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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 1:13:30 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Character Development Inspiration:
Kelli said, "I'm still ironing out the manuscript for my most recent picture book, but sometimes creating the character and seeing them in action helps the words flow a little easier. I like to get to know my characters first anyway so I know who I'm writing..." more
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 1:27:28 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Tomie dePaola Entry 2014:
Kelli said, "This year's challenge came a lot earlier and was SO fun! I love projects that really push you just a little bit further. This year's challenge is a 2-part. The first part was to create a 4-6 panel series (while fitting within the limits of an 8.5 x..." more
Monday, May 19, 2014 1:33:03 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Sketching from just about any place at any time...:
Kelli said, "I've been trying to sketch a lot more & from just about any place possible lately... The other day it was on our daughter's field trip during the 2 hour bus ride. I've sketched in the pre-school parking lot before pick up, in between projects for..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:59 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled #INKtober Day 1:
Kelli said, "I heard about a couple of sketch challenges this month and I have been needing a little extra push lately. INKtober was one of the challenges, and it sounded perfect! I love working with ink and lines. Jake Parker started INKtober as his own..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:59 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Illustrator Interview by Joanna Marple:
Kelli said, "I forgot to post this a few weeks ago, but as I was cleaning up my studio I thought that my blog would be a good place to share the interview. I'm very honored that Joanna asked to interview me & I LOVE stopping by her site each week to learn more..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:59 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Kicking off November with a big ole' LINK-FEST:
Kelli said, "November 1st is finally here with SO many great personal challenges and ways to spark your creativity. I feel like a little kid at Christmas! It is also National Picture Book Month! This is my first year participating in PiBoIdMo & 2nd year for..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:59 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled #SkADaMo and #PiBoIdMo: Day 1:
Kelli said, "I am excited that November is finally here! Without giving too much away, here is a sneak peek of a new character development that was created during my Sketch a Day and Picture Book idea. He is full of personality and suspense...- Posted using..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:58 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled SkADaMo and PiBoIdMo Day 2:
Kelli said, "Spent the afternoon sketching more new characters and a Picture Book idea that my kids have been helping me develop. Decided to play around with watercolors and salt for cool effects. This is part of what I came up with...- sent from iPhone"
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:58 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled SkADaMo an PiBoIdMo Day 3:
Kelli said, "- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad"
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:58 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled SkADaMo & PiBoIdMo Day #28:
Kelli said, "I feel like a kid at Christmas with anticipation of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, coffee by the fire and waiting to see how much snow has fallen. (Hoping for at least 6" but it's probably around 3-4" right now). It's 1am now and since I can't..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:58 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Tomie dePaola Entry 2013: Sneeze:
Kelli said, "- - - - - - - - - - - - - - © Kelli Thrasher-Brooks - - - - - - - - - - - - I finally put down the pen & watercolors & sent in my entry last week... I thought long and hard for a month or two about this composition, and..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:58 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled New Year, New Traditions, Plans & Work:
Kelli said, "Happy (Belated) New Year! The beginning of the year is always so crazy with new client budgets more work and a lot of planning ahead. I have been learning a lot lately with books and online classes. The most recent lesson that I watched was Tom..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:57 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Postcard Chat tonight on Twitter:
Kelli said, "Looking forward to the #kidlitart chat on Twitter regarding postcard promotions. Here are my postcards to be reviewed. I look forward to seeing everyone's cards and hearing valuable feedback. Love this group!!! See you at 9! More detailed..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Catching up...:
Kelli said, "It has been a while. Have been busy working, consulting with the wonderful Holli Conger and working on some old and new pieces. Here is an old one that I finished working thanks to learning a great technique from Renée Kurilla. She posted a helpful..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Doodle Day May (Day 1 + 2):
Kelli said, "Going to attempt another monthly doodle challenge. Whipped up day 1 + 2 tonight. Alison Hertz started another great challenge and has posted a new word for each day to inspire. You can learn all about it and join along by visiting Alison's Blog...." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Doodle Day May (Day 3 + 4):
Kelli said, "Running a little behind today. Lots of deadlines lining up, and new rounds of revisions on a new project. We took a break from Gardening & working around the house to go explore Philadelphia today & stop by Greg Pizzoli's book launch party. His new..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Doodle Day May (Day 5):
Kelli said, "Catching up a little on Doodles, still have a lot of work to complete this week but today's topic of "Flower" was perfect. I happened to be working on a project that called for adding more flowers. I could not put just any flowers in the photo..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Doodle Day May (Day 6):
Kelli said, "Today was inspired by the fabulous Derby Hat from the weekend. I skimmed through a couple of pictures and then tried to design my own hat & dress for today's doodle. Since this is only a doodle I could not add a detailed background so I used a..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Doodle Day May (Day 7):
Kelli said, "Love our kittens, but always a sucker for a sweet pup! Day #7: Dog"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Doodle Day May (Day 8-15):
Kelli said, "I have been posting these on the FB Group page, but have not posted them on here yet this week. Day #8: TreeDay #9: CrittersDay #10: One Continuous LineDay #11: Give Me a HandDay #12: MothersDay #13: Through the WindowDay #14: SunDay #15: Heart"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Memorial Weekend Doodle:
Kelli said, "Still need to catch up on Doodle Day May, but decided to take a break from the computer & use raw materials like pen & ink, watercolors and pencil. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Doodle Day May (Day 16-28):
Kelli said, "Catching up on Doodle Day May... Used 4 different iPad apps & limited each doodle to under a half hour ( some took only about 5 minutes) this has been a fun month of doodles!!! Thank again Alison for getting this exercise started!"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Summer Updates...:
Kelli said, "Well, I tried to switch the blog over to my website and it was much more involved than just clicking on my blogspot app & entering data, soooooo we're switching back over to this site again :) It has been a busy couple of months... Consulting with..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:17:26 PM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Lilla Rogers Global Talent Search Entry::
Kelli said, "I had the honor of participating in the Lilla Rogers Global Talent Search this past month. We were given a detailed creative brief to create a Journal using the theme of "playground". It was such a fun experience, but I had a hard time shutting the..." more
Thursday, August 7, 2014 2:42:49 AM
Kelli Thrasher-Brooks wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday 8/1/14 - Peace:
Kelli said, "That magic moment after you are done reading stories before bed and a child falls asleep. That is "peace". (The hardest part is trying to figure out how to leave the room without waking them up!)"