and working on her.

This child cannot afford to miss the first day of school!!!!

Well just have to play it by ear. So, she ain't really feelin' school

right now. What is wee's gone do?????

HELPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!

Magnify

His wife was concerned about his health and quickly placed him on the latest diet plan.

The man wasn't even trying to hear anything about any new Magnify Diet!

This diet came complete with super magnifying glass, instructions and a card that said, "Good Luck Sucker!" I suppose you want to know what the instructions said???

Yup you guessed it!!! Hold the super magnifying glass up to your small portion breakfast,

lunch or dinner to, of course make it appear to be a larger portion, there by satisfying your

desire for a larger meal. He he he!

Have a good one folks

Duh,

Have you ever had one of those days as an illustrator or, one who creates, when you just can't seem to do anything right??? Maybe your wrote down the message wrong or you didn't get all that the client said before you hung up the phone? Oh well, anyway, I had the kind of day. I think my brain fell out of my head and somehow ended up on the bottom of my shoe. Okay, the client asked me to do character studies, but some how I totally missed what style they wanted it in. They wanted my tradition collage style seen here.

Anyway, now that we are all on the same piece of paper I can start doing what they have requested of me. Lesson learned: Get all the information you can before you start a job. Listen very intently and purposefully as well. Write every single thing down. Ask questions. If they have samples of your work as them to refer to the style the would like you have you do the work in. Of course their time is important, but so is YOURS. Get as much as you can so that you can follow through without problems. I have bared my soul today and I'm just going to laugh this one off. So don't laugh at me laugh with me. Oops hee he he hee!

Have a good one Yall

Let Freedom Sing On Just One More Book

Hey Family, I got this wonderful email from two creators of a wonderful

Podcast called, Just One More Book. They shared with me that they choose

my most recent book, "Let Freedom Sing" to be a part of their discussion

on todays show at 12:00pm. I am so honored and humbled by this. If you

get a moment or two would you please be my guest and tune in? Just click on the link here

share.php and it will take you to the site. Thanks so very much my friends. I so appreciate eac and everyone of you precious, precious souls. Sending very many hugs out to all today.

Keep your heads up and let your light shine

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!!

Caution

Tabitha told her father

not to add to much

yeast. " I know what I'm

doing honey." he replied.

She had cautioned him

many, many times before.

There is still remains from

his last meal on the ceiling.

hee he hee !

Have a wonderful weekend!

Meet Davelean

Hello There,

Meet Davelean. She is just one of the newest

characters that I have had the pleasure to

work on. I love developing character for

books. So, of course I want to know what

Yall think. She is about 6 ish or 7.

Have a good one!

THANKS CAREN!

I got one of the nicest surprises on last week from a wonderful friend
Caren kdottiedesigns.typepad.com. Caren has one of the most beautiful

Blogs around. It's like a going to high tea, A garden party, girls night outs,

and A fabulously delightful Shabby Chic shop all in one!!! It's a pleasure so please

when get a moment or two check it out. Caren has was she calls,

PINK SATURDAY AND A GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to PINK SATURDAY! Has another week gone by so quickly? So glad you stopped by to visit me today....it's another GIVEAWAY!

In honor of our new website (see previous post), we are giving away to one LUCKY winner, a FAIRY DOOR of your choice. We have plenty that are PINK but you don't have to choose a pink one! Please leave a comment and if you would like you can jump on over to our website -( just click that button over there on the right) and let me know in your comment which Fairy Door you prefer!

Well I won!!!! Yeah, they picked my name out of hat and I won! I'm so excited about my little fairly door.

here is a picture of what these awesome fairy door look like!

So cute!!!

They are the cutest item. A beautifully painted door with wonderful details. If you would like to see it close up take a peek at Kdottiedesigns.com.
Of course if you would like to purchase one you can purchase online as well.
Thanks again Caren. I will treasure my Fairy door and take a picture of it when it comes so
you can all see where I've placed it. Thanks again Caren you made my day!!!
Have a good one everyone!

Wrapped

Auntie Harriet had kept the poor thing hidden in the back of the closet
until just the right time. She had worn Trixie to her high school prom
and wanted Jillian to help keep the tradition going.
Poor Jillian she had always known that Auntie Harriet
wasn't "Wrapped" to tight. Trixie was still alive and kicking!!!
hee he hee!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!

I'm doing the Happy Dance over these Awards!

I have been blessed to know so many, many wonderful and talented people
out in what I like to call, "Blogland". Some of these beautiful souls are
fabulous people that I might not have ever gotten the chance to meet
at any other time in this life. I hold things thing as precious and priceless.
I view each of you as valuable and precious. We are like vapors. Here
one beautiful moment and gone the next. I have been given some very
sweet awards and I want to thank these fabulous people.
First a very talent woman and sisterfriend Michelle Henniger
for the "Superior Scibbler Bloggy Award. Thank you so much Michelle I will always cherish this fine award.
This next ward was given to me by Janine who is a fabulous
artist and illustrator be sure and check out her blog. Thank you so much for this wonderful and fun award I really appreciate your kindness.
The next award comes from talented friend, who made me drool all over my computer key this morning
with her latest post called, " Food Art".
I gained 50 pounds while looking at it and reading it! thank you
Miss D BTW this award was created by Diana!
Then there is Ms.Shirley
The Bella Sinclair award has come full circle and this is just fabulous!
I love you Bella Sinclair
Thank you so very much my friends. I am so blessed by all of your kindness!
Thank you all for sharing these award with me and I will pass them on later
on in September as I am in the middle of working on some projects.
Thanks again Lovely Ladies you ROCK!

Mermaids a Plenty

Lately, this is the only way I can get Zoe into the tube.
Hee hee hee!
Have a good one!

Impatience

Mr. Cobblepot grew more and more impatient with the thing that followed him.
His, "Impatient" character had always chased the ladies away. Girlfriend
was merely trying to give him a clue.
hee he hee he!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
V

About a month ago I got the most wonderful surprise from my very sweet Sisterfriend,
Ces This is a very special
blog award named after the a wonderfully, talented and hilarious children's book illustrator
and artist Bella Sinclair.

Both of these talented woman have been an inspiration in my life while at this blog.
I love them both for their unique styles and contagious humor.
They keep all of us in stitches out here in blog land. They are also very inspiring and encouraging as well.
It has been my awesome honored to receive such an award.
As many of you already know Bella and her children suffered a great lost
this year when her loving husband past suddenly.
It deeply touched all of our hearts. Bella is much like this beautiful
oak that Ces writes about. She is strong and sturdy and give much shade to all
that come near her. To Bella, know that you and the girls are in my heart and
prayers always and remember to laugh. Laughter maketh like a medicine and there is much healing in yours.
I waited purposely before posting this award because I really wanted to give it
to some very special Sister and brother friends in my life.
Those who have encouraged me when I really felt like giving up somedays.
Some of you will never ever know how powerful your comment are to me.
My heart just wells up with such gratefulness. The world is a better place
because of all of you. All of you beautiful souls who create works of wonder.
Thanks so much for sharing your talents with all of us.
And now I would like to present this awesome award to the following persons.

Mr. Eric Barclay
Mr. Peter Breese
Ms. Cheryl Pastor
Ms. Yoon See
Mrs. Roberta Barid
Ms. Tessa
Ms. Indigene
Ms. Amy Cartwright
Ms. Kathy Hare
Ms. Froggie
Mr. Tomas

You wonderful souls are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for being a friend.
I will be giving this award out again in about week so look out!
Have a great day.
Now pass it on!!!

Happy Anniversary Raymond

This is one of the scenes from a commissioned picture book that was
requested by Scholastic employees for their boss's retirement.
They told me that He an his wife of many years, love to travel.
On August 4th My best friend, lover, husband, and yes baby daddy
will be celebrating 14 years of marriage. Ray says that it's 14
years I say it's more hee hee hee! Ray, You are truly one of the
best choices I've ever made in life. We have been through so much
together and yet here we are. Still standing. Grow old along with me
the best is yet to be! Though tomorrow is not promised to us,
I just want to let you know today, I LOVE YOU BABY hee he hee!

Natalie's Monster Tails

When Natalie returned from her long summer vacation she'd
brought home more than Grandpa had bargained for.
Natalie explained that she had purchased the poor creatures
from a strange bubble gum machine in Lake Wood, NJ.
She told Grandpa that he needed to add on 3 more
rooms for the little darlings. hee he hee hee!
I'm going back to South Carolina to visit my peeps.
Just wanted to make you smile before I head on out!
Have a wonderful week everyone.
Fish and grits Yaw!!!!

Lady Good Nectar at the Circus

This is my entry for WibblyWobblyWoods.blogspot.om

Idle

Keshia, was funny, sweet and very beautiful. She and Tim enjoyed their
Saturday afternoons in the East Village visiting their favorite stores and cafes .
Tim would not be,"Idle"about his feeling for her any longer.
He liked it so much that he thought he'd better put a ring on it!!!! hee he hee hee!
For my niece Neille bug and her new Husband
Steve. I love you both so much!
Yaw have a wonderful weekend K!
V

Family Reunion

Ray knew that his very americanized children would again try
to stir up trouble at the annual Hung family reunion. Even though
they said nothing, he could see and hear them plotting devilment
in their little heads. This time Aunt May and cousin Charlie
would truly get it in the end. hee hee hee!
Happy Wednesday everyone.

What's On My Desk or What are you Drumming Up???

Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to give you all a peek of what's on my desk right now.
I've been working on a second book that I've had the pleasure of
illustrating called "Drum City". I wasn't able to show, just yet, the
finish pieces. This was the first cover that I worked up. It has been
redone a few times now. He he he hee hee! I don't always get it
dead on. Sometimes it take 50/and 11 tries to get it right!
I will keep you all posted and show what I can when I can.
All in all, I'm enjoying the whole process. Even when I get
a little frustrated and stressed I get the joy of doing what I love.
Have a great week my friends.
Oh and please, please, please don't get offended if I don't
response to your comments right away. I'm going back under
my rock to finish up some more wonderful stuff. Mama says,
I can't come out to play till my desk is clean, but every once
in a while I'll come to the window and you throw your pebbles
it's our little secret yall! hee he hee hee

Bonjour Monsieur Kiwi

My wonderful friend Yoon See sent me a cute little challenge about
a week or two ago and I just got a chance to do it. She sent me a picture of a kiwi that she was having
for breakfast and wanted to see what I might do with it. She sent a Kiwi to a couple of us
and this is what I did with mine. Meet Monsieur Kiwi! hee hee hee! It's funny because
I don't eat Kiwi, but I would take this one home hee he hee! thanks so much Yoon
for challenging me to stretch my imagination. It was fun! Have a good week
everyone!

Hollow

Wofie always had that "Hollow" feeling deep inside. That was until Red came over
with a treat just for him and him alone! Red felt that even Wofie boy deserved
to be celebrated. Maybe this would even put him on a new road to doing
good! hee hee hee!
Just stuck my head in to say hello and to thank YOU BEAUTIFUL SOULS
for all your encouraging words. I'm still working and will be back soon
with more wonderful stuff to show and share. YOU FOLKS ROCK!!!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Grits and shrimp Yall!

The Bella Sinclair Award from Ces

Hello Family,
I've been meaning to post the wonderful awards that some of my Sister friends have given me. It's been so very
busy around here for me and I really haven't had the chance to post them like I wanted to, but I got this
message from Ces and honestly it stopped me in my tracks.
You ladies are to kind, so to my Sister friends, Tessa
and Art Fan Ako and Sabbio Thank you beautiful ladies for your kindness shown towards me. I send you each much happiness, hugs and kisses from the bottom of my heart thanks again and again.
I got the most wonderful and moving comment from my Sister Friend Ces
asking me to accept this very special and wonderful award. I am always, always honored when anyone of you
give me an award. I am grateful to have such wonderful and beautiful souls in the blog world who care so much
to even pick me. I don't always get to post them right away because of work, but please, please, know that
each one touches my heart and I appreciate each one and hold them all in the highest esteem. Many of you
know about the tragic and untimely death of one of our dearest blogger friend's husband,"Bella Sinclair Bella and her family were in the process
of moving back to the states from Japan when her husband suddenly passed away. This came as such a shock
to all of us! If any of you know Bella Sinclair
she is one of the nicest, hilariously funny and super talented woman out here today. She is amazing!
I miss her deeply and I know that many of you miss her as well. Life is so fragile. One moment we are laughing
and creating and in the next we are dealing with the most painful situations that cause us to scream out
in deep sadness and heavy sobbing. We know that Bella will be back and we will be here to receive her with
open and loving arms. Not to preach at you or anything of the sort, but I would encourage us all to hold the ones
we love so dearly closer today. To turn around and get the last bump of the fist or that hug or kiss and say, " I love you."
Thank you Ces for this beautiful award.
Have a wonderful 4th of July Everyone!