Salvaging the messy goodness

Salvaging the messy goodness

Beginnings are always messy. ~John Galsworthy Anytime we start a new project, whether it’s solo or it involves other people, it helps to remember that the beginning will usually not match our expectations. And that is A-Okay. In fact, it’s normal. Let it...
November is “Picture Book Month”

November is “Picture Book Month”

For the entire month of November, a wonderful celebration will take place: PICTURE BOOK MONTH. [Applause, applause] IMHO, children’s literature is synonymous with picture books, so it only makes sense that this versatile genre–which runs the gamut from...
The art of simplification

The art of simplification

It’s the sixth day of my daily-post-for-a-week challenge so here are six of my favorite quotes on simplifying your life and work. (Above photo: A cover from one of my sketchbooks–I started carving with an exacto blade.)   The ability to simplify means...