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Thursday, October 8, 2015 6:02:05 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Join me at the RISD Fall Sale:
Anna said, "I've been busily framing all week for the RISD Fall Sale this Saturday. There will be mountains of prints and books at my booth. Come by and say hello if you're in the neighborhood!Details:Booth #13Saturday, October 10th10:00 am- 5:00 pmBenefit..." more
Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:10:56 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Mission accomplished:
Anna said, "This week I finished off the last of the artwork for Sprout Street book number two: A New Arrival! After a busy summer of painting, it's satisfying to see all the illustrations laid out together. I'll post some close-ups soon! In the meantime, you..." more
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 9:06:57 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled On my desk:
Anna said, "A sweet package arrived in the mail last week! In it was the cover to my next book, Sprout Street Neighbors, A New Arrival. I'm in the final stretch of illustrating this book, feverishly painting round the clock. Can't wait to see it all..." more
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:07:53 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Book birthday and a review:
Anna said, "Sprout Street Neighbors: Five Stories is out today- happy birthday little book! To celebrate I am posting my favorite review so far. The Winnie the Pooh comparison really made my day. Thanks Booklist!"The five stories here present a tribute to the..." more
Monday, April 13, 2015 12:45:08 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled First book!:
Anna said, "It is hard to describe the feeling of holding your book for the first time, after all the many weeks, months, and years spent bringing it into being. When a little package arrived on my doorstep last week, I was excited to open it, but also nervous..." more
Thursday, March 26, 2015 6:42:07 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Hello again!:
Anna said, "Much has changed since my last post here. 2014 was a whirlwind, so I took some time off from blogging to get my bearings. I am happy to be back with updates on on my adventures, both bunny painting and otherwise!Shortly after my last post, this..." more
Monday, May 12, 2014 11:54:29 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled From Chapter 2: Emma:
Anna said, "Here are a few of my favorite paintings from the second chapter of Sprout Street Neighbors (some chapter one paintings here), featuring a rambunctious squirrel named Emma:"
Friday, May 2, 2014 3:23:28 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Meet the Sprout Street Neighbors:
Anna said, "I just finished up the illustrations that will go on the back cover of this jacket. Looking forward to seeing how the designer puts all the pieces together!"
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 9:44:43 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled More paintings from Sprout Street Neighbors:
Anna said, "Here are a few of my favorites from the first chapter of Sprout Street Neighbors, the chapter book I've been working on. It's been a lot of fun painting without color, it sort of frees me up to think more about the values, textures, and patterns in..." more
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 2:02:40 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Sprout Street Jacket:
Anna said, "Here is the final painting for the jacket of Sprout Street Neighbors. I began with this sketch. I'll post the jacket design soon!"
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:20:25 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled We Art Boston:
Anna said, "I am so proud to be part of We Art Boston, a fundraiser for the Emergency and Trauma Fund at Boston Children’s Hospital. Original illustratons from over 40 children's book artists will be auctioned off beginning October 10th. On the 20th there ..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:20:25 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled RISD Fall Alumni Sale:
Anna said, "I'll be selling books and prints of my work next Saturday, October 12th, at the RISD Fall Alumni Sale. It's always a lot of fun to do the sale (and a major temptation to blow my earnings on all the beautiful hand crafted goodies)- come by and say..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:20:25 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Last weekend at the sale:
Anna said, "The Fall RISD Sale was bustling and fun. It was a full day that started early and flew by. But there was one sweet moment that caught my attention. In the early afternoon, a small girl sidled up to my table and looked through a bin of prints. She..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:20:25 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled We Art Boston even tomorrow:
Anna said, "Tomorrow is the We Art Boston event at the Rose Kennedy Greenway from 11-3:00! There will be watercolor, collage, and bookmaking activities for kids, illustrators on hand for book-signing, stuffed animal portraits, kid's music and more. You will be..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:20:25 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale:
Anna said, "I'll be selling books and prints once again at the RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale, this Saturday at the Rhode Island Convention Center. As always, the sale is a great place to do your holiday shopping- I love to stroll the aisles and pick out handmade..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:20:25 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Wise words from Leo Lionni:
Anna said, ""Of all the questions I have been asked as an author of children's books, the most frequent one, without doubt, has been 'How do you get your ideas?' Most people seem to think that getting an idea is both mysterious and simple. Mysterious, because..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:20:25 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Saturday Sketch:
Anna said, "Tightening up the jacket sketch for Sprout Street Neighbors, my first chapter book, due out next year. "
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:35:29 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Winchester Authorfest:
Anna said, "Come join me tomorrow, April 9th, for the Winchester Authorfest! I'll be signing books along with a long list of wonderful authors and illustrators: Kathleen Duble, Karen Day, Jackie Dembar Green, Amy MacDonald, David Biedrzycki, David Elliott,..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:35:29 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Happy Earth Day!:
Anna said, "Are you looking for a simple way to celebrate Earth Day with your kids? There are a number of activities for the wee ones on the web site for my book What Can You Do with an Old Red Shoe?. Download free coloring sheets or activity pages, a..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:35:29 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Success:
Anna said, "(Chart by Demetri Martin via A CUP OF JO)"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:35:28 PM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Painting:
Anna said, "... of this sketch."
Monday, January 4, 2016 10:22:25 AM
Anna Alter wrote a blog post titled Moving!:
Anna said, "Dear readers,Happy new year! With the new year come new changes. I've recently moved my blog over to my new web site. Come join me there for updates on my work and life.Best wishes,Anna"