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Hmmmm...5 Random facts about Ambee. Lets see.
1. I don't have my drivers license either. (I think that's why we're such good friends!)
2. I chew the insides of my cheeks when I'm bored/thinking/frustrated
3. I had a bunny named Elvis when I was little
4. My dates for my grade 8 & 9 proms stood me up, and out of embarrassment for not having a corsage, I faked illness at both in order to go home early.
5. My earlobes aren't attached to my head like most people's.

By the way, I agree, these new paintings for the pirate book are your best. They strike a beautiful balance between your dark and your bright paintings, and I love them.

ps. did you want me to post these random facts on my blog or yours?

Post them on your blog, although I like the sneak preview! Thanks for the complement Ambera.

I love the pirate pieces Eric. I (we) can't wait to see the book. When will that one be out?
Good luck with the book launch this week.
What are the prints that you are making?

I don't have a driver's license either, AND I have a library fine of 120. I can't wait to see this book, thanks so much for the sneak previews. This is one of my favorites of your actually. Really exceptional piece!

Driver's License? Eh? Who has one? Not me... :D

Thanks for sharing this Eric!
I can imagine you making the list with your wife at dinner...that is very sweet :o)
Wow! That's a pretty big library fine! That's so interesting you know all about wine... My husband would love that.. to work on a place like that. He loves wine and knows some about it.

By the way, this illo is just amazing. Love it. The book is going to be wonderful!!

I love your last pirate illustrations, They're amazing! Cheers!

Thanks Eva!

Your pirate illustration is amazing. And what could be more fun than drawing about pirates??? Good luck with the book launch - I'm keeping my eye out for when it hits down here (in NJ).

Thanks Mary Beth!

Hello, I found you through Alicia...I love your style! I hope you don't mind that I add link to your blog on my blog.

Hi Mika, I'm so glad you found me. Your work is fabulous! And you live in one of my favorite provinces. I'll link you up to my site right away.

I see you get a lot of comments from other artists.. I'm not an artist myself. i'm a teacher who love books- for adults and children; doesn't matter, I must be both at the same time- and the illustrations that wonderful artists add to books. I visit your blog regularily- and must tell you that your art brings me right into a different world every time! It's just like when I was little and forgot everything around me because I was studying an illustration or reading a story- and sort of living it. I so admire your work!

Thank you so much, LØb! You've really made my day. I was feeling a bit down about things today, so much work and things like that. It makes me feel especially good to get a complement from a teacher and a mother, two of the hardest and most important jobs in the world.. I would love to see Norway some day. The folk stories of Norway are very special to me. And you lived in Canada for a while! My Wife's family lives in Ontario.Thanks Again!

Aaah and good luck with the signing!!! I totally would be there if I were on the right continent!

Thanks Viviene, i wish all my blogging friends could be here.

Your work is Stunning!
Sandra Evertson

Thanks Sandra!

Hi Eric.. don't know how I missed reading you p.s. on this post about your book launch.. How exciting!!! And just realized it's today... Congratulations Eric! That's wonderful news.. enjoy that signing :o) You are going to make lots of kids so happy and dreaming with your books :o)

Thanks Alicia, I can't think of a nicer thing to say!

HI Eric!

I've been M.I.A. for a little bit, but just finished my list of 5- thanks for the excercise- it's good to come up with these things...So- after your wine experience, do you have favorites and recommendations?? I want to order some of your stuff- what are the titles??

Steph

OH and I have a thing for Appalachian folk music too- my favorite 2 albums are the last 2 that June Carter Cash recorded before she died- do you know them? I know Viviane does-

So how did it go?

Hi Stephanie. my favorite wines? That's a hard one, for just pleasant drinking I really like Spanish wines from Rioja, they use the tempranillo grape which is really smooth. I also like gawurtraminers (which is a great word!) from Alsace in France. They can be a little sweet but lovely. For very special occasions Rocha Svava Valpolacello from Italy is amzing. And as you probably know there are tonnes of great wines from Califonia. Leaping Frog, some of the mid range Robert Mondavis I still really like, and La Crema, I think La Crema is from Oregon though. I feel a bit silly recommending U.S. wines to you, you're probably more aware of the good ones.
And I don't have June Carter Cash's last couple of albums, I'll certainly check them out though. I've really been into Elizabeth Cotton these days.

Hi Frank, thanks for asking! It went really well. I felt like a celebrity for a couple of hours, not a feeling I could get used to. It was held at an art gallery and shop called the Black Duck. The books sold out and I sold a lot of prints and Christmas cards which I had made up. A lot of my Friends came to support me, which was amazing! And we all had dinner at a pub after. Later that night an illustrator friend from Ontario was in town asked me to go out for coffee and that was a great cap to the evening. My friend Keram tok photos which I'll post later.

Stephanie,
I forgot to list my boks for you. I only have one released- A forest For Christmas, written by Michael Harris. It's available on Amazon. I have another book done- Anything But Hank, Which is waiting for publication- the designer still has it. And I'm nearing the end of my third book-The Horrible, Terrible, Stinky Pirate, which should be out by Spring. I'll post links soon for ordering stuff.

hahahahahhaha oh my gosh this is so funny!!!!!!! :D

this is brilliant!...i love it!

ahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!! hey, i jusssst saw your cat in my august martha stewart, too. boozy little thing! she gets aroundd!!! i LOVE the wallpaper, the clock, the chintzy "barynard art" and her deliciously drawn plate of plain donuts. :)

wonderful! :)))