Search updates from people that live within:
Viewing: All Updates
Updates Made by Kimberlee Prokhorov
Monday, July 30, 2012 1:04:32 AM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Bullet Train:
Kimberlee said, "After what seemed like forever trying to get this project off the ground, I have reached the point where things are going very quickly lately, almost at lightning speed. The proof of the book is in my hands, electronically. The marketing consultant..." more
Sunday, July 15, 2012 11:16:42 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Making Progress!:
Kimberlee said, "John has sent me all the final illustrations and I have sent them into the publisher tonight! Yeah! Editing is done, so now we only have to work with the layout designers to pick the font and place it! I have decided that the charity I..." more
Saturday, May 5, 2012 1:36:43 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled It's Better If I Am Wrong.:
Kimberlee said, "This is the first book that I have done illustrations for. It is really amazing to be able to branch away from what I typically do as an artist, and to have an opportunity to stretch myself into an uncomfortable place to create something amazing...." more
Sunday, March 25, 2012 9:09:25 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Book Illustrations are in full swing!:
Kimberlee said, "Hello All!!! I wanted to stop by and give a quick update. The illustrations have been in progress for a few weeks, and all of the sketching that I have been working on is starting to pay off. I am currently working on developing each of the..." more
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:02:05 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Getting the Ball Rolling Again...:
Kimberlee said, "John is on the job, and editing has been in my possession for months now. No, for over a year! My publisher is calling again and it's time to get this book done! I am seriously shocked with myself that I have sat on this for an entire..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:13:10 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled New developments!:
Kimberlee said, "Helena and I finally were able to tag up and unfortunately her life has changed ironically putting her into a position where she can no longer help with the project. I do hope to work with her one day, but it will not be in the very near future...." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:13:10 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled New Year, New Approach!:
Kimberlee said, "With the New Year almost upon us I want to take a moment to wish you all health, happiness and great success in 2012! My wish is to get this book completed in 2012. 2012 will also be the year of the dragon and is said to be dramatic fortunes and..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:13:10 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Introducing John!:
Kimberlee said, "John Garancheski III is my new partner on this book project and will be providing the illustrations for it! As I wrote previously, John got my attention when he produced a flier for a benefit I am assisting next weekend. After checking out his..." more
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 9:53:16 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Minor Delays...:
Kimberlee said, "Wow, well, we have really let things age. Just looking and the last post was in May. I am at the point of dusting things off and sending in the manuscript for the final editing stage. Months ago Helena also had to put the illustrations aside for..." more
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:47:36 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Letting Things Age:
Kimberlee said, "So being as such my father is hitting a milestone today and Helena's mother, I thought this title was fitting. Sometimes it is good to let something age, sit, fester, settle, or sink in. The rough edges become smoother. The fruit ripens. I..." more
Monday, April 4, 2011 9:34:58 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Editing, editing, editing:
Kimberlee said, "So, I have not had much time to sit and contemplate the suggested edits lately. Spring break came up and I spent a lot of time with my kids and work has been so busy that I have preferred to read a book or enjoy some other relaxation time without..." more
Thursday, March 3, 2011 10:53:03 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Like Christmas! or a First Date?:
Kimberlee said, "Today upon reading my email when getting home I discovered that my manuscript had been returned from the editor! Yeah! It's just like Christmas, or maybe more like a first date. Did they like it? How many comments did they make? When I open it will..." more
Friday, February 25, 2011 6:17:51 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Interior Art:
Kimberlee said, "Today I was working on the first 2 page spread for our book. I've already worked up a very rough sketch indicating placement and proportion, and Kimberlee shared what she was envisioning. The first sketches are always rough because there will be..." more
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 1:51:57 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Ever seen a beautiful caterpillar?:
Kimberlee said, "See below for accompanying music by The Cure - The Caterpillar. (one of my favorites) So, as you have seen Beatrice, she has an early version of herself to portray in the book and that is herself in caterpillar form. Have you ever seen a..." more
Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:24:49 AM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Bios and Beatrice:
Kimberlee said, "So I am proceeding forth with my submission of material and want everything to go smoothly. Despite being under the weather lately, Helena has finished the painting we anticipate for use as the cover image! I love it, but I love all her work so I..." more
Monday, January 31, 2011 9:30:03 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Author in the House!:
Kimberlee said, "Helena has been taking such wonderful steps to move things forward with the project, I felt it was time for me to do something on my end to keep the momentum moving forward. I have researched trademarking and believe that I will pursue that soon...." more
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:26:49 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Painting on Dark Days...:
Kimberlee said, "Today was a typical cold, dark January day in Illinois. Sounds like a great day for being inside, painting, but at this stage a brighter day is preferable. My lighting is designed for artists and mimics daylight, but when working with blues and blue..." more
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:26:49 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Painting on Dark Days, continued...:
Kimberlee said, "At the left side in the top photo are 2 images. One is the Beatrice painting Ive been working on in this blog. On the right you see an older, rejected version. I wasn't happy with body or face and was using this reject to experiment with, mainly..." more
Monday, January 24, 2011 8:30:05 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Painting Beatrice:
Kimberlee said, "In the last blog I wrote about looking for a new space and since then have found one. We'll save the details of locating an affordable work space for a different entry because today was a painting day without interruption and I'd like to share what..." more
Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:39:03 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Finding My Three Little "P"s:
Kimberlee said, "So I have been focusing on this next year and moving forward, and read in Oprah that we all need to work on finding Joy. I thought, "How true is that? Amen, sister." When I sit back and observe how people treat each other publicly, and see how self..." more
Monday, January 10, 2011 10:51:46 AM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled Outer and Inner Space:
Kimberlee said, "I’ve been looking into alternative spaces and honing my list of essentials for a rented space. If you are creating at home, and sharing that home with partners running their own businesses, children and often, aged parents consider an outside..." more
Thursday, January 6, 2011 11:49:03 AM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled WORK SPACE:
Kimberlee said, "Owls are wonderful parents and talented hunters, navigating the woods in the night, spending their days in the treetops alone, avoiding the crows and pestering starlings. Some creative individuals are this way - we like others of our species just..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 4:07:05 PM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled YEARS END:
Kimberlee said, "Its December 30, 2010. Kimberlee and I are both caught up with the usual year's end and holiday season distractions. Family, children home all day on midwinter vacation, Christmas aftermath, work related year's end projects. Working from home when..." more
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:46:55 AM
Kimberlee Prokhorov wrote a blog post titled We are live!:
Kimberlee said, "As of yesterday my website for Universal Messages went live! For awhile I could not reach it and come to find out that Godaddy was hacked yesterday too! So I think they took the servers down to clean them up. Nevertheless, my site is alive now!..." more