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Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:28:28 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled SCBWI LA 2013 -FINALLY:
Diandra said, "I don't even think anyone will see this, as the topic is way outdated, but I like having a record of my trips, and this one was a lot of fun.A sample of the postcards collected in LA. I usually have three times as many.This year in LA I found myself..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:28:28 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled SCBWI Austin Graphic Novel Workshop:
Diandra said, "Last weekend I was lucky enough to head to one of my favorite places:Austin, Texas. (Can you believe I took this shot out of a bathroom window?)Of course, the people in Austin might have something to do with why I love it so much.Girllustrators:..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:28:28 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Southwest Texas SCBWI Workshop:
Diandra said, "A few weeks ago, I headed to my hometown of San Antonio to attend a workshop: "The Exquisite Act of Balancing Text and Art with Richard Jesse Watson." hosted by SCBWI Southwest TX. My friend and fellow IC and illustrator Akiko White has a..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:28:28 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Round Robin-Round 1:
Diandra said, "November is one of my favorite months because there's just something about it that incites inspiration. This is perfect, as every year I participate in #PiBoIdMo. This year I can feel something shifting and the itch to explore that is getting worse...." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:28:28 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Round Robin-Round 2:
Diandra said, "Oh man, I had all kinds of things go wrong when it came to my turn on this assignment. First I was KO'd by my daughter's cold on the day I was supposed to post. Then, we had issues come up that required us to be at the build site this weekend. Then..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:28:27 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Round Robin -Round 3:
Diandra said, "This is the last week of our little experiment. It's been fun, and I have to say I finally started pushing myself a little more to experiment with my process rather than 'just get it done.' I had fun, and am wanting to play more with the combination..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:11:37 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday- "Fresh":
Diandra said, " fresh- [fresh] adjective, fresh·er, fresh·est, noun, verb, adverb,adjective 1. newly made or obtained: fresh footprints. I haven't particpated in IF for a long time, but a friend posted an illo that reminded me that I had these..." more
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:15:39 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Floatin':
Diandra said, "You would think summer is a season for being lazy, laying about, and enjoying the sunshine. That is so not the case with me! I'm running around like crazy with my kids, and while we're having a lot of fun, there is a serious lack of art time..." more
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:31:38 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Children's Book Week 2013!:
Diandra said, "Cuddle up with a friend or two and read a children's book! You can find out more information about Children's Book Week here. There's descriptions of activities and stores participating in CBW. You can also get a free bookmark by Grace Lin or..." more
Monday, May 13, 2013 9:37:37 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled And the Winner is....:
Diandra said, "Jenny Woodward!Congratulations! I will be sending your lovely prize to you very soon!Thank you to everyone for participating. It was fun reading everyone's favorite titles, especially the ones I hadn't heard of."
Monday, May 6, 2013 10:35:26 AM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled "Luck is preparation meeting opportunity."- Lucius Annaeus Seneca:
Diandra said, "(This post was supposed to publish last week, but given how many people were participating in Screen Free Week, I thought I'd wait.) A few weeks ago on Twitter, Writer's House agent Steven Malk tweeted out something that had me very excited. He..." more
Thursday, March 21, 2013 4:53:01 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Spring has Sprung!:
Diandra said, "I know some part of the country are experiencing some chilly slush, but down here in Texas the bluebonnets and wildflowers have begun blanketing the hillsides. Spring is here!I did this piece as a slump-breaker. Working on a dummy can stiffen one..." more
Sunday, February 10, 2013 4:08:21 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled 2012 Promos:
Diandra said, " I have a bunch of these left over from last year's conferences. It might be time to do a mail-out."
Friday, December 7, 2012 11:57:04 AM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled PiBoIdMo 2012:
Diandra said, "Badge created by the awesome Ward Jenkins. Click here to see more of his work.Hurray, I'm a winner! Once again, I managed to bang out thirty-plus ideas for picture books. I have so much fun doing this, and it actually helps create a habit. I am much..." more
Sunday, November 4, 2012 6:26:28 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Studio Peek!:
Diandra said, "I'm taking pictures of my studio to share in a presentation I'm giving tomorrow at our monthly SCBWI meeting, and I thought I'd post here. I don't think I've ever shown y'all where I work before. Keep in mind, I've cut a few areas out of the shots...." more
Thursday, October 11, 2012 1:42:39 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday-Mirror:
Diandra said, "The watercolor experiments continue...Walking out of the pumpkin patch Fox found herself mirrored."
Thursday, October 4, 2012 2:36:18 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday-Book:
Diandra said, "So I created this drawing for this week's theme of "8" over at The Sketchables.And I think, "Hmm..that bunny is pretty dang cute."A little value study, a little color play, finding a happy balance....And I end up with this. A sweet baby, a..." more
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 11:02:15 AM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled The Final Results:
Diandra said, "Here's a last look at the Sweet Squares! If you manage to create a quilt of your squares (I did mine in Photoshop), comment with the link so that we can share in the progress last month."
Monday, October 1, 2012 2:36:13 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Sweet Square #28:
Diandra said, "watercolor, marker, inkThe Month of Experimentation is officially over. It was so inspiring; playing with different media, techniques and ideas. I am happy that I have two techniques I intend to implement in future projects, and it was fun having..." more
Friday, September 28, 2012 5:18:07 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Sweet Squares #21:
Diandra said, "pastel chalk pencilOh my gosh, I was laid low by a horrible chest cold this past week. Thank you guys for checking in and keeping up with the squares! "
Friday, September 28, 2012 5:18:07 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Sweet Square #22:
Diandra said, "pastel chalk pencilsPlaying with cool colors..." more
Friday, September 28, 2012 5:18:07 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Sweet Square #23:
Diandra said, "blackwing pencil on paperA little character study."
Friday, September 28, 2012 5:18:07 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Sweet Squares #24:
Diandra said, "pencil on paper"
Friday, September 28, 2012 5:18:07 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Sweet Square #25:
Diandra said, "pencil on paperA little profile shot. "
Monday, March 31, 2014 4:17:37 PM
Diandra Mae wrote a blog post titled Shooting Stars:
Diandra said, "There's a group that has been working for years towards illustrating in children's publishing. Like so many others, we work in isolation, alone at home with our characters and neuroses to keep us company. I can honestly say that these ladies, and ..." more