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Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:47:09 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Take me too - Illustration process:
Amanda said, "Another new video showing more of my illustration process from the picture book Take Ted Instead (written by Cassandra Webb)."
Thursday, June 16, 2016 10:22:35 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Hiding with Ted - Illustration process:
Amanda said, "This video shows my illustration process in fast forward. I scanned my pencil drawing and greyscale watercolour washes, then coloured in photoshop.I originally illustrated this for the cover of, Take Ted Instead, a picture book written by Cassandra..." more
Thursday, March 31, 2016 9:54:56 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Take Ted Instead is out now!:
Amanda said, "Take Ted InsteadWritten by Cassandra Webb and illustrated by me.It's bedtime for one tired little boy. Why should he go to bed when everyone else in the house is still awake? He has a plan to keep himself wide awake . . .Take Ted Instead is..." more
Friday, January 1, 2016 6:42:10 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled A Belated Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!:
Amanda said, "I was a little too busy leading up to Christmas to attend to my blog (that would include the 8 months leading up to Christmas, whoops), so I'm wishing you all a belated Merry Christmas!Above is an illustration of my daughter (who had been wearing..." more
Thursday, April 9, 2015 7:20:56 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Onesie Mumsie is out now!:
Amanda said, "Onesie MumsieWritten by Alice Rex and illustrated by me.A charming story about a girl who refuses to go to bed until she has tried on all of her onesies.Onesie Mumsie is available to purchase from New Frontier Publishing Store or your favourite..." more
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:50:01 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Pencil roughs from Onesie Mumsie:
Amanda said, " Some of my pencil roughs from Onesie Mumsie (written by Alice Rex) due for release April 1, 2015."
Thursday, March 5, 2015 9:06:59 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Onesie Mumsie picture book - illustration process:
Amanda said, "I'm very excited to announce my second picture book, Onesie Mumsie (written by Alice Rex), is due for release April 2015. That's only a few weeks away!Above is a video showing my illustration process in fast forward from pencil drawing to final..." more
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Look before you leap:
Amanda said, "I doubt Miss Lioness had thought much about the possible consequences before taking this leap of spontaneity. And I bet her classmate certainly didn't know what was coming."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Hibernate:
Amanda said, "Illustration complete!Nearly finished... just in need of a few shadows and highlights.Here's my work in progress for this week's Illustration Friday topic 'hibernate'. I'm about half way through colouring and hope to post my completed illustration..." more
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Grounded:
Amanda said, "click image to enlargeclick image to enlargeSoccer in the park was postponed until the wall was spotless. Now George keeps a notebook under his pillow for all his self-compliments."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Prepare:
Amanda said, "click image to enlargeStacey's first day of school turned out to be one mother's worst nightmare!Yes, it's always the mother who likes to prepare the night before school with all lunches packed and uniforms ironed, that has the stubborn daughter who..." more
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Twirl:
Amanda said, "click image to enlargeAs a little girl I remember twirling frangipanis during my seemingly endless free time.Illustration Friday submission for this week's topic 'twirl'."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Forward:
Amanda said, "click image to enlargeThat's the last time Flynn's going to let Danny Diplodocus push him on the swing!Illustration Friday submission for this week's topic 'forward'."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Suspense:
Amanda said, "click image to enlargeSometimes the suspense is worse than the punishment.Illustration Friday submission for this week's topic 'suspense'."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Popularity:
Amanda said, "click image to enlargeA dog's gotta do what a dog's gotta do... to regain his popularity."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Fluid:
Amanda said, "click to enlarge imageThere's plenty of fluid falling from the sky this week. The children are loving it! While Queenslanders brace themselves for more floods.Illustration Friday challenge: this week's word prompt 'fluid'."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Capable:
Amanda said, "My Love GrowsEven the smallest are capable of love.Illustration Friday's word prompt: capable.I only managed a sketch this week, as my little preppie (pictured above) is taking a 'mental health day' from school today. Let's hope there's less..." more
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Dorothy's return:
Amanda said, "DorothyDorothy clicks her heels three times and says, "There's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place like home."My daughter loves singing Over the Rainbow and pretending to be Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz.Here's a little..." more
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled The vocal rabbit:
Amanda said, "AliceI know, a bit of a stretch to fit this week's Illustration Friday word prompt, vocal. Alice in Wonderland does have a vocal rabbit though. Much more vocal than your average rabbit."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:31 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Who's been colouring my drawings?:
Amanda said, "I was about to colour my drawing, but HELLO, looks like someone beat me to it... with her MARKERS!!!Kids are great company when they're not fighting, screaming, whining or colouring your originals.I told my daughter her colouring was wonderful—so..." more
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:30 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Sight:
Amanda said, "I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.~ Katharine HepburnIllustration Friday's word prompt: sight."
Monday, January 12, 2015 4:52:30 PM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Raffi will be loved long after his freckles have faded:
Amanda said, "Raffi's extra long leg, twisted neck and faded freckles are the signs of a child's true love."
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 2:38:44 AM
Amanda Francey wrote a blog post titled Merry Christmas!:
Amanda said, "Seems I've developed a habit of drawing Santa puppies each year.Last year, we adopted a gorgeous puppy from the RSPCA and my brain had turned to puppy pulp from adoration. So, it was only natural I would draw a Santa puppy.This year, I'm..." more