Book Fair Poster!

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! This looks amazing! This is the first time I have seen my watercolor art in "published" form. I love the colors they chose for the rest of the poster. Very well done!

New York Book Fair!

Yesterday I received a very exciting phone call from LaNette in New York. She was wondering if I could create an illustration for their school's Winter book fair. She inspired me with words like "cozy" "warm" "books" "fireplace" and "snowy window scene." I couldn't resist! The image was playing in my mind before we hung up. The challenge: due the next day at 5:00pm!

That night (early this morning) I went to bed with the illustration penned and sized on watercolor paper, with some under painting completed. I woke up at 6am to get some work done before we went to town. On the way home I had the shocking realization that 5:00 New York time is 4:00 Iowa time! That provided me with the extra shot of adrenaline I needed! I finished at 3:30. Just in time to scan and send it.

The illustration is 81/2 by 11 and will appear on 11 by 17 posters that will be hung around town. It is exhilarating to think my little illustration will be seen around town in New York :) LaNette really liked it and we agreed that it was by the grace of God that it was completed on time. Praise to the Ultimate Creator!

WIP: Help me name this illustration!

It snowed a couple days ago and it might snow again tonight! I love snow, especially when it requires that you stay home all cozied up with a book and a blanket. I am hoping for lots of it this winter.

I am sticking to the hours of detail and am really pleased with the results! Although this is becoming a favorite of mine, I am completely stumped for a name. I want it to be something festive, warm and joyful. Any ideas? If so, please leave a comment below.

*WIP: In case any of you are like me, and didn't know what this means, WIP: Work In Progress. Watercolor coming soon!