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Is this the piece you were looking for? If you collect original art and are a fan of my Redwall picturebooks, leave me a comment and let me know which piece you are looking for! If it is still available, I will put it on the list to post at ETSY.

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Detail from a piece now available at Christopher Denise Original Art!

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Next Tuesday, January 25th is the on-sale date of Kevin Henkes’ newest picture book LITTLE WHITE RABBIT!

We recently traveled to Madison, WI to film a series of videos with Kevin Henkes in his studio, and we can’t wait to show you the first video featuring the making of LITTLE WHITE RABBIT in full this Thursday, January 2oth, on our blog.

In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek of what you have to look forward to:

Check back here for more news about LITTLE WHITE RABBIT and Kevin’s soon-to-be-launched brand-new website.  And be sure to stop by Under the Green Willow for all-things-Kevin and to hear more about Greenwillow Books!

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Announcing a number of art shows going on this weekend, Dec. 3-5.  This is a great time to support your independent artists, crafters and musicians. Get your loved ones something unique and one-of-a-kind this season. It’s so much more fun than hitting the malls. Instead enjoy a weekend of creativity and inspiration.

Friday: $99 Only Show Stoneworks Studios & Gallery   *  300 N. Ventura Ave.  Ventura, CA

First Friday at Stoneworks! 5% of all artwork sold helps local food banks and charities! Help local artists, help the community, and score some sweet art gifts for your loved ones!

I have 6 pieces in this show

Poster design by Evan Ames

Saturday:

Inside Is Delightful Art Show Space 2710  *   2710 W. Avenue 34 Los Angeles,  CA

An evening of pure awesomeness!!! Come see some great art by some of LA’s most talented and exciting artists. Enjoy live music and be around fun and creative people. We will have snacks and refreshments available.

Also we will have a merchandise table full of unique handmade goodies that artists will be selling at the show. You won’t want to miss out on this.

I’m organizing this show and so excited by so many talented contributions.

Poster design by Evan Ames

Sunday:

The Chroma Studios’s Secret Shopping Spree The Chroma Studio  *  8229 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 101

Find that extra special hand-made holiday gift in an unlikely place…a hair salon! Come join us on Sunday!

Artists include:
Julie Ego – “My Ego Jewelry”
Genevieve – “Scarves”
Jaimee Itagaki – “Scorpio Moon – Photographs/Jewelry”
Diana Levin – “Whimsical Fantasy Paintings/Jewelry”
Susan Yokoyama – “Mini Psychic Readings”
Zodax and Rosy Rings – “Candles”
Sandra Chang-Adair – “Banzai Chicks T-shirts/Jewelry/Magnets”

Complimentary gift wrapping, Barista/hot beverages & more!

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Just bought some wooden panels.  I am ready to start making new products to list in my Etsy store.

Bought Plywood small oval and square shapes to start making ornaments for Christmas.

Mixed Media mini paintings and collage originals!

Ordered glass and glaze to make pendents.

I will be putting those up for sale soon.

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The Original Art Show opening last week was a blast! The show is up at the Society Of Illustrators through November 24th. I hope if you're in the city you'll swing by—It's a great looking show! Here are a few photos from the evening:

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Tomorrow night is the 30th annual Original Art Show opening @ the Society of Illustrators! This show never disappoints, so hopefully if you're in the area you'll swing by and check it out! (click on the above image for details)
p.s. I was on the jury this year! Here's a link to the post about my experience back in August~
p.p.s. ALFIE is also represented in the show, if you want to see him up close and personal :)

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Monday was a very big day for me: I had the incredible honor of serving on the jury of the 30th Annual Society of Illustrators Original Art Show. About a month ago Laurent Linn, Chair of this years show, called me up to ask if I would be an alternate juror in the event that one of the others could not make it. I was honored to be asked, but doubted the fact that I'd actually be called in... Well, much to my surprise, I got the "you're in!" phone call on Sunday night. Wow. What a wonderful experience it was, and I am extremely thankful to both Laurent Linn (Chair) and Amy June Bates (Co-Chair) for having me on board! On of my fellow co-jurors, Chad Beckerman, did a great job of documenting the day over at his blog, if you'd like to see and hear a little bit about how it all went down (thanks for photographing, Chad!). This is going to be an awesome show--make sure to mark your calendars for the opening reception and awards ceremony on Thursday, October 21st!

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In front of my piece (from That's Papa's Way). It was fun that Peter's piece was below mine, and Julia's piece was to the left of mine~ Goooo Team Rodeen!
A small part of the crowd, right before Chris Van Allsburg came up to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. It was so wonderful to hear him speak, especially because his incredible books were part of what inspired me to work toward a career in this field!
SVA MFA unite! Taeeun Yoo, You Byun, me, Paul Hoppe, and Chris Butzer. Congrats to Tae and Chris, and to all my other friends who had their work on display (AND to all my other incredibly talented and hardworking friends who did not, and should have!). It was a great exhibit, and an event that I look forward to every year. The show is up through November 25th, so go check it out if you can!

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If you live in or around NYC, and have interest in the book arts, then The Society of Illustrators is the place you need to be next Thursday evening October 22nd! It is the opening reception of the 29th annual Original Art Show, and I promise the exhibit never disappoints. I feel honored to be part of the show this year, and look forward to celebrating the work of this lovely industry~

And P.S. A big CONGRATULATIONS goes out to Brian who won a Silver medal for Moonshot, his absolutely gorgeous book!

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These little beauties are almost ready for their debut in my shop. They are original, hand painted collages with hardware on the back, ready to hang in your home. I'll keep you posted.

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I was lucky enough to be one of her first three posters, and as a result, she sent me this gorgeous little painting (which I had admired previously on her small arts blog - shown here being approved of by Studio Cat). In exchange I am very belatedly getting to my part of the Pay-It-Forward process. The official rules:

I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this PIF exchange. I don’t know what that gift will be yet and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week, but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog.

When you leave your comment, please also do one of two things: leave your post address or e-mail it to me.

Let the Goodness continue!

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Picture Book Originals is a site where original children's illustrations are sold. Check it out.
I have been way too busy with things to blog lately, and have missed it. Today has been the perfect day to mulch, weed, run and hang out with my family. It is gorgeous here in Virginia.

I also wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to all the veterans and those who have served our country in military service this Memorial Day Weekend. We would not be able to enjoy relaxing weekends like this without the sacrifice and service given on our behalf.

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Titirimundi, international festival of puppets, arrives again at Segovia, Spain.
i,ll see funny puppets at beatiful places in my city...please don't go
http://beatriztrello.blogspot.com/2009/05/gente-de-hilo-y-madera.html

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Original art is available in the SHOP. I will be adding more slowly but surely so please continue to check in for updates.

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But, alas, that will have to wait for a bit. It is now spring break. My daughter is flying off on a school trip to England and Scotland tomorrow, and I was SO not invited to chaperon :-( - so I am winging my own way off to spend a few days with my folks, while my husband also heads out of town on business.

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Has it been a year already? Last year, Wonder Woman Day raised over $15,000.00 for the two shelters: The Raphael House of Portland Bradley-Angle House. Andy Mangels masterminded the event to be a part of national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You can bid here. Lots of great original art by Adam Hughes, Jim Lee, Steve Rude and lots more! Even if you're not in the area, you can bid online. It's a really good cause.

WONDER WOMAN DAY II
Sunday, October 28, 2007 -- 2pm-6pm, FREE
Excalibur Comics, 2444 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon
A part of national Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

SPECIAL GUESTS SIGNING:
Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Infinite Crisis)
Gail Simone (Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey, All-New Atom)

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Good Morning:

For those of you who read my blog regularly, you know that I have been crazy busy. LIke a chicken with my head cut off!! I am learning that I am logistically lacking. I have a lack of time planning skills.

So, instead of a long blog this morning, I've decided to use this time to re-connect with my blogging friends. I feel dis-connected and need to find out what's happening in everyone else's world.

I'll leave you with a few pictures of some of my Original collage ACEOs, as opposed to my prints. I am offering free shipping on all of my original ACEOs in My Etsy Shop starting today, June 1 thru Sunday, June3rd. As always, if any of my blogger friends are interested in purchasing one of my collages but you don't have an Etsy account, just email me and I can sell directly to you. Keep in mind, any of my originals can always be made into a print.

The Constantly Running Baby


The Lonely Ghost


Happy In A Bungalow


Best Friends Forever


Thanks so much to all of you who come here each and everyday to read and comment. I absolutely appreciate it.

Until Tomorrow:
Kim
Garden Painter Art

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