Monday, March 26, 2012

News! People Magazine!























"That's What I'd Do" written by Jewel, my new book due out in September. It will come with a CD of lovely song, sung by Jewel, that goes along with the book.

Here is a link to an article about it on People's website
http://celebritybabies.people.com/2012/03/26/jewel-to-debut-first-childrens-book-thats-what-id-do/

Saturday, March 24, 2012

A Rainy Saturday and Bunny Paints











































I used to work in an office doing educational software type things. I was lucky enough to work with some great people like Guy Francis, Jim Madsen, Hala Wittwer and Maryn Roos. I remember we were talking about weather it is worth it to buy expensive paints and paper and brushes, or if it is really a matter of talent period. Do you need the special Bob Ross brush to paint foliage?

I don't really know the answer

Today was a great rainy do nothing day. The kids have been wanting to paint, so we did. I did these 2 minute head studies with cheap-o Crayola bunny paints and crappy brushes on 11x17 printer paper.

Ok I will say this, confidence is the best thing you can spend your money on. There is something so refreshing about breaking out of the mold not agonizing or noodling a drawing. Just laying it down in 2 minutes flat.

(Not that these are genius or that I prove the rule....ach I don't know what I am saying. Just have fun.)

Friday, March 9, 2012

Spring is for the Optimists












































Its true I really couldn't. I did try. I'll let you know if anything comes to mind.

amy