So I spoke at SCBWI NY a few weeks back and in my intensive presentation I told everyone that I blogged once a week, which is good advice to those of you starting out. Then, of course, I go on and break my own rule and I'm already behind in my posts. (Forgive me for last week)
In any case, I have to admit that I've been busy to the point of stressing out, but I need to post and so I'm just going to shotgun out some things that have been happening in my life these past few weeks and you can continue to pick and choose what you care to hear.
*Starting this week I will notify those librarians who will be getting books from my pile of books and I will send an invoice soon.
*Our family just adopted a dog! He's a Border Collie mixed with something else. We're still deciding what to name him. The shelter we got him at has called him Smudgy Pudgy (or Smudgy) which seems to fit, but we're not completely sold on it. I want to name him McLovin. My wife is strongly against it. I will entertain the idea of your dog name suggestions in my comments sectoin of this post.
*I've done some artwork for an upcoming art gallery show at the Nucleus Gallery. The theme is Dr. Seuss. Here' are my three contributions (I may possibly do Thing 2 if I have time)
* I took my kids to see the Fresh Beat Band live in concert yesterday. I think it was the first concert I've been to since seeing Tenacious D back in 2003? I will admit, I had a great time.
* I had to design the type for the French cover of Sidekicks. For years I wondered how a foreign publisher did this. Well, now I know.
* I'm still trying to figure out the appeal of Pinterest.
See you all next week
Thelonious Monk? (Dog name). :) That's my vote!
Posted by: Elizabeth Stevens Omlor | February 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM
When I first got my chocolate lab, Xena, I read that dogs respond better to two syllable names. I know what my students would say to call your newest family member, Sidekicks! He has that hero look about him; but then they all do to me. I hope that the gallery showing at some point will be virtual. Thanks for all humor, zip and zap in your work.
Posted by: Margie Culver | February 21, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Love your lorax drawing! especially how you went about the sky.
Posted by: Ben | February 21, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Love the cast shadow on the frame in the cat in the hat drawing. Great stuff!
Posted by: wouter bruneel | February 21, 2012 at 08:19 PM
OMG, McLovin! Ha, ha. Best dog name ever. We are adopting too! Probably a Golden Retriever who will be named after one of the Giants. But I gotta say, if you don't take McLovin, I might be tempted too! (Ha, my husband would def go for it, but I dont' think I could convince my kids)
Posted by: Corey | February 23, 2012 at 12:26 PM
I want you as drawn. That style is just what I want for my last book. Good work, follow the fun side of the family. Regards.
Eu quero dibuxar como vostede. Ese estilo é xusto o que eu quero para meu último libro. Bo traballo, sigue a pasalo ben a carón da familia. Saúdos
Posted by: An | March 04, 2012 at 03:43 PM
I recognize that look! We also have a fluffy border collie mix named Blue! My husband and I used the old guy in the movie Old School for our name inspiration Congratulations on adding to the family!
Posted by: Jamie | March 29, 2012 at 11:26 AM