Thank you, Dr. Seuss

My book continues to develop, but I am disappointed by how much time I have spent writing and re-writing it. There aren't that many words on 32 pages, for heaven's sake! Pacing is EVERYthing, though.

My daughter Sarah is getting into reading biographies. She checked one out last week that has made all the difference to me. It seems that the late, great Dr. Seuss spent up to a YEAR per book just getting the words and rhymes just right. I have gotten mine polished and paced over about 7 weeks and have already completed the studies, grids, etc. for all the illustrations. And, I have about 8-9 images completed.

I'm not feeling quite so slow and foolish now. Mind you, a good "humble-ing" does everyone good now and then.

KB

Asleep (and not so much)

This book requires seven or eight images of this little girl asleep (or faking sleep).

The best thing about today's work: the subject announcing "That's me!"

KB

Almost

I got considerably further with this ink drawing and should complete the final rendering tomorrow or Thursday.

KB

Pencil Drawing

Busted!

I'm working on the illustration when the little girl has been caught and looks unrepentant and a bit naughty. This reference shot of Sarah just cracks me up! Hopefully the finished drawing will magically appear here Monday :)

KB

Billie and I

Alas, we have had construction going on in this house for exactly four weeks today. Hopefully, today is the end. I have (except for a fruitless trip to the mall) been hiding at my easel with a brush and my good friend Billie Holiday. Normally, it would have taken longer to get this far, although there is still a LONG way to go. I vividly remember all the red blooms on this vine clinging to the building.

I haven't tried scumbling with acrylic before today- boy is that different.

Back to the book tomorrow. It is kicking me, but I like what I'm getting. I'll post something at the beginning of the week :)

KB