Take this map! It leads to silly desktop backgrounds and printable artworks at my Hidden Page of Secret Treasure!

 
Lead me to the hidden page!

Moving sucks.

Seth and I have moved a combined 14 times in the last 6 years. 

Our last move (for a while) was into our new 100-yr-old house! 

My "studio" is usually a corner of the living room (totally fine, I'm thankful I've had a desk!). 

 

In this home I get to set up my very own STUDIO!!

I hung twinkle lights! I have a standing drafting table!

 

I'm going to need more book space I think. But it's a great start to my new favorite place.

Announcing: my second book deal!! I'm illustrating a book called BIG, BOLD, BEAUTIFUL ME, by (drumroll) Jane Yolen and her granddaughter Maddison Stemple-Piatt! From the official announcement:

"It's a picture book about loving one's body and appreciating our unique characteristics that help us do special things."

Five main characters are introduced throughout the poem-like book.

I have all the characters meeting up to play in a small town park. Here are some character sketches I sent to the publisher.

 

It's been a total blast & also terrifying to start work on an actual story (as opposed to illustrations for marketing or for my portfolio). I'm trying my best to have fun with what I'm drawing - I think that's what makes a good book in the end! 

It's fall and I want to read my favoritest, coziest adventure books. 

 

AKA the first 5 comic books of Hilda. (yes, it inspired the animated show on Netflix, which is also AMAZING) Go on hikes with Hilda and me in her super-fun comics (fit for picture-book readers!).

 

When I look at Luke Pearson's website, I'm blown away by the worlds he builds. It's marvelous, fantastical. He's an inspiration to me, I hope I can create things like this someday. 

 

 

Hilda and the Troll: Hilda Book 1

Author & Illustrator: Luke Pearson

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I'm spending November decorating, drawing my 2 books, and getting all 1,000 sweaters out from under my bed to prepare for Nebraska winter. 

 

Don't forget to visit my hidden page of secret treasure!

 

See you next month,

Lincoln, NE, USA

www.chloebartistry.com