A few weeks ago, I was commissioned to create a handmade picture book for actress Kerry Washington, star of ABC's “Scandal”. It was an exciting project and it allowed me to work alongside some beautifully talented women: my sisters Coy LaVerne Brantley Curry and Moo Karen McLendon Gunter, along with my sister-friend, Editor Karen Procter. This beautiful project was for the community organization, Cool Culture (www.coolculture.org), which addresses the absence of low-income families in the audiences of New York's wonderful arts, cultural, and scientific institutions. Bevy Smith, (Host of Dinner With Bevy- www.dinnerwithbevy), graciously presented the book to Kerry Washington. To God Be All the Glory for the opportunities that HE presents. Our God IS AWESOME!!!

Hope that you are having a wonderfully creative day!!

Somewhere over the rainbow birds fly high Be very careful when you look up for they might just poop in your eye! My version..... Have a great week.

I had a baby! Yes indeed she was living in my head for well over nine months and she was born last night. Meet Efaytayoh. He he he he! This little character has been begging to come out and play. Glad to finally have her out of my head and on paper! Best to you all. V

If's "Shy"

Something to make you smile. Sending you hugs and well wishes for better days ahead! Hugs, Shalom

Musings and mine. Hope that you are having a wonderful week! Shalom

Sing,make a joyful noise!!

Hey there! Just came by to let you know... IT'S HEREEEEEEEE! Yes now you can have your very own copy of Cedella Marely's, "Every Little Thing" illustrated by Me! Get the book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for under $10.00. Makes a great gift for Birthday's, Babyshower, Rosh Hashanah, and Christmas.

I came by to say, "Hey, I care!!!" Okay nothing more to see here people. Move on to a wonderful week. Shalom.

Kimee really had a crush on her teacher Mr. Martinez. She loved those funky pants and shiny shoe and oh boy the way he could tell a story. Have a great weekend Everyone! Shalom

When negative thoughts,words and people come a buzzin' just keep thinking big. I have had some major blows over the last couple of weeks and some of them took the very wind out of me for minute, but I have learned that what doesn't kill me fattens me for this journey. It's not enough to survive, we must thrive and live. Sometimes what is meant to hurt and mame can quickly turn out to be what cause us to move forward and grow. Encouraging all of you to live your best life and keep reaching for your own dreams. Have a sweet weekend. Shalom

Hello Blogger Family, I know it's been a while since I've been here. Thanks so much for your wonderful and kind words and comments. On Sunday evening I had to put down my 15 year old cat named Kirby. It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Kirby was my best friend and I miss him terribly today. I am lost for words and very sad. This is in memory of Kirby aka Dog boy. I love you man.

Hello Blogger Family, Thanks to my little brother Eric Barclay, I have had this little skit in my head for the last couple of days and had to get these ladies on to paper. Hope that you are having the best laughs today. Have a wonderful weekend oh and watch dem tooth fairies! Shalom

Hello Folks, Hope that all of you are enjoying this wonderful summer. It's been hot and humid and buggy and exciting. I wanted to share with you all a new book released just yesterday called, "Think Big". I am so excited about this one. I had fun working on it. Liz G. Scanton is the author of this wonderful book. She is about the sweetest person ever. Bloomsbury gave me all the creative freedom I wanted. Thanks so much for giving me some freedom and liberty on this project. I wanted to share some illustrations with you from the project. I will be posting some pieces for you to see. Hope this will brighten your day. Thanks to all of you beautiful people for you kind words and visits to this blog. Thanks for all your awesome energy. Shalom

Something I did a long time ago for a children's magazine. Happy Friday, Shalom

Have a swinging week everyone!

Hey Everyone, Hope that all of you good people are doing well. It's been a super long time since I've written or posted anything here. Life is moving at such a fast pace and I have been working and finishing up project after project. I wanted to personally thanks each and everyone of you Beautiful folks who come to visit my blog and leave such encouraging and sweet comments. Thank You all from the bottom of my heart. It is my joy to know and even speak to some of you. I'm going to be coming around to your blogs and leaving you all some love. Thanks for the support cause it means soooooo much! Beauty is just not a skin thing, it's a heart thing. You guys have beautiful hearts sho'nuf! Best to you all and hope that you are enjoying your summers! Shalom

Happy Father's Day! Have a great weekend. Shalom