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Just delivered these pieces to the Downlands Art Exhibition @downslandart which will be open from 19-23 September.

This is always an event well worth seeing if your looking for something while in Toowoomba.

#artgallery #watercolour #toowoomba

Just delivered these pieces to the Downlands Art Exhibition @downslandart which will be open from 19-23 September.

This is always an event well worth seeing if your looking for something while in Toowoomba.

#artgallery #watercolour #toowoomba

We found the cemetery was a little busier when we visited our son today. It always is on days like these. There are so many reasons why Father’s Day may be difficult. Whatever your reason, my thoughts are with you.

💙🦋💙

We found the cemetery was a little busier when we visited our son today. It always is on days like these. There are so many reasons why Father’s Day may be difficult. Whatever your reason, my thoughts are with you.

💙🦋💙

“I’m here for you.”
Sometimes that’s all someone wants. No advice, just be there with them.
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook #childrenauthors #kidlitauthor

“I’m here for you.”
Sometimes that’s all someone wants. No advice, just be there with them.
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook #childrenauthors #kidlitauthor

I’m enjoying learning about Procreate and am loving how you can add and take away so easily. Changing colour or lines is very quick and you don’t have to start over again.
#illustration #kidlitillustration #teddybears #procreate #picturebook

I’m enjoying learning about Procreate and am loving how you can add and take away so easily. Changing colour or lines is very quick and you don’t have to start over again.
#illustration #kidlitillustration #teddybears #procreate #picturebook

I’ve been waiting for an iPad for a while now and was lucky enough the recent tax return meant that I could get one now. I’m absolutely loving @procreate ! Being able to mark marks and erase easily and it looks like the art I create with physical mediums. I’m really looking forward to practising my illustration skills. It’s so much more convenient and I don’t even have to wait for the layers to dry!

I’ve been waiting for an iPad for a while now and was lucky enough the recent tax return meant that I could get one now. I’m absolutely loving @procreate ! Being able to mark marks and erase easily and it looks like the art I create with physical mediums. I’m really looking forward to practising my illustration skills. It’s so much more convenient and I don’t even have to wait for the layers to dry!

One week since the CYA Bootcamp and I'm incredibly grateful I had this opportunity. @lorae_at_work gave the most thorough feedback and I'm working hard to ensure the manuscript and storyboard are ready for submission.

Thank you to the @cyaconference for organising this. As an aspiring author, it was the first time I've been to something like this and I'll certainly be on the lookout for more events like this.

Thank you also to the other members on my table @stevekidsbookauthor @jenni.goodman and @pennyjanemorrison who shared their industry knowledge and experience. Thank you also to @ryley.mc I wish you the best of luck with your submissions and look forward to seeing your success.

One week since the CYA Bootcamp and I'm incredibly grateful I had this opportunity. @lorae_at_work gave the most thorough feedback and I'm working hard to ensure the manuscript and storyboard are ready for submission.

Thank you to the @cyaconference for organising this. As an aspiring author, it was the first time I've been to something like this and I'll certainly be on the lookout for more events like this.

Thank you also to the other members on my table @stevekidsbookauthor @jenni.goodman and @pennyjanemorrison who shared their industry knowledge and experience. Thank you also to @ryley.mc I wish you the best of luck with your submissions and look forward to seeing your success.

Working on some character development for the next book. Here are a few line drawings straight from the sketchbook.

#linedrawing #picturebooks #kidlit

Working on some character development for the next book. Here are a few line drawings straight from the sketchbook.

#linedrawing #picturebooks #kidlit

I was lucky enough to attend a hands on illustration workshop by talented Peter Carnavas @petercarnavasauthor with selected Year 6 students at TAS. What a wonderful opportunity as Peter generously shared his experiences and artwork.

Thanks to the @thelighthousetoowoomba @the.jessica.ritchie @nadinereynolds01 for making this event possible.

#authorvisits #illustrators #kidlit

I was lucky enough to attend a hands on illustration workshop by talented Peter Carnavas @petercarnavasauthor with selected Year 6 students at TAS. What a wonderful opportunity as Peter generously shared his experiences and artwork.

Thanks to the @thelighthousetoowoomba @the.jessica.ritchie @nadinereynolds01 for making this event possible.

#authorvisits #illustrators #kidlit

It's been such an exciting week hosting Matt Stanton @itsmattstantonhere , Sophie Beer @sophiebeerdraws and Sandhya Parappukkaran @sandhya_librarybagbooks at TAS this week.
I can't thank them enough for engaging our students and providing the additional opportunity of signing books. They definitely inspired our students to read more (I'm going to have to purchase more copies for the library to keep up with the demand).
Thank you also to @the_booktree_toowoomba for providing a pop up store to sell these authors books onsite.
Photos by @toowoombaanglicanschool
#authorvisits #illustrators #publishing #picturebooks

It's been such an exciting week hosting Matt Stanton @itsmattstantonhere , Sophie Beer @sophiebeerdraws and Sandhya Parappukkaran @sandhya_librarybagbooks at TAS this week.
I can't thank them enough for engaging our students and providing the additional opportunity of signing books. They definitely inspired our students to read more (I'm going to have to purchase more copies for the library to keep up with the demand).
Thank you also to @the_booktree_toowoomba for providing a pop up store to sell these authors books onsite.
Photos by @toowoombaanglicanschool
#authorvisits #illustrators #publishing #picturebooks

One of the things I love about creating picture books is weaving memories into the illustration. Sharing moments like these with the world is invaluable.

#picturebooks #picturebookauthor #illustrator #childhoodmemories #aspiringauthor

One of the things I love about creating picture books is weaving memories into the illustration. Sharing moments like these with the world is invaluable.

#picturebooks #picturebookauthor #illustrator #childhoodmemories #aspiringauthor

What do you say when there are no words? Sometimes it can be difficult to know. Trying to make things better can sometimes make things worse.

#picturebooks #author #illustrator #childrensbook #publishers #teddybear #grief

What do you say when there are no words? Sometimes it can be difficult to know. Trying to make things better can sometimes make things worse.

#picturebooks #author #illustrator #childrensbook #publishers #teddybear #grief

When you love doing something, it shows. I love capturing the special memories within the illustrations. This picture has special meaning to me but to someone else it might have a completely different narrative. What do you see here?

#picturebooks #author #illustrator #childrensbook #publishers #teddybear

When you love doing something, it shows. I love capturing the special memories within the illustrations. This picture has special meaning to me but to someone else it might have a completely different narrative. What do you see here?

#picturebooks #author #illustrator #childrensbook #publishers #teddybear

It takes courage, but I know my stories will help others going through similar experiences. This is why it's so important for me to pursue this dream of publishing my books.

#picturebooks #author #illustrator #childrensbook #publishers #teddybear

It takes courage, but I know my stories will help others going through similar experiences. This is why it's so important for me to pursue this dream of publishing my books.

#picturebooks #author #illustrator #childrensbook #publishers #teddybear

Do you turn to stories for comfort? I know I do. I'll look for stories from people who are going through what ever it is that I'm going through at the time.

Finding stories like that helps me know I'm not alone in any experience. Finding a connection that helps bring solace.

#picturebooks #author #illustrator #childrensbook #publishers #teddybear

Do you turn to stories for comfort? I know I do. I'll look for stories from people who are going through what ever it is that I'm going through at the time.

Finding stories like that helps me know I'm not alone in any experience. Finding a connection that helps bring solace.

#picturebooks #author #illustrator #childrensbook #publishers #teddybear

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