Kate Harper's blog on Greeting cards and licensing

Check out Kate Harper's blog for some good info, tips and links about the Greeting Card biz, and licensing.
I found this through twitter..lots of good resources there if you have the time to search and connect. I've been connecting through twitter, which makes it much easier.

the Blog Terrible Yellow Eyes

Terrible Yellow Eyes is of blog of a collection of works inspired by the beloved classic, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.

Art Print Issues with Barney Davey

Another valuable resource for art licensing and print issues for artists can be found at Barney Davey's blog here.

Beth Russell's Blog: Art Law for Everyone

An important resource for artists everywhere: Beth Russell's blog Art Law for Everyone.
Beth is an Attorney in: copyright, trademark, web development, arts and entertainment. She also has classes in these areas.

New Celebrity Children's Books out

Just found this article about some new celebrity children's books out. Authors include Michael Phelps, Dolly Parton, Julianne Moore, and Whoopie Goldberg.

Children's Book Insider

Check out the Children's Book Insider

Trying to Catch up..and Painting

I've been pulled in many directions..all of them vital and unavoidable, but am bringing back the focus to painting this week. ( I have been painting all this time, but also have been called away from it often due to end of the year events)

Working in oils is such a joy. I'll be taking a class at The Art League at the end of June with painter/instructor Ed Reed. I can't wait.

Join my new Children's Illustrators Twibe

I created a brand new "Twibe" on twitter for children's illustrators. Please come join if you are at all interested.