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Sennelier oil sticks as A 2026 new Years gift
Happy New Year! I wish us all a creative, healthy, and happy 2026. As a Christmas present and New Year’s…
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orphan stories and painting Frances Hodgson Burnett
Yesterday, we went to the Pallas Theatre to watch Annie, the musical. It was a wonderful production, with many children…
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Artists journal – Weeks 10-13: procrastination
So lately, I’ve been reading the books below, which have influenced how I think about my picture book, though not…
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Artists journal – Weeks 6-9: Slow picturebook making progress
I didn’t post for a whole month (weeks 6–9) because I barely managed to make any progress with my picture…
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But therefore storytelling in Picture books
Recently, I came across the “But Therefore” storytelling technique, introduced by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. They…
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5 Classic Picture Books by author-illustrators to be inspired from
These are the five classic picture books you need to know, authored and illustrated by iconic figures in children’s literature,…
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Hi, I’m Maria, an electrical engineer by day and an artist and book lover 24/7.
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