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There is nothing like a nice cup of steamy hot coffee with cream and conversation with friends. Since all my friends are working or busy, I am having coffee with my other friends. Today it is Toola. … and no, she is not sharing that second cup with me. She likes two cups of coffee at one time. It’s kind of hard to get her to sit down (obviously), but we must love our friends no matter what!! It takes a lot of interesting people to make a world. Enjoy your day!
LOVE your characters! They make my heart smile! Stella & Patryck
Leslie Ann Clark said, on 5/20/2013 5:23:00 AM
Thank you sweet Stella!
Leslie Ann Clark said, on 5/20/2013 5:25:00 AM
I must ask you, how did Patryck do this year in college? It was so good to see you both at his graduation and now it’s been a yea since I’ve seen you! How are you feeling? Love you friend!!
The weather is teasing me! A warm day, a nice breeze, flowers peeking from the cold wet ground, and then WHAM! A freak snow storm! Such is life in Colorado. Peepsqueak is not worried. As you can see in this picture, he is thrilled to find the first Spring flower.
Do you have any flowers up yet? We only have a few tulips and iris peeking out of the dirt. Flowers are still a few weeks away. I am ready!
Come February, without fail, I begin to feel the effects of Spring Fever. My tulips are peeking out, our trees are budding, and my heart begins pining away for warm weather. THEN it SNOWS 8 inches! haha!
There is no complaining on my part. Colorado needs the moisture! Like Peepsqueak, (above) I put on my coat and scarf and set off in our winter wonderland. Spring will arrive as it alway does, but there are sidewalks to shovel and a wood stove to load and lots of indoor activities to keep me busy until snow gives way to rain and flowers.
After months of prep work, Surtex 2012 is history. It was a great time of meetings, and visiting with other artists. It almost feels like a dream now that it is over. I am filled with ideas and hope for the future!
Here is a picture of Margaret Anastas, my editor at Harper Collins, me, and Annie Stone, Margaret’s assistant. It was so fun sitting at Harper C. and visiting with everyone who worked so hard on Peepsqueak and his promotion. I do love my HC family. They had a nice breakfast for me and we all met in the Harper Collins library. I wish I had a picture of Jeanne Hogle. She was my graphic designer. She escaped the room before I could snap her picture.
After our meeting, I packed up 30 books and headed to the Javitz Center in a doozy of a rainstorm! I LOVED that cab driver for picking me up!!
Messing around with my friends Jane Shasky and Megan Halsey during my Peepsqueak book signing at Surtex. Everyone was in such a good mood!
Here is my teeny tiny room at the Best Western. I was surprised at how small it was, but in the end, it was cozy and I was so glad I stayed there. It was a good retreat after a busy day.
Can’t forget my sweet agent Alicia Dauber. She had everything running smoothly!
Outside my window all the horse drawn carriages were lining up. New York is so full of LIFE!
As amazing as the big city is, it is always nice to come HOME! I had to get my zinnias planted!! Now it is back to work for the next show!
Ooh, I wish I’d known you were here! I would have loved to see you. Next time you come to my fair city (maybe for your next book?) let me know and we’ll do something New York-y and fun.
Leslie Ann Clark said, on 5/30/2012 9:39:00 AM
That would be fun! It was such whirlwind trip. Hopefully next time my dear friend!
4 Stars Drummer Boy of John John Mark Greenwood Frané Lessac Lee and Low Books Pages: 32 Ages: 4+ Jacket: Carnival is coming and the villagers of John John, Trinidad, are getting ready to jump up and celebrate with music dancing, and a parade. Best of all, the Roti King has promised free rotis—tasty friend [...]
4 Stars Chasing Watermelons Kevin White Rex White 32 Pages Ages: 3 to 6 ……………… Press Release: When Duck opens a crate of watermelons for a watermelon feast, they begin to roll. Duck chases after them. One by one, Duck invites Goat, Pig, Chicken, and Cow to join the chase by promising, “If you help, [...]
For as long as I can remember, I have LOVED toys! To have a toy made from one of my cartoons is my dream come true! It will help the world see my character the way I see him. REAL!! ha ha! This series of plush Peepsqueaks in the pictures above, were the first proto-types that came to my home. Merry Makers is the toy company we worked with. It was so fun to see my little Peepsqueak transform from page to puff! He is such a cute little plush!! Merry Makers did such a good job! You can buy Peepsqueak now if you go to their website. They welcome retail orders online at http://www.merrymakersinc.com and retail and/or wholesale orders at 888-989-0454 or via email at merrymakers@merrymakersinc.com.
Below is the final Peepsqueak. I just love him! Isn’t he cute!!! I brought him to a preschool yesterday and the children loved him and all wanted to pet him…. so they did!!!!
So order your Peepsqueak now! He is waiting to live in your home!!! Don’t forget, the books, “Peepsqueak”, and “Peepsqueak Wants A Friend” are at your bookstore waiting for you too. They would all make great gifts for the kiddies on Easter.
He’s really adorable looking, with his little tag in hand. I mean wing.
It would be fun to see some of the other animals in your books (which I love) come to life just like this! Congrats!
Leslie Ann Clark said, on 2/23/2013 7:12:00 AM
I going to make some of Peepsqueaks friends using the basic plush and adding other accessories. :0) that will be fun!
SARAH PALIN: The chicken crossed the road because gosh-darn it, he's a maverick!
BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road because it was time for change! The chicken wanted change!
JOHN MC CAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed the road because he recognized the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the chickens on the other side of the road.
HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I personally helped that little chicken to cross the road. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to ensure right from Day One that every chicken in this country gets the chance it deserves to cross the road. But then, this really isn't about me.
GEORGE W. BUSH: We don't really care why the chicken crossed the road. We just want to know if the chicken is on our side of the road, or not. The chicken is either against us, or for us. There is no middle ground here.
DICK CHENEY: Where's my gun?
COLIN POWELL: Now to the left of the screen, you can clearly see the satellite image of the chicken crossing the road.
BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with that chicken.
AL GORE: I invented the chicken.
JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken cross the road, I am now against it! It was the wrong road to cross, and I was misled about the chicken's intentions. I am not for it now, and will remain against it.
AL SHARPTON: Why are all the chickens white? We need some black chickens.
DR. PHIL: The problem we have here is that this chicken won't realize that he must first deal with the problem on this side of the road before it goes after the problem on the other side of the road. What we need to do is help him realize how stupid he's acting by not taking on his current problems before adding new problems.
OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is having problems, which is why he wants to cross this road so bad. So instead of having the chicken learn from his mistakes and take falls, which is a part of life, I'm going to give this chicken a NEW CAR so that he can just drive across the road and not live his life like the rest of the chickens.
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I'm busy working on increasing my digital portfolio right now by reworking some older work. These chickens have long been a favorite of mine, but I was never happy with the background. I love the new digital version. It's more happy and cozy, if that makes sense.
Here's the all color pencil version.
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Just a quick note here about a new blog I started with funny illustrator Scott Nelson as we collaborate on a 32-page picture book about a Daredevil Chicken. How will two illustrators with two different styles come together in a book? Please check it out if you love the picture book making process, creativity, collaborations, and a chicken in between.
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I love the straight on shot of the Crowned Crane with the *hair* going everywhere.....that describes my week, and TODAY especially! LOL!! Great photos~~love all the birds!
Crowned cranes are one of my favorite. I'm not sure but are they only found in Africa? anyway, watching them as they step through the dry grass (same color as their crown) is such a treat. The Sandhill migrates here, but leaves after a short time. We've still never seen one. Looks like you had FUN at the zoo!
According to Felix he was delivered by the crowned crane (Instead of the stork) when I showed him. He is sleeping so he missed your bunny but I will show him tomorrow :)
Luv the Chickens! They are really beautiful! And the Egrets and Cranes..... (That Felix....he WOULD decide he was delivered by a Crowned Crane! Ha-ha!)
Peepsqueak’s second book is well on the way to meeting the deadline of November 15th. My next step in the process is the fun part! Adding COLOR!
What you are looking at in the picture (above) are all my pages laid out. There are scans, sketches, finished ink drawings and notes from the editor for each page. Here is an example of an unfinished page. I started coloring the deer and the fox! Stay posted! I will show you the finished page later!
those neat little stacks were all over the studio this morning! K-oss! hahaha… it feels good to get those chickies all in a row!
Lisa Peruchini said, on 11/3/2011 6:36:00 PM
LEs!!! I didn’t know about this. It’s wonderful to be able to virtually visit your process and get a sneek peek. I’m in awe dear friend.
Leslie Ann Clark said, on 11/3/2011 6:39:00 PM
Thanks Lisa! I’ve been meaning to email you. I MISS you!! Its been so busy with this deadline. It will be fun to get it all done before the holidays!! We have to play catch up!!
Just a few minutes ago my little dog Violet started barking! I opened the front door and found a brown box. The return address? NY, NY!
“It’s Peepsqueak!” I yelled!
I pulled at the sticky packing tape and ripped open the box! Oh my goodness! Peepsqueak was all packaged up with his own tag. Next I had to cut him out of a plastic bag! I will have to talk to Beth at Harper Collins about giving him breathing holes next time. He was no worse for wear and now is sitting comfortably on a chair in my family room.
Merry Makers is the toy company that made Peepsqueak They have made other fun characters like Olivia, Splat the Cat, Lama Lama, Junie B. Jones and more. Peepsqueak has not stopped talking about them since he came.
Merry Makers has decided to license Peepsqueak for all the world to buy! How exciting! Keep an eye out for him come late January.http://www.merrymakersinc.com/index.html
I updated my Red Bubble shop with my new Chicken Little painting. You also find many of my other paintings there. You can purchase greeting cards, prints, posters and some t-shirts.
WELCOME to the WORLD of BOOKS Peepsqueak! Today is your day! Today your book has been released for kids of all ages to see!
Harper Collins has been a wonderful partner in the production of Peepsqueak’s first book. I am including links to Peepsqueak’s page at Harper Collins in this blog post. There are fun activities for the kids, and an awesome trailer! I hope you all enjoy the new “Peepsqueak” book. I must say, he inspires me to always keep MOVING!!!
Today a new Peepsqueak came in the mail. I have to decide which one I like the best. The one on the right is the new one. He is chubby and the pile is short. The one on the left is more shaggy and his body is softer and squishy. Which one do YOU like best? Do you have any comments?
I think I like the first one, the more squishy soft looking one. He looks like the best Peepsqueak!
karen said, on 1/25/2012 7:20:00 PM
It’s not easy. The one on the right might look a little more like the book character. The left one is very cute though, as well. If one seems cuter in person I’d vote for that one. I’m veering toward the one on the right.
jocyann said, on 1/25/2012 8:17:00 PM
Les: I like the first one. Like soft!
Karen said, on 1/25/2012 8:40:00 PM
softer and squishier!
maureen ruddy burkhart said, on 1/26/2012 10:45:00 AM
I would vote for the softer version….cuddly is better!
LM said, on 1/26/2012 2:00:00 PM
Les, I like the one on the right, he’s more defined.
karli said, on 1/26/2012 2:30:00 PM
Hmm, I like the one on the right. You can see his eyes more clearly, and he’s chubbier!
karli said, on 1/26/2012 2:31:00 PM
I like the one on the right. You can see his eyes more clearly and he’s chubbier!
Lisa Peruchini said, on 1/26/2012 4:58:00 PM
I like the one on the right. But both of them are squishibly ADORABLE. The one on the right looks more like the one in the book.
Two different illustrations for the topic "Chicken".
The first illustration is for the current children's book I am illustrating for Sylvan Dell, titled "Prairie Storms" (2011). It is a prairie chicken, also known as a prairie grouse.
The second is a coloring page I created, called"Chicken Dance".
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The more I see of Prairie Storms, The more I’m convinced it is a collection of Kathleen Rietz masterpieces! Fantastic Kate! Love the chicken dance too :o)
I think I'm starting to love painting in Photoshop. I wanted a new avatar in honor of Jannie Ho's Chicken week on Illustration Friday, but this guy needed a new background and foreground. I spent a few moments in Photoshop and voila! Only the chicken is in color pencil.
Here's the original I pulled this lady out from. I'll be updating it soon.
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Looks great. I am still struggling to learn Photoshop so I am very impressed how you are able to retain the original charactersitics of your colored pencil medium.
So my plan for world domination with chickens is finally here! I suggested this week's Illustration Friday topic years ago, so it was quite unexpected. Perhaps its a sign that I should go back to doing IF more.
Well, the pressure is on to come up with some awesome chicken stuff, but I've been drawing tons of chickens already in the past 6 months with mysketchbook project, so those of you new to the blog, please check it out here. I started working on this Super Chickens Club zine just for fun, I'm not sure where its going but thought it would make a clucking good submission.
Bawk bawk bawk!
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Oooh oooh oooh! I love it! I wanna be a member of your chicken club :) And totally cool that your topic was chosen for this week's IF. Everyone knew it had to make you happy to see all these chickens! LOL Great chicken zine and count me as a member (especially since it's free and I'm cheap!)
Well, I really have to thank you for the topic suggestion. I'm a new blogger, and have been a little gun-shy about participating in IF. Since my chickens are my new obsession, I couldn't resist this week! Count me in the Chicken Club!
Gooooo super chickens! Ha ha the club sounds like a great idea! :) I'm new to IF and just wanted to thank you for such a fun prompt :) Love your work! Cheers!
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LOVE your characters! They make my heart smile! Stella & Patryck
Thank you sweet Stella!
I must ask you, how did Patryck do this year in college? It was so good to see you both at his graduation and now it’s been a yea since I’ve seen you! How are you feeling? Love you friend!!