I think who you spend your time with is the biggest determination of what kind of creative level you have in life. When you are around creative people, they continually find ways to stay engaged and more creative, and you … Continued
Creating is an organic process. I am surprised at what comes out or where an idea might take me. Don’t get me wrong, I try to plan a great deal of things in the process, but if I experiment with … Continued
I am about to start undertaking my second book. The working title right now is just Skittles. I actually am torn. I want to progress to the book idea of not being afraid (which would be my third book) because … Continued
Covers can make or break a book. I have worked hard on the cover of Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children. The birds came from a little nest situated in an apple tree in my backyard. Daily I would go … Continued
I created the texture for Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children by painting it within Corel Painter. I picked colors within the chameleon, and I started painting, as you would with traditional media. Some of my textures are created fully … Continued
I found this little chameleon at the New Port Aquarium a few years ago. That’s how it works for a lot of things for me. Something catches my eye. I can’t help but look at it. I marvel at some … Continued
The first page of the book, I feel, sets the tone for Be~ Biblical Wisdom for Children. Being wise is something that is hard to teach without some life lessons attached. However, I believe Proverbs 15:7 is correct in that … Continued
I hate hitting snags. When I have an idea, I want it to just work. Yes, I know we are all like that, but it is so frustrating when something goes wrong. I am all about white space when … Continued
I have begun to pull together some of the design aspects to the book Be ~Biblical Wisdom for Children. Design is fun. Whelp, it is only fun, when you have the tools. Finding the tools can be difficult, and like … Continued
I have begun to flesh out the book Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children. How was it done, you wonder? Very simply. It might seem morbid, but I thought about what I would want to leave my kids, if I … Continued
Finding inspiration or gaining ideas for stories is a process that is different for every individual. Personally, I have ideas pop into my head. I might read something, or see something, and before I know it, I have a bunch … Continued