April 27, 2012
It’s been an art-filled week here in DiTerlizziland reviewing entries for the Wonders of the Future WondLa Giveaway; so for this weeks FFA I’d like to come back from the future to take a look at the fantastic. (more…)
April 25, 2012
This week, The Search for WondLa was released in paperback. Its now at an affordable softcover price, and yet, still retains the plethora of 2-colored interior art – yay!
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April 24, 2012
My latest contest seemed simple enough, but in fact, it was a rigorous exercise in imagination: show me your vision of the future.
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April 16, 2012
For my readers in Washington, I’ll be signing tomorrow night (with Andrea Pinkney) as part of Walla Walla Kids Read.
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April 13, 2012
Herb Leonhard is a fantasy illustrator whom I was introduced to years ago when I contributed an image for Tori Amos’ RAINN calendar.
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April 3, 2012
Finally! I have details of my May HERO FOR WONDLA book tour that I can share. I hope to see you there!
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March 30, 2012
(*Parents, teachers: This week’s FFA involves a naturalistic depiction of a mermaid. Thus, she wears no seashell-bikini.)
I’ve seen lots of wonderful submissions for Friday Fan Art over the years. Each time a drawing, painting or sculpture arrives in my studio inbox, I am over the moon with joy that my work has inspired others. However, every once and awhile something comes in that completely BLOWS MY MIND.
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March 27, 2012
While we put together the final details of my spring tour for A Hero for WondLa, I can tell you that I will be attending the Society of Children’s Book Writers & illustrators (SCBWI) summer conference in Los Angeles, California from August 3rd through the 6th.
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March 23, 2012
As many of you know, the second installment of The Search for WondLa trilogy is about to hit shelves in May, but here is your chance to read the book and see the art before everybody else – announcing the “Wonders of the Future” Wondla Giveaway Contest!
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March 12, 2012
Mark your calendars, Orbonians, in just a couple of months, the sequel to The Search for WondLa will be released in bookstores everywhere.
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March 10, 2012
It is a sad day in DiTerlizziland as I mourn an artistic visionary, Jean Giraud (known as “Moebius”) who lost his battle with cancer this morning at age 73.
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February 24, 2012
On this fantastic February Friday we are featuring a video book review from the very talented Sarah Laties. Sarah is the Special Projects Assistant at the Children’s Book Council (known as the CBC). (more…)
February 16, 2012
Time is running out to submit artwork to Doodle 4 Google 2012! I’m helping Google choose which lucky artist will see their work on Google.com, win a $30k college grant, and earn $50k for their school so be sure entries are in by March 23rd! Get doodling today: www.doodle4google.com
February 11, 2012
I have always been so touched and impressed by the fan art I have received over the years. For this week the same holds true. All these images were inspired by The Search for WondLa. These young talented fans did a fabulous job creating their own versions of some of my favorite characters and scenes. Check it out and tell me what you think! (more…)
February 5, 2012
Since it will be available paperback come April, Simon and Schuster has created a new discussion guide for The Search for WondLa combined with Kenny and the Dragon (which was just released in paperback). (more…)
February 3, 2012
I’ve been fortunate enough to have a lot of amazing experiences come to pass in my life as a result of my career in illustration. One that I suppose I wasn’t expecting until much later was a book about me. However, I was pleasantly surprised last year when Abdo Publishing Company, an educational publisher, added me to their ongoing Children’s Illustrator series which includes the likes of Chris Van Allsburg, Garth Williams and Brian Selznick. (more…)
January 24, 2012
I am happy to say that my 2008 bestselling chapter book, Kenny & the Dragon is now available in paperback. If you haven’t had a chance to read the story of a bookish rabbit and his poetry-reciting, crème-brûlée-lovin, dragon then now’s your chance. (more…)
January 19, 2012
Calling all young artists! Imagine getting an opportunity to design the Google logo to be shared and seen by MILLIONS. Then, imagine your artwork gracing the package of a box of Crayola crayons. Now, imagine winning $30,000 in scholarships, plus an additional $50,000 for your school. That, my friends, is the grand prize for a contest unveiled today at Google…and I am one of the judges:) (more…)
January 13, 2012
This weeks Friday Fan Art features a talented animator named Brittany, who was inspired to create a 3-D model of my old pal, Ted. Brittney recently graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and is currently trying to break into the animation industry. Check out her marvelous rendition of the jovial mischief-maker and a few in-progress images to help guide us through her process. (more…)
December 30, 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, I am reflecting on what an eventful year this has been. Though I split my work between Florida and Massachusetts, I still managed to travel quite a bit and experience some unforgettable moments. Here are some favs: (more…)
December 20, 2011
Nine year-old Kai from New Orleans, Louisiana sent over one of the best gifts ever – A WondLa-themed The Twelve Days of Christmas. Check it out: (more…)
December 12, 2011
I am happy to tell you that all sketches for the interior art for Hero for WondLa are complete and I am now inking them like a madman. The art production will take me into the end of January after which the book will be ready to send off to the printer…and just in time for its May release. (more…)
December 10, 2011
I have always been a fan of classic board games, so when I came across this Friday’s Fan Art I knew I had found a gem. Take a look at 9 year-old Liam’s beautiful rendition of The Search for WondLa BOARD GAME!!! He went above and beyond by choosing an original project idea for his 4th grade monthly book report project. “The Search for WondLa would make a great game!” Liam had exclaimed to his (totally cool) mom before he began to design his own journey through Orbona.
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November 25, 2011
Dimitri Lebon is a up-and-coming sculptor from Belgium with some serious talent. (more…)
November 23, 2011
Anne McCaffrey passed away yesterday in her home in Ireland at the age of 85. Though Anne authored numerous books, many know her as the grand storyteller of the beloved Dragonrider of Pern series, originally crafted as novellas when they were released in the late 1960’s. (more…)
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