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Susan grew up in Maryland and was educated at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, where she and her husband and two sons now live. Besides books for children, her illustrations have been used for advertising, merchandise, and greeting cards. She is the Illustrator Coordinator for the SCBWI MD/DE/WV region.

We have a real treat this Saturday. Susan has offered to give a way her book BIG CAT, Little Kitty.  If you would like a chance to win, please leave a comment and tweet or add to your facebook page. Next Friday I will announce the winner. 

Here are some of Susan’s clients:

Baltimore Precision Instruments, The Baltimore Sun, Barton-Cotton, Bits & Pieces Puzzles, Catalpha Advertising & Design, Educational Press, Girl Scouts USA, Hallmark Cards, Highlights for Children, Humane Society US, Johns Hopkins Women’s Health, Ladybug Magazine, McDonogh School, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Prospect Hill Press, Real Creative Advertising, Stave Puzzles, Stemmer House Publishers, Success For All Foundation, Sunrise Greetings, Sylvan Dell Publishing, Tree-Free, US Can, Words & Numbers, World Wildlife Fund.

Here is Susan explaining her process:

For the panda book, as with all my picture books, I started by gathering reference photos.

Then I made thumbnail sketches of each spread on one sheet of paper so that I could plan the way it would flow.

I enlarged my thumbnail. 

Then made a more detailed sketch to submit to the editor for approval.

Once approved, that sketch was projected onto my drawing surface, which in this case was gray charcoal paper.

The final was done in soft pastels made by Derwent, Faber Castell and other brands.

I scanned the finals and Sylvan Dell added the text.

Book cover above and interior spreads below:

BIG CAT, Little Kitty written by Scotti Cohn - Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing; First Edition (March 10, 2011) ISBN: 978-1607181248

The First Teddy Bear by Helen Kay – Publisher: Stemmer House Publishers; 2nd edition (September 1, 2005) ISBN-13: 978-0880451536

One Wolf Howls by Scotti Cohn Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (May 24, 2012) ISBN-13: 978-1607186090

On The Move Mass Migration by Scotti Cohn  Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (March 5, 2013) ISBN-13: 978-1607186168

How long have you been illustrating?

In the early 1980s I worked as a staff illustrator for J. Walter Thompson Recruitment Advertising, a job that was a lucky break. I learned to draw line art depictions of all races of people and to work within short deadlines. I took freelance assignments whenever I got them, and after a few years decided to freelance exclusively.

When did you decide you wanted to illustrate a children’s book?

I have always wanted to illustrate books for children, and when I read about Stemmer House, a small publisher near Baltimore, I contacted the editor and made an appointment to show my portfolio. Another lucky break! I was given a contract to illustrate The First Teddy Bear, published in 1985. I am happy to report that it is still in print; a second edition was released in 2005.

I see you graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Can you tell us a little bit about that school?

The Maryland Institute College of Art was such an exciting place for me to be in the mid-seventies when I was there! The school was just beginning its phenomenal growth that continues into the present – MICA is one of Baltimore’s premier cultural institutions, is recognized as one of the top art schools in the country, and is the center of Artscape, the largest free arts festival, held each July. I studied Graphic Design/ Illustration for three years and met my artist husband there. I have been back to participate in an illustration workshop, and have several friends on the faculty. However, I was unable to finish my degree back then; I hope to do so in the future.

What types of classes did you take?

I took Illustration classes with Cyril Satorsky and Richard Ireland, Graphic Design with Bob Wirth, and Screen Printing with Quentin Mosley.

Did you have a focus in on any area of art?

I knew that I wanted to be an illustrator, so I concentrated on sharpening my drawing and painting skills and the elements of graphic design that apply to illustration. I regret that I did not study sculpture, because I love to sculpt and spend time at the beach each summer making sculptures in sand.

What was the first thing you did where someone paid you for your artwork?

While I was in high school an amateur theater company hired me to design and screen print posters for their production of The Music Man. I was thrilled to get money for having so much fun!

Have you done any work for children’s magazines?

My work is regularly published in Highlights.

Do you have representation from an artist rep or an agents?

I have a licensing agent, but I am not represented in the children’s market.

Your website shows that you published four books with Sylvan Dell Publishing. Could you tell us how they found you?

Actually, I found them; I heard about this young company at a SCBWI conference and was attracted by the fact that they publish only picture books and take email submissions. I submitted a book dummy, which was rejected, but the editor asked if I’d be interested in illustrating a book for them. Of course I said yes!

Are they mainly an educational publisher?

Sylvan Dell includes educational material in the back pages of each picture book, but their books have good stories and beautiful illustrations as the highest priority; their motto is Science and Math Through Literature. They market to bookstores as well as schools and libraries.

Which book was your first?

I illustrated One Wolf Howls by Scotti Cohn, published in 2009.

You also have another book published by Stemmer House. How did that contract come about?

That was my very first book illustration contract, and I was young and had little idea of how it all worked! The editor at Stemmer House gave me the manuscript for The First Teddy Bear and instructed me to divide it into pages and make a book dummy with sketched illustrations on each page. I worked on that book for a year… I don’t think my experience was typical. After that I joined the SCBWI and learned a lot.

Do you have any desire to write and illustrate your own book?

Oh, yes! My head is full of ideas, and I experiment with stories and drawings whenever I can.

As Illustrator Coordinator, what types of things have you done with the MD/DE/WV SCBWI chapter members?

Besides offering individual portfolio reviews by art directors, editors and agents visiting our conferences, once a year we have a “First Look” panel of visiting faculty comment on illustrators’ work (anonymous) in a slide show format. We also display members’ portfolios at conferences, and include at least one workshop or breakout session geared specifically to illustrators. This year, our region’s 20th anniversary, we held a logo contest.

Have you taken advantage of showing off your portfolio at one of national conferences?

Yes, I participated in the Portfolio Showcase at the NYC SCBWI Winter Conferences of 2012 and 2013.

Do you see yourself writing and illustrating your own book someday?

Yes, I’ve got a couple in the pipeline.

It looks like you have illustrated for a large variety of companies. What did you do to get that work?

While my kids were small I concentrated on greeting card and local advertising freelance assignments, which I got by word of mouth and a minimum of self-promotion. Those jobs were able to be completed quickly and I received payment quickly, too, which suited my situation as a parent working from home. The freelance market has changed since then, and self-marketing and promotion claim a much bigger part of my time. I am targeting the children’s publishing market more than before, but still accept assignments from businesses, when they come my way.

Not counting your paint and brushes, what is the one thing in your studio that you could not live without?

It was not true when I started my business, but today I could not function without my computer. The internet changed everything. It’s hard to imagine my work as a freelancer without email, Photoshop, scanning and printing.

Do you try and spend a certain amount of hours every day working on your art?

When facing a deadline I am completely disciplined about work, but an average day is broken up with domestic chores and walks in the park with my dog, as well as art work.

What is your favorite medium to use?

Pencil, followed closely by watercolor.

Do you take pictures or do any research before you start a project?

My studio contains a four-drawer file cabinet full of picture clippings I’ve been gathering since I started this work, although I more frequently use the web for photo references. I sometimes sketch or take my own photos for reference, but I always do research at the start of a job.

Do you think the Internet has opened doors for you?

Well, it has brought the world to my fingertips right here in my studio, and it enables me to communicate with clients or potential clients and allows far more people to see my work, so that’s a definite yes.

Do you use Photoshop with your illustrations?

Yes, I am digitally coloring drawings sometimes, and Photoshop has freed me from the fear of messing up when working in traditional media – I can always fix it on the scan.

Do you own or have you ever tried a graphic Drawing Tablet?

I do not own one, but have been curious.

Do you think your style has changed over the years? Have your materials changed?

My commercial work requires me to be fluent in a number of styles, which is fun, like trying on costumes. I did my second book for Sylvan Dell entirely in soft pastel, then a completely new medium for me. But my natural inclination is a fairly detailed and painterly style which has changed only a little over the years. Animals have been my book subjects most often, but I also love to depict children in my illustrations, and use watercolor and pencil more than other media.

How do you market yourself?

I am always looking for new ways to get my work seen by people who could hire me. I have a website, a Facebook page, am registered on LinkedIn, send postcards to editors and art directors, and take every opportunity to hand out business cards. I regularly visit schools and give presentations of my work.

Do you have any career dreams that you want to fulfill?

Okay, if you’re talking dreams… I’d like to win the Caldecott. But more realistically, I would like to be successful enough in the children’s publishing market that my work would be regularly pursued.

What are you working on now?

I am working on a retelling of an Aesop’s fable about mice.

Do you have any material type tips you can share with us? Example: Paint or paper that you love – the best place to buy – a new product that you’ve tried – A how to tip, etc.

For the panda book, as with all my picture books, I started by gathering reference photos. Then I made thumbnail sketches of each spread on one sheet of paper so that I could plan the way it would flow. I enlarged my thumbnail and made a more detailed sketch to submit to the editor for approval. Once approved, that sketch was projected onto my drawing surface, which in this case was gray charcoal paper. The final was done in soft pastels made by Derwent, Faber Castell and other brands. I scanned the finals and Sylvan Dell added the text. For watercolor illustrations, I use Strathmore 500 series cold-press illustration board, which I buy from Utrecht in packs of 10 sheets. You can use both sides, and it’s 100% cotton rag. I love pan watercolors and Windsor Newton series 7 brushes. I transfer my rough drawings onto the board via an artist’s projector (mine is an ancient “Kopyrite”).

Any words of wisdom on how to become a successful illustrator?

Keep working to hone your craft, even if you have to give yourself assignments. Join the SCBWI. Keep listening and learning and studying the art that excites you. Take every opportunity to let your work be seen.

Susan takes her artist talents even to the beach.

Thank you Susan for sharing your talent, journey, process, and one of your books with us.  Please let us know when you have a new success or a new piece of art you would like to show off.  You can visit Susan at www.susandetwiler.com

I always ask if you will leave a comment for Saturday’s Featured Illustrator, but this week you will put yourself in the running for one of Susan’s books, if you leave and comment and post something on Twitter or facebook about this post. Of course if you do not have a Twitter or facebook account, just let me know with the comment and you will be included in the drawing.

Talk tomorrow,

Kathy

Filed under: authors and illustrators, Illustrator's Saturday, inspiration, opportunity, picture books, Process Tagged: A SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator, Maryland Institute College of Art, Susan Detwiler, Sylvan Dell Publishing

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Here's a spread from DinoTracks, my fourth illustrated book with Sylvan Dell Publishing. These are polar dinosaurs, Timimus Hermani who lived at the icy south pole. OK, the santa hat was added later - that's my artistic license showing.
I've been telling folks that DinoTracks comes out next year, but now have to remember to say this fall. Happy 2013!

By Cathy Morrison

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December is a time for friendship, and what better way to demonstrate friendship to children, than through a picture book?  Here are a few of Sylvan Dell’s favorite books about friendship with fun and easy activities that you can do this holiday season.

 

Newton and Me – While at play with his dog, Newton, a young boy discovers the laws of force and motion in his everyday activities. Told in rhyme, Lynne Mayer’s Newton and Me follows these best friends on an adventure as they apply physics to throwing a ball, pulling a wagon, riding a bike, and much more. With the help of Sherry Rogers’ playful illustrations, children will learn that physics is a part of their world. They will realize that Newton’s Laws of Motion describe experiences they have every day, and they will recognize how forces affect the objects around them.

 

Activity: Help you child get to know their friends. Start a conversation and learn about their family pet or favorite toy. Encourage your child to ask questions.

 

Moose and Magpie – It isn’t easy being a moose. You’re a full-grown adult at the age of one, and it itches like crazy when your antlers come in! In Bettina Restrepo’s Moose and Magpie, young Moose is lucky to find a friend and guide in the wisecracking Magpie. “What do the liberty bell and moose have in common?” the Magpie asks as the seasons begin to change. Then, when fall comes: “Why did the moose cross the road?” Vivid illustrations by Sherry Rogers bring these characters to life. Laugh along with Moose and Magpie, and maybe-just maybe-Moose will make a joke of his own!

 

Activity: Comedy hour – give your child and friends a “microphone” and encourage them to tell jokes. Make sure they know not to tell jokes at their friend’s expense.

 

Home in the Cave – Baby Bat loves his cave home and never wants to leave it. While practicing flapping his wings one night, he falls, and Pluribus Packrat rescues him. They then explore the deepest, darkest corners of the cave where they meet amazing animals—animals that don’t need eyes to see or colors to hide from enemies. Baby Bat learns how important bats are to the cave habitat and how other cave-living critters rely on them for their food. Will Baby Bat finally venture out of the cave to help the other animals?

 

Activity: Prepare a winter scavenger hunt for your child and friends. They can go on an adventure together and the reward can be a cup of hot coco and talking about their fun adventures of the day.

 

Habitat Spy – Let’s spy on plants, insects, birds, and mammals in 13 different habitats. Told in rhyming narrative, Habitat Spy invites children to search for and find plants, invertebrates, birds, and mammals and more that live in 13 different habitats: backyard, beach, bog, cave, desert, forest, meadow, mountain, ocean, plains, pond, river, and cypress swamp. Children will spend hours looking for and counting all the different plants and animals while learning about what living things need to survive.

 

Activity: While running those busy errands this season turn off the radio and play “I Spy” in the car while driving around town.

 

The Giraffe Who was Afraid of Heights – Imagine if the one thing that keeps you safe is what you fear the most. This enchanting story tells of a giraffe who suffers from the fear of heights. His parents worry about his safety and send him to the village doctor for treatment. Along the way, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing trees and a hippo that is afraid of water. A life-threatening event causes the three friends to face and overcome each of their fears. The “For Creative Minds” section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, a match-the-feet game and a mix-n-match activity.

 

Activity: Sending out holiday cards? Help your child make a holiday card thanking their friends for their help and friendship throughout the year.

 

Champ’s Story: Dogs Get Cancer Too! – Children facing cancer—whether their own, a family member’s, a friend’s, or even a pet’s—will find help in understanding the disease through this book. A young boy discovers his dog’s lump, which is then diagnosed with those dreaded words: “It’s cancer.” The boy becomes a loving caretaker to his dog, who undergoes the same types of treatments and many of the same reactions as a human under similar circumstances (transference). Medical writer and award-winning children’s author, Sherry North artfully weaves the serious subject into an empathetic story that even young children can understand.

 

Activity: If a good friend is sick and children do not understand Champ’s Story is a great conversation starter. Give your child crayons and a piece of paper help them express their feelings through art.

 

These and many other fun books and lessons are available for the holidays at www.sylvandellpublishing.com.

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5 Stars Desert Baths Darcy Pattison Kathleen Rietz Syvan Dell Publishing 32 Pages      Ages 4 to 8 ………………….. Inside Jacket: As the sun and the moon travel across the sky, learn how twelve different desert animals face the difficulty of stay clean in a dray and parched land. Explore the desert habitat through its animals [...]

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……………………… Kathleen Rietz Illustrator, Desert Baths with author Darcy Pattison ……………….. Please welcome to Kid Lit Reviews a prolific children’s book illustrator and fine artist Kathleen Rietz. She is here to chat with us about herself and her new book with Darcy Pattison titled Desert Baths. Hi, Kathleen, let’s start off with what first interested [...]

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Welcome to my latest children's book giveaway!  To celebrate the release of my 2 latest books, "Desert Baths" and "The Tree That Bear Climbed", I am having a fun coloring contest.  This time I am giving away 4 of my children's books, published by Sylvan Dell Publishing!

The books include "Desert Baths", "The Tree That Bear Climbed", "Prairie Storms", and the award-winning "Champ's Story: Dogs Get Cancer Too!".

Here are the rules:

1. Choose ONE of the coloring pages in this post to download and color.  You may color it or have a child color it.  Crayons are fun, but you can also use glitter, paint, etc.  Use your imagination!

2. POST your finished coloring page on your blog, Facebook, Flickr or Instagram, with a LINK back to my blog.  Then leave me a comment here with the link to YOUR coloring page so we can all see your lovely masterpiece.  (You must do this step in order to qualify.)

3. You have until midnight Central Time Zone on Friday, October 12th, 2012 to post your coloring page link as a comment.

4. The winner will be drawn RANDOMLY from all entrants, and their name will be posted on my blog on Monday, October 15th, 2012. (Please be sure I have a way to contact you via email.)

5. This contest is open to residents of the continental US only.

Here are the coloring pages.  Choose one:

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September's theme is "Character" but I've been working on a couple of picture books where there's no central character. So that's a huge challenge I don't have to deal with although there's other concerns to make sure there's continuity throughout the book. This is one spread from Nature Recycles, written by Michelle Lord and published by Sylvan Dell Publishing. This spread is about how the decorator sea urchin recycles. Other examples of recycling in nature are the elf owl, hermit crab, veined octopus, dung beetle, poison dart frog, you and I, etc. Look for it spring 2013.

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As you know, at Sylvan Dell we love the topic of conservation and celebration of the animals in our world. Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) dedicate this year to the lizard.

Our most famous Sylvan Dell lizard is Little Skink. In Little Skinks Tail, she tries on the tails of all the animals she meets, after hers is lost to a feisty crow. Later Little Skink looks back, and her bright blue tail has grown back where it belongs.

Little Skink is a Five Lined Skink found in wooded climates where they like to soak up the sunshine during the day, and eat small insects. They are found in the United States and in some states they are on the endangered list, such as Connecticut.

For Creative Minds  fun activities, or more information about Little Skinks Tail can be found at Sylvan Dell Publishing click here.

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Here's another image, a full spread this time from Michelle Lord's Nature Recycles, published by Sylvan Dell Publishing. What do sea urchins, hermit crabs, carolina wrens, elf owls, veined octopus, woodpecker finch, dung beetles, termites, caddisfly larva, poison dart frogs, asian elephants, and people all have in common? Yes, you got it, recycling!

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It is well known that octopuses are amazing animals–they are intelligent, can squeeze through tiny spaces, and can change color at will. And apparently, they can also make fun of humans! Check it out:

It seems like the octopus was poking fun at the divers watching it!

To read more about amazing octopus abilities, read Octavia and learn how she defends herself from predators!

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What better way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday than reading to a child? March 2nd is Read Across America Day. Now in its 15th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources. NEA’s national reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss and the 2012 theme is green with the debut of NBC/ Universal's The Lorax. But Random House and the National Education Association aren't the only ones urging you to participate and read to a child.

Sylvan Dell Publishing will be participating in Read Across America Day by offering all of its award-winning eBooks FREE to read at www.sylvandellpublishing.com on March 2.  Participants will have access to Sylvan Dell’s full eBook Site License including eBooks with auto-flip, auto-read, and selectable English and Spanish text and audio. This is in addition to the free activities available every day including a “For Creative Minds” educational section, 40-70 pages of free teaching activities, three quizzes, and a related websites page for each title.

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If you have not checked out my website in a while, click HERE.  There, you can find more coloring pages and check out books I have illustrated, as well as new books coming out in 2012.  You can also "like" the "Prairie Storms" fan page on Facebook.

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Wow, these beavers are pretty amazing animals! Who knew? I need to check out Jean Heilprin Diehl, she's really good....

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Thank you to all of the wonderful friends who have visited my blog, come to my book signings and events, and bought my books this year.  I am excited to have 2 new books coming out in 2012.  But as a way of saying thanks for making 2011 such a fun and successful year, I am giving away signed copies of 2 of my books, "Champ's Story" and "Prairie Storms".  Just leave a comment on my blog as to why you think you would like to win my books.  I will draw a winner at RANDOM from all of the entries be sure I have a way to contact you.  Contest ends Thursday, Dec. 15th at 7pm Central Time Zone.  I will contact the winner on Friday.

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Our celebration of Halloween today is but a pale representation of its actual rich and multicultural history.  It was once a celebration marking the end of the growing season, and a heralding of the coming winter months.  It is told that this day, of all days in the year, is the one in which the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest.  It is the day that ghouls and ghosts can walk among the living.  While costumes today are for entertainment and fun, they were once used to confuse the dead and keep the living safe on this supernatural night.  Blended from several origins, including the Celts, Romans, and Catholic tradition, Halloween came to be it’s own special celebration.  Today, however, it has become a nationally commercial holiday, supported by a consumer based economy. 

Back in the old days…with the history of the Celts, Druid priests were believed to have the ability to commune with the dead.  It was rumored that their powers were the most powerful on the last day of the year: Samhain (sow-en) according to the Celtic calendar.  On this day, the Celtic people would extinguish their hearth fires and gather in front of a bonfire for the evening instead.  A celebration of singing, dancing, and listening to stories would ensue.  At the end of the evening, each family would take some of the bonfire home and relight it in their hearths in hopes of good fortune for their home and family in the coming year.  If it did not light, misfortune or death would come to someone in the house that year. The celebration of Halloween does not come directly from this day, however, for credit can also be given to the practice of several other cultures.

For instance, in the New World, Halloween was largely disallowed.  In Maryland, however, it was encouraged, and people would attend parties with singing and dancing and ghost stories.  Children would dress in costumes and try to scare one another.  The actual tradition of trick-or-treating from door to door, did not begin until the Irish immigrants brought it with them when they came fleeing from the Potato Famine. 

In relation to Pagan tradtion, this night was determined to be the night that a young woman would find out her future husband.  This would be done by looking into a mirror in a dark room or by peeling an apple and casting the peel over her shoulder.  Many Christian churches, who believed such paganistic rituals would lead to witchcraft and Satanism, created “Hell Houses” (haunted houses to us today), which were meant to scare children and young adults away from ever tampering with such damning traditions.

As you can see, this now famous American holiday is due to the old practices of many cultures throughout the centuries.  There is so much more to learn about the history of Halloween as well all the other holidays we celebrate with our friends and loved ones.  The best part is that ALL of the learning can be done through the simply wonderful act of reading!

Tomorrow, Nov. 1, is the start of National Family Literacy Month.  Take advantage of this time to spark a budding love of reading in your child.  Read to them about interesting facts they don’t know, and let them read with you.  Sylvan Dell Publishing has a whole slew of options that can help aid you in educating your little one on a parent-child basis.  Check out our homepage, and from there you can read about every book we have to offer you and your child!

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Feel free to click the pic to download my latest Prairie Storms coloring page!  In this scene, we see a cougar taking refuge from a chilly, November hail storm.

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Watch this exciting book preview video of my new book, Prairie Storms, written by Darcy Pattison and illustrated by me.  The book is just weeks away from its release date.  I am so excited.  Watch the video HERE!  (Thanks to Darcy for putting together this video.)

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My daughter, Andrea Brown produced this book trailer for Animalogy: Animal Analogies and I think she did a great job. The author, Marianne Berkes is one of my favorite writers today so I was excited to be teamed up with her for this book. Marianne's a retired teacher and librarian who has turned her love of nature and teaching into writing. She uses rhyming analogies about animals to give kids a different way to see how animals are related. . . bat is to flit as eagle is to soar; dog is to bark as lion is to roar. Comparisons include sounds, physical adaptations, behaviors, animals classes and are so fun, readers learn without even realizing it. Animals are to nature, as Animalogy is to fun!

Thanks for taking a look.
Cathy

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To help launch the August release of my new picture book "Prairie Storms", written by Darcy Pattison and published by Sylvan Dell Publishing, I will be making available FREE coloring pages drawn by me!  Each coloring page features a month with a scene which coordinates with a scene from the book.  Just click the image, then either download the coloring page, or drag and drop it to your desk top.   Be sure to print the image in a "landscape" format on your printer.   The image size is 8.5" X  11".  I would love to see your child's finished, colored page when they have finished coloring it.


This week I am featuring the coloring page for the month of February: a prairie dog peeks out of his snow-capped burrow on a foggy morning.  Will he see his shadow in the snow?

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To help launch the August release of my new picture book "Prairie Storms", written by Darcy Pattison and published by Sylvan Dell Publishing, I will be making available FREE coloring pages drawn by me!  Each coloring page features a month with a scene which coordinates with a scene from the book.  Just click the image, then either download the coloring page, or drag and drop it to your desk top.  Be sure to print the image in a "landscape" format on your printer.  The image size is 8.5" X  11".  I would love to see your child's finished, colored page when they have finished coloring it.

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