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Monday, February 22, 2016 5:45:32 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski updated the biography on her profile page
Monday, February 22, 2016 5:39:35 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski updated the biography on her profile page
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:36:11 AM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Pursue your dreams!:
Natalie said, "I love to pursue my dreams. I feel that dreams are my creative journey. I am working on a story outline for my next “My Fuzzy’s World” adventure story which will be titled “My Fuzzy in Paris”. Besides I also enjoy making small but..." more
Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:52:13 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled The magical illustration art of Polish artist Jan Marcin Szancer:
Natalie said, "Polish artist Jan Martin Szancer (1902-1973) was a true Renaissance man. Besides his exquisite and unique talent as a children’s illustrator he also was a talented painter, print maker, draftsman and a professor at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts..." more
Friday, August 27, 2010 4:21:18 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Writing and illustrating for children-a delightful task:
Natalie said, "I do truly treasure my artistic talent of writing and illustrating for children. Creative writing for children is a great responsibly but also a very rewarding one. When I decided to fulfill my dream project of writing and illustrating my..." more
Thursday, August 26, 2010 7:15:22 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled How do you define success?:
Natalie said, "I believe that we all define success differently. For myself it is happiness, health, joy, financial wealth, good friends, a caring family and a loving soul mate in my life. I believe that these are strong and important attributes to..." more
Thursday, August 26, 2010 2:33:22 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Helpful resources for aspiring children’s writers:
Natalie said, "Here is a list of some beneficial sources which I recommend for any one who desires to become a children’s writer. Please also refer to my previous post on how to become a children’s writer. ..." more
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:41:22 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Challenge your creativity from within:
Natalie said, "Creative people of all kind of talents always have doubts if their creativity is authentic, exclusive, innovative, enchanting, captivating and delightful enough to stand out from the crowd. Many more doubts cross possibly creative minds..." more
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 5:19:22 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled How to become a children’s writer:
Natalie said, "The advise I am offering in this post is solely based on my own development and growth as a children’s writer. Today I am the published children’s author and illustrator of my debut novel titled “My Fuzzy’s World”. My book is available on..." more
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 5:19:22 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled An inspiring and unique quote on creativity:
Natalie said, "“The world is but a canvas to the imagination.”Henry David Thoreau, American author, poet and philosopher.I often compare creativity with the art of creating a painting on a canvas. Begin your creative journey on a blank canvas. Your creative..." more
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 2:59:22 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled What I want to accomplish as a creative children’s writer and illustrator:
Natalie said, "In my debut children’s book titled “My Fuzzy’s World” I focused on creating a fun and engaging story for young readers. While enjoying my story young readers will learn valuable lessons on the importance of family, friendship, diversity and..." more
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:03:18 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled The journey to sucess:
Natalie said, "I do believe that we all are on a specific journey in our lives. I mainly focus on success in my professional and personal life, besides creativity, happiness, health and inner strength. I do consider success as a lifelong..." more
Monday, August 23, 2010 5:15:14 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled The illustration art of Jessie Willcox Smith, America’s Golden Age children’s illustrator:
Natalie said, "I recently discover the very beautiful and enchanting illustrations of Jessie Willcox Smith who became celebrated for her unique illustrations art of the late-Victorian era home life. Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935) achieved..." more
Sunday, August 15, 2010 6:35:47 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Visualize your dream and pursue it with passion and perseverance!:
Natalie said, "When I first created the idea of writing and illustrating “My Fuzzy’s World”, I also visualized my dream project. In an earlier post I described how this project came to life. I invite you to read about it. No matter what your dream..." more
Sunday, August 15, 2010 4:13:47 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Where to find rare and enchanting children’s picture books:
Natalie said, "What first comes to my mind is the world wide web-today’s quickest, most convenient and also rich resource of a world information on every topic including rare and vintage books.I recently stumbled over a website which sells some of these..." more
Thursday, August 12, 2010 5:02:21 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled How the beauty of a moment can be very inspirational for your creativity:
Natalie said, " When I work on my creative writing posts, articles and notes about my next future My Fuzzy in Paris project I sometimes pause for a moment. Often I find my and my husband’s beloved cat Maya (who is also one of the characters in my first..." more
Thursday, August 12, 2010 5:02:21 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled How to inspire and encourage a child to read printed books:
Natalie said, "By introducing young children very early to printed books you will change their life forever! Later on talk about your favourite children books, read them to a child, talk about what you have learned from that book, the story, the..." more
Thursday, August 12, 2010 2:28:18 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Do you have a favourite children’s book memory?:
Natalie said, "Most people I know have a favourite children’s book memory like I do. I am referring to a special, beloved and treasured children’s book of my early childhood. Some of us have several of these treasured books which have always been there when we..." more
Saturday, August 7, 2010 5:06:51 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Today's Thought: Commit to Excellence!:
Natalie said, "I commit myself to excellence in my work, my creative writing and illustrating for children, in my partnership, in my friendships and in my life in general. I do believe that if you commit to excellence it grows into a valuable habit which will..." more
Saturday, August 7, 2010 2:56:51 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled What is a children’s book classic?:
Natalie said, "What defines a piece of children’s literature as a classic? Based on my research the answer seems to depend on an individual's personal viewpoint. I am expressing only my personal perception and opinion of classic children’s books in this post. ..." more
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 5:52:43 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled My greatest inspirations to draw and illustrate for children-the unique talent of E.H. Shepard:
Natalie said, "British artist and book illustrator Edward Howard Shepard was always one of my greatest creative inspirations to draw animals early on as a child. Shepard's creative drawing talent also inspired me to illustrate my first children's book "My Fuzzy's..." more
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:52:15 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled About the great artist who illustrated AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh- Ernest Howard Shepard:
Natalie said, "Ernest Howard Shepard dreamed of being an artist from early on and always carried a booklet for his drawings with him until his death. He was originally a prolific British artist and contributor to the Punch Magazine in the early..." more
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:52:15 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled Today's Thought: Nurture your Creativity!:
Natalie said, "What ever your creativity might be-find time everyday to nurture it! Art print by Louise Carey on art.com"
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 4:30:14 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski wrote a blog post titled One of my articles now features on Ezine Articles!:
Natalie said, "I am proud to share that my "Why we must encourage young children to read printed books" article is now featured on Ezine Articles! I also have earned Ezine Article expert author..." more
Monday, February 22, 2016 5:45:49 PM
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski updated the biography on her profile page