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Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:40:32 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Leonard Baskin’s miniature gems:
Susan said, "This boxed collection of illustrated (approximately 4″ x 4″) books is one of my treasured possessions. Purchased in 1983 (its copyright date), I’ve managed to hang onto it through many moves. I’ve often thought how lovely..." more
Friday, June 5, 2015 9:02:36 AM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Lucky Boy has legs…:
Susan said, "The impact of my first picture book, Lucky Boy, published in 2002 by Houghton Mifflin, continues to surprise me. About a year ago I heard from Marie Rochelle Macaspac who runs Switchblade Creative Studios Inc., providing marketing, design and..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 11:44:37 AM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Hoppy Holidays!:
Susan said, "Hare, hare! This is the 2014 linoleum block print I used on my holiday cards. No snow this year in Portland."
Sunday, November 23, 2014 12:10:33 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday prompt – “Slow”:
Susan said, "I’m having fun with the Illustration Friday prompt this week: “Slow”, and thinking very fat cat may be my way in to a new picture book."
Saturday, November 15, 2014 1:25:06 AM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Little Things 14:
Susan said, "It’s time for Little Things 14, a group show at the Guardino Gallery. The show runs Nov 28 – Dec 28 and includes artwork of a small scale (7″ and under) in all media by 42 artists (me included!). Catch it if you can at 2939 NE..." more
Monday, September 1, 2014 6:05:57 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday – Metamorphosis:
Susan said, "It’s Labor Day and feeling about as lazy as this cat, but couldn’t resist the Illustration Friday prompt!"
Monday, July 7, 2014 3:04:40 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled The Writing Process: Author/Illustrator Blog Tour:
Susan said, "Many thanks to my friend, the lovely Kate Berube for tagging me to participate in this blog tour. Every author/illustrator on the tour is tapped to answer a set of questions and then passes the interview on to two others – kind of a pyramid..." more
Friday, April 18, 2014 3:27:06 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled ENGAGE!:
Susan said, "In recovery mode after the SCBWI Western WA Spring conference, I suffered a bout of the blues after spending three heady days with my “tribe”. There’s nothing like the exchange of energy and creativity between children’s..." more
Friday, April 11, 2014 2:26:50 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Off to the 2014 SCBWI Western WA Spring Conference!:
Susan said, "Sitting here on pins and needles waiting for crit partner and friend, Abbey Marble, to pick me up for the drive up to Redmond, WA. I’ve got my portfolio freshened up and I’m looking forward to seeing old friends, making the acquaintance..." more
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 11:14:40 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Character, character, character…:
Susan said, "I attended a wonderful daylong workshop at Tabor Space here in SE Portland with my picture book crit group (Abbey Marble and Kate Berube) last weekend. It was presented by our Oregon SCBWI chapter (thank you!) and featured Simon & Schuster..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled To sleep, perchance to market…:
Susan said, "The image above from Christoph Niemann’s brilliant blog Abstract Sunday perfectly illustrates the frustration I experience while trying, trying, TRYING to fall asleep. After an inspiring and invigorating meetup with my picture book critique..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled The “Sitter”… hard at work, hardly working:
Susan said, "My friend and fellow children’s book author and illustrator (now that is a mouthful!), Kate Berube, posted a thoughtful link from the NYTimes Sunday Review: Shyness: Evolutionary Tactic? and it set my “sitter” mind to..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Deep in Remodel-land with Mark Twain:
Susan said, "What better excuse to take a break from blogging (and the rest of my pressing responsibilities) than remodeling the house? It’s a project my husband and I have dreamed of doing for nearly 20 years. Finally we have the funds available (well,..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Happy Holidays – 2011:
Susan said, " Linoleum blockprint Winter Gift © 2011 by Susan Boase"
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Finders Keepers:
Susan said, "My girlfriend and I often go to estate sales and garage sales around Portland. We call it “treasure hunting”. In the past year I’ve come across two little children’s books written and illustrated by Rosalind Welch. They are..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Back to the drawing board…:
Susan said, "The past few years have been filled with loss and uncertainty – as if I’ve been tracking the national Zeitgeist – complete with the loss of my father, two beloved dogs, a job or two and specifically, passion and creativity. The..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Keepers:
Susan said, "There’s always a moment where I don’t want to open the lid. As long as the lid is closed there is no chance for disappointment or failure. Of course there is also no chance for surprise and delight, so fingers crossed, gritting my teeth,..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Shop local – support indie booksellers!:
Susan said, "State of Wonder host April Baer describes Sherman Alexie as “the instigator of Indies First” – a call to authors to support independent booksellers during this holiday book selling season. This is a great little interview with..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Happy Holidays 2013:
Susan said, "Every year, usually over the Thanksgiving break, my lovely friend, Paula hosts a day of “carving” (as in linoleum block) at her cozy bungalow. We sip eggnog lattes and listen to great music while carving away. She is such a planner;..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:52:28 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Kate Berube’s sweet kid zine…:
Susan said, "Toot Toot! the 3rd issue of Tater Totter – a periodical publication for kids, compiled by friend and crit group mate Kate Berube, is now available. Check out pages 2-3 for my contribution, Best Friends. This zine can be purchased via..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 8:59:24 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Back to the drawing board…:
Susan said, "The past few years have been filled with loss and uncertainty – as if I’ve been tracking the national Zeitgeist – complete with the loss of my father, two beloved dogs, a job or two and specifically, passion and creativity. The..." more
Saturday, February 25, 2012 11:34:44 AM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Finders Keepers:
Susan said, "My girlfriend and I often go to estate sales and garage sales around Portland. We call it “treasure hunting”. In the past year I’ve come across two little children’s books written and illustrated by Rosalind Welch. They are..." more
Saturday, December 24, 2011 12:55:35 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Happy Holidays – 2011:
Susan said, " Linoleum blockprint Winter Gift © 2011 by Susan Boase"
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 8:09:16 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Deep in Remodel-land with Mark Twain:
Susan said, "What better excuse to take a break from blogging (and the rest of my pressing responsibilities) than remodeling the house? It’s a project my husband and I have dreamed of doing for nearly 20 years. Finally we have the funds available (well,..." more
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 12:26:50 PM
Susan Boase wrote a blog post titled Stitch by stitch:
Susan said, "My girlfriend Paula has a keen eye for unique objects at a good price. She haunts estate sales nearly every weekend. I sometimes accompany her and where she will exit an old Portland home with a bagful of interesting, if not valuable objects, I’ll..." more