By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 10/18/2015
Be aware when research & prep becomes a crutch. At some point, you need to jump in & WRITE.
I love creating found object doodles and post them on Instagram, "Found Object Art" gallery on Flickr, Pinterest, Tumblr and in my Found Object Art portfolio.
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 9/18/2015
Every journey to publication is different. Don't compare yourself to others. Find your OWN path, at your own pace.
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 8/2/2015
To aspiring book authors and illustrators out there: Intelligent perseverance will get you far. Take a break if needed but then try again!
If you like my found object doodles, you can browse more on Instagram at @inkygirl.
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 7/16/2015
I love this Liana Brooks quote so much I decided to illustrate it. :-)
And on the topic of helping the authors whose work you enjoy, here are some ways to help authors even if you can't afford to buy their books.
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 9/10/2014
As some of you already know, I've been having fun drawing with found objects during the past year:
Then just recently, I posted a video of how I created a tomato doodle:
Thanks to middle grade author Rina Heisel for tweeting this, which made my day:
Our Object Doodle artwork, inspired by the amazing @inkyelbows, using our garden veggies. @J_S_Dub Lily loved it! pic.twitter.com/xOzPfHhfq9
— Rina Heisel (@RinaHeisel) September 9, 2014
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 6/24/2014
A while back, I interviewed children's book author Ame Dyckman about her writing process. If you haven't read it yet, you should! I loved her quote about libraries so much that I decided to turn it into an illustration. :-)
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 1/1/2013
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 6/10/2012
You can also find my illustrated quotes on my Illustrated Quotes Pinterest board.
