The art of pop ups....wow!

I am always collecting cool pop up books...to me they are magical works of art...that come to life...and I could leaf through them over and over...and never ever tire of seeing the work....much like having a wonderful painting in your home that you never ever tire of....I share my pop ups but no one can ever really hold them ...I hold them and turn the pages...that is how much I love these works of art......pure magic....and pure happiness.....

Imagine what a dream it would be to work on one of these projects....I think it would be amazing.....

I think I need to add this to my bucket list.....

Meanwhile...check this out for some inspiration....

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Illustration Friday - Afterwards.....my latest picture book is now available!!!

Hi Everyone....the theme over at IF this week fits perfect with Peanuts the Pony as he juggles all this yummy food....we all know that AFTERWARDS it will all be in his tummy.....

At the same time my latest picture book with Author Carla Burke is finally out and available at all bookstores....Follow a little girl names Penny and her Pony Peanuts as he raises awareness of the seriousness of Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies...

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!

oh and don't forget to be part of the 2011 100 Illustrations and Book Marketing Project...it is a great way to market your work at an affordable cost....Head here to read all about it.....

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Illustration Friday "Welcome"

Hi Everyone....I took some of my sketches for my latest picture book and made a special piece for IF this week....This little boy always welcomes the cute birds to his families backyard....the birds love him because he always tops up the bird feeder and shows them how special they are....
I think he will grow up to be a wonderful man....

Happy Friday Everyone!!!

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Diana

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It's time to celebrate!!!

Hi Everyone!!!!

I am so excited to say that I just finished the book cover layout for my latest picture book! I am so thrilled to not only be finished with the edits and illustrations but also thrilled to be learning something new....creating book layouts and book cover spreads...what a wonderful way to learn more about the children's book industry....and also learn to use some cool new applications to do it.....I also had no idea about all the standards and work that happens behind the scenes before a book makes it to market..........

anyways to show that I am celebrating I feature an illustration from another book that will also be coming out soon....and these ponies sure look like they are all about celebrating....

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Hugs
Diana

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