Fresh off the drawing table, here is a quick peak inside The Book Nook. We are officially in the middle of sketching out the early concept art for our newest children’s book project, and the preliminary drawings are finally coming together. Every story starts with basic shapes, soft pencil strokes, and a lot of trialContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 7”
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Behind the Scenes: Part 6
Ever wonder how a picture book starts its journey? Right now in The Book Nook, we are buried in early draft sketches, capturing the raw energy and movement of our newest story before a single drop of color hits the page. These rough pencil lines are where the story first learns to breathe. Seeing anContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 6”
The wait is almost over! The date is finally on the horizon.
Our very first children’s picture book officially releases on October 3rd! Creating this story has brought so much joy. Filled with heart, wonder, and beautiful illustrations, I can’t wait for you and your little ones to explore it. Whether you are looking for a sweet new read-aloud for bedtime or a story to spark curiosityContinue reading “The wait is almost over! The date is finally on the horizon.”
Behind the Scenes: Part 4
There is something truly magical about watching a children’s story come to life long before the final colors are added. I am so excited to share another early rough draft sketch from one of our upcoming picture books. Building a book is a step by step journey of collaboration, imagination, and refining every little detailContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 4”
Behind the Scenes: Part 5
The storyboards are taking shape in The Book Nook. I wanted to drop in and share a raw, quick sketch from the draft table as our newest picture book builds momentum. Capturing the emotion in a scene before any painting begins is where the real storytelling happens. These initial drawings are the blueprint for everythingContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 5”
Behind the Scenes: Part 3
Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In ourContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 3”
Behind the Scenes: Part 2
A Quick Look at Our Early Concept Art Before a new scene ever makes it to full color, it starts as a simple pencil sketch. I love keeping these early drafts because they capture the exact moment a story idea begins to take shape. My kids always enjoy looking over these rough drawings during ourContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 2”
Seek Peak of Book Number 2
As many of you know, my team of illustrators and I have diligently been working on several children’s stories that will soon be available. I am super excited to announce the second book in our collection called “Wise Old Owl”.This adorable story follows a wise owl who seems to know everything about the forest, butContinue reading “Seek Peak of Book Number 2”
Behind The Scenes: Part 1
A Peek Inside the Artist’s Sketchbook Ever wonder how a book goes from a quick pencil idea to the final printed page? Today I’m sharing an early sketch from Sharing KindnessWherever I Go. My kids always love seeing the rough drafts before the color gets added, so I thought it would be fun to giveContinue reading “Behind The Scenes: Part 1”
The To Be Continued Book
What’s a book you never finished but still think about? I was thrifted shopping at my favorite local spot about 7 years ago. My belly was stretched to an enormous size and I walked with a slight waddle. I casually walked through the tight isles recalling other times I have visited. Different seasons ran throughContinue reading “The To Be Continued Book”
