Children’s Books

by | Nov 6, 2010 | Collectables, Field Trip

When I saw this old book for sale and in pristine condition, I could not resist purchasing it. Upon receiving the book, I was finally, able to see what I had been missing on pages 78/79 in my dad’s well loved copy, that had been torn out. This is one of the books that I grew up with, looking at the pictures mostly, and I was probably the one responsible for the torn pages.  “Favorite Tales” is a favorite book (sentimental) in my collection of antique and vintage children’s books.

Today I’m off to my first regional SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators) conference. I can’t wait to see, hear and learn more about Children’s books and all of the aspects that will be covered there. Plus, for added fun, there will be an illustrator workshop and portfolio review with Deborah Zempke!

Let’s Talk Turkey

by | Nov 4, 2010 | Collectables, Home Arts

Time to trade in tricks and treats for the turkeys!

And start thinking about those pumpkin pies, eh?

Does anyone remember the construction paper turkeys we made in school by tracing our hand? I think I may still have one around here, somewhere.

Treasured Tuesday

by | Jul 27, 2010 | Treasured Tuesday's

Wow, ever since the blog break I took in June, I’ve struggled to get back to faithfully posting. It has been an unusually busy summer and not over yet. The one thing that’s become clear to me, is that time remains a most difficult element to manage at this point of my life.

So, the long over due Tuesday treasure I’m sharing today is, no matter how busy things get, making time for our tiny treasures, like SLEEPOVERS in the “nursery rhyme room” at gram’s, is of the utmost importance.

Stewardship

by | May 18, 2010 | Studio, Treasured Tuesday's

Treasured Tuesday’s – Last week I attempted to straighten up some of the messy piles around the studio. One major issue, the many books and vintage “Art News” magazines retrieved from my dad’s work space last summer. Finally, the many volumes spanning from 1952 – 1962, are unpacked, organized and safely stored in my large, school salvaged, book case.

Cover – Donna Canonici da Ferrara, 1477 of the portrait-pair by Frcesco Cossa. The inscriptions read: UT SIT NOSTRA FORMA SUPERSTSES (In order that our image may survive.)

These issues are most likely rich in art history and imagery, however, I’m not sure whats to be done with them. For now, they will remain a part of my studio stuff as they were in my dad’s.

Wonderland

by | May 11, 2010 | Treasured Tuesday's

Treasured Tuesday’s – My studio space is a wonderland of interesting items, some sentimental and others that were collected over the years. This volume of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” belonged to my dad and surprisingly there is no date, anywhere inside. Assuming it to be among his childhood books, I estimate it to be, approximately between 75 to 100 years old, and quite endearing.

The next page simply says “Printed in the United States of America By J. J. Little & Ives Company, New York,” but no date. I find that curious and wonder of the significance, if any.

The Paper Cut Outs page, I purchased a few years ago for the illustration quality. Who can resist anything Alice, right? Especially if they contain the classic illustrations of John Tenniel!