Season's Greetings

Season's Greetings from us at KatGirl Studio. Hope your holiday is fun and full of happiness! Visit us next year for exciting new things from KatGirl Studio.

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 16:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2009/12/it-didnt-win-but-i-loved-it-most.html
http://bit.ly/6Y7GL8
http://www.sketchysantas.com/
http://www.mcphee.com/shop/
http://internspills.blogspot.com/2009/12/book-promotion-gods-must-be-crazy.html

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 15:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/08/the-funniest-facebook-sna_n_383847.html
http://sfappeal.com/culture/2009/12/see-spot.php
http://cwim.blogspot.com/2009/12/embracing-inappropriate-violent.html
http://escapefromillustrationisland.com/2009/12/04/top-12-childrens-book-illustration-resources-online/
http://www.rifters.com/crawl/?p=932
http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 14:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://www.steverubel.com/ten-common-phrases-that-could-soon-be-history
http://smallbeerpress.com/not-a-journal/2009/11/22/small-beer-press-horizons/
http://www.theonion.com/content/news/new_noveller_allows_people_to_post
http://thereifixedit.com/2009/11/10/shredder-solves-his-turtle-problem/
http://gothamist.com/2009/12/01/hamster_rides_the_4_train.php?gallery0Pic=5#gallery
http://www.dawghousedesignstudio.com/archives/2009/recreate-the-new-moon-movie-title-treatment-in-photoshop/
http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=blog&id=58256
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/7+Reasons+Agents+Stop+Reading+Your+First+Chapter.aspx
http://www.phenixpublicity.com/blog/2009/12/2/hipsters-and-independent-publishing-or-the-books-youll-read.html

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 13:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://www.amazon.com/Illustrating-Childrens-Picture-Books-Inspiration/dp/1582976201/ref=pd_zg_rss_nr_b_1835_7
http://bookpage.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/no-more-twilight/
http://used-outboard-motor.net/Guy_Jumps_Off_Pier_To_Save_Womans_Dog.html

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 12:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://www.urlesque.com/2009/11/09/hairless-bear/
http://www.google.com/logos/sesamestreet.html
http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=blog&id=58188
http://www.themarketingspotblog.com/2009/11/social-media-strategy.html
http://controversy.wearscience.com/

KatGirl Studio Greeting Cards

KatGirl Studio Greeting Cards are now available for order!

You can now send illustrations from illustrator Alicia "Kat" Dillman as Greeting Cards to your family and friends.

Each card is:
High Quality off-set printed
4.25" x 6" when folded 14 pt. Gloss paper on outside
Blank inside Includes 70lb. White Envelopes
Is shipped Scored and Flat
An Eco-Friendly Product

The greeting cards come in 10, 20 or 30 card packs.

The following designs are now available:

The Color of Snow



Seasons Greetings


Wolpertinger Winter

Interview with Alicia Kat Dillman

I had the pleasure this past week of being interviewed by Fan to Pro blogger Steven Savage

The interview is as follows but please feel free to visit the Fan to Pro Blog and read more of the wealth of information they have there:

Interview with Artist Alicia Dillman

I met Alicia Dillman at a local convention in the Bay Area and was impressed with her drive and her incredible artistic talent. She was nice enough to be interviewed to give some insights on her artistic experience, background, and professional advice.

Alicia "Kat" Dillman
website: www.katgirlstudio.com or www.katgirl.net
twitter: http://twitter.com/KatGirl_Studio

1) Tell us a bit about who you are and what to you do professionally as an artist.

My name is Alicia "Kat" Dillman and I own and operate KatGirl Studio. I'm a profession freelance illustrator. I graduated with a BFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art in San Francisco in 2008. I mainly do work for children's publishing and book covers. I am currently in the process of illustrating 3 children's picture books and writing two Young Adult novels.

2) People have a lot of ideas about what artists careers and jobs will be like - what assumptions did you have that turned out to be wrong? What turned out to be right?

While going to school our instructors told us that the only starving artists were those who possessed poor technical ability or business skills. I was assured as one of the top students I would have no problem finding work. Then the economy tanked and I graduated during the worst year in economic history since the Great Depression. Jobs and projects, even badly paying ones, were scarce. It really didn't matter how good you were. If you weren't already known there was nothing out there for you. It was really hard but recently things have started to pick up a bit. It's nice to know that my career as an Illustrator can only really go up from here.

3) Do you have any interesting insights to share on your career in art that may help people who want to break into the field? How did you get in, why, what worked for you, and how did your hobbies/interests play into it.

I got into Illustration after trying out 3 other majors in college. I was originally going to transfer to the Academy of Art for Theatrical Fashion Design but got on the wrong tour bus on Academy Day and ended up at the Illustration building instead. Their department looked more interesting so I signed up and never looked back.

I don't know that I have really "gotten in" just yet but I'm trying really hard to work my way into the industry. What has seemed to work the best is having a strong web presence. I have my work on one of the top portfolio sites for Children's Illustrators and a lot of my clients find me through there. I also have my work on free portfolio sites, I have a blog I post is nearly every week, as well as a strong twitter following. Also had a table or a booth at 4 conventions, 3 Art & Wine festivals and 1 conference in the past 10 months. Meeting people face to face is very important to building name recognition and strengthening you fan base.

4) Freelance or employed by someone else as an artist - what are the advantages and disadvantages to you?

Employment: If you are employed by someone else you generally own nothing. Everything you create, every idea, is owned by someone else. The advantage is that you have that job security. You will get a pay check 5 days a week, not just when projects come in. I would love to work for a company like Pixar but in 2008 and still now coveted art positions at companies were far and few between. Working for a company is a good gig, if you can get it.

Freelance: Everything you create is owned by you unless you sell those rights. You have complete control over the things you create and how they are used. You get larger chunks of money for your skills. You can work from a home studio, saving money on everything from gas to food. The disadvantage is that you don't get that steady pay check. You have to front all costs for projects until you are paid. It's common for checks to take 30-90 days to come in after a project is completed and some never come in. There's also the health care problem. Because our country doesn't have universal health care or something like it freelancers can very rarely afford to get their own health care plans. Those are the disadvantages most think of, but they forget to subtle ones that afflict freelancers like depression and isolation. Unless you work in a shared studio you spent most days alone without human contact unless you live with someone or go outside to get lunch or run errands. Some people just don't do will with that isolation others thrive on it. I am a people person to it was really hard to adjust to spending my days alone after 20 years of being in school. If you're like me I recommend chatting with other freelancers or friends via an instant messaging system, Twitter or FaceBook Chat while you work. Bounce ideas of them and share preliminary work with them if your project contract allows. Its kinda like having co-workers all over the world. It will help maintain good mental health and moral.

5) What social media and internet tools helped your career and which ones do you recommend.

It goes without saying that you need your own website. If you want clients to view you as a professional you need your own website. In this day in age it is the single most important thing to have as an artisan, illustrator or other graphical artist. If you are not tech savvy hire someone to make one for you, bribe a tech savvy friend or as a last resort at least have a blog site. I recommend Blogspot which has all kinds of widgets to help you. Feel free to visit mine and see what I mean. http://katgirlstudio.blogspot.com/

I strongly recommend having a Twitter. If you adopt only one new technology into your career make it this one. It is imperative that you have one and use it frequently. It keeps my fans up to date on what I'm doing and helps strengthen the connection they feel towards me. It also helps me connect with potential clients and gives them a view into the person I am.. Don't forget art directors, agents, editors and publishers tweet too. You can also glean valuable information that is not widely available anywhere else.

Have a Deviant Art account its free and if you get a paid account for the extra features its only $30 for a year. I use it to search for reference and inspiration. I post my preliminary work and work in progress images for my fans. I make blog posts about events we will be at or new products in our shop. I use its stat feature to find out the most popular pieces I've created. It also has a widget that hooks up my twitter feed to my DA account giving me more ways to reach my fans and connect with them.

6) In an age of technology changes, economic upheaval, and companies moving into each other's spaces, where do you see artists like yourself being?

Right where we always have been. Though these things may change the way we work it does not change the need for creative people. I myself am always at the forefront of technology because I use it in nearly every aspect of my work. I am also the daughter of a computer engineer and have never experienced the technological reluctance that some artist's have. I have to say to everyone reading this: avoid and fear technology at your own peril, for the industry will have no qualms about passing you over for one more willing to move forward.

7) Any further insights to share?

It is sad that artists are so undervalued in our society when everything you see in your day to day lives had to pass through the hands of Illustrators, graphic designs or artisans to get there. There's an anonymous quote out there on the internet that reads: "In this country, there are almost twice as many neurosurgeons as there are professional illustrators. There are eleven times as many certified mechanics. There are SEVENTY times as many people in the IT field." Never forget how valuable and rare your skills are. Never let others diminish you, pay you less than you deserve or convince you to work for "exposure" alone. You are not some picture pony out there for the amusement of others you are a trained thoroughbred race horse. As a professional illustrator, artist or graphic designer you deserve the same respect given to any other highly skilled profession of any other field.

If you would like to read the whole article the quote is from you can find it here: http://www.no-spec.com/archives/i-wish-i-had-written-this/

Please visit the Fan to Pro Blog

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 11:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://www.livingwithlindsay.com/2009/11/librarians-please-avert-your-eyes.html

Happy Pre-Halloween

Hope you all have a safe fun Halloween!


KatGirl Studio's Kiki pumpkin 2009

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 10:

Sorry that this weeks is more of a end of week instead of mid week recap I just got a new work computer and have been doing alot of set up stuff.

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://kateharperblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/have-cat-youll-love-this.html
http://heinleinpubservices.blogspot.com/2009/10/quality-self-publishing.html
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/publishing/will_there_be_book_publishers_in_10_years_140865.asp
http://betsylerner.com/2009/10/20/darkness-visible/
http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2009/10/the-survival-of-books/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8328878.stm
http://www.abominable.cc/2009/10/28/happy-halloween/
http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/3008651/Mystery-lump-on-beach-mistaken-for-alien

APE 2009 Recap

APE Exhibitors Mixer at Last Gasp
The Mixer was held in the Last Gasp warehouse and offices. Nothing more awesome that mingling and drinks in rooms filled with books, carnival side show art and two headed stuffed oddities. We hung out with Emily Martin and her friends from Megamoth Studio next to the Sprectrum books. I even found the YOUR FRIEND THE RAT Little Golden book from Pixar I’ve been looking for for two years.

APE
As it turned out table was in a less than stellar location at APE but we made the best of it. About 2 hours into the event on Saturday I lost my voice. Luckily I had my wonderful table mate and boyfriend Aleric to help out and make me a cute sign. Thank you to all the wonderful people who stopped by to support our studio!

We sold out of THE SEA OF IMAGINATION 13x19 Limited Edition Giclée’s we had at APE. But they are now available in the KatGirl Studio Shop.



A short list of cool people I “talked” to at APE:
Emily Martin
Der-Shing Helmer
William Groebe
Steph laberis
Brittney Lee
Llyn Hunter
Justina Kochansky
The Museum of Lost Wonder

CAM Alternative Press Expo Party: Monsters and Mayhem
On Saturday night Aleric, Erin, Dan and I catched the bus to the Cartoon Art Museum’s Monsters and Mayhem party. The party was tons of fun! Where else would you get to drink beer while sitting in a web comic’s exhibit making Halloween masks out of paper plates, ribbon and crayons? The Disney’s Sleeping Bauty exhibit was fantastic. If you live near SF the Cartoon Art Museum’s current shows are much see!

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 9:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://www.isnare.com/?aid=314301&ca=Writing
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2009/07/anatomy-of-good-query-letter-iii.html
http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2009/08/sunday-sweets-doctor-who.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/6373674/Jesuss-face-spotted-on-the-toilet-door-in-Ikea-Glasgow.html
http://www.kitwhitfield.com/publisherdating.html
http://www.clocktowerny.com/
http://4otos.net/2009/10/pinup-hilda-by-duane-bryers.html
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113968070

KatGirl Studio Will Be at APE 2009

KatGirl Studio along with Lost Graphics will be at the Alternative Press Expo (APE) this weekend. We will be at table #450 on the main floor. We’ll have Art Prints, mini books, postcards, bookmarks, buttons and Free “Con Exclusive Comic”!



APE
The Concourse Exhibition Center
620 7th St. San Francisco
Oct. 17th & 18th
Table #450

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 8

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://coreyschwartz.blogspot.com/2009/10/a-i-relationship-in-action-chicks-and.html
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/what-your-childs-teacher-wont-tell-you-517420/
http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1036255_toyota-goes-steampunk-with-new-electric-car-concept-for-tokyo
http://betsylerner.com/2009/10/04/youll-never-eat-lunch-in-this-town-again/
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2009/10/question-you-dont-want-your-publisher.html
http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware/thumbs-down-agency/
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2009/10/19/091019sh_shouts_weiner
http://blog.marketingtipsforauthors.com/2009/06/6-promotional-item-ideas-for-your-book.html
http://ktliterary.com/2009/10/now-what/
http://mediabistro.posterous.com/why-you-should-write-that-first-novel
http://paigekeiser.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-quick-tips-to-getting-published-in.html
http://www.strothmanagency.com/proposal-writing-suggestions
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/New+Agent+Alert+Teresa+Kietlinski+Of+Prospect+Agency.aspx
http://thedesigninspiration.com/articles/25-various-styles-of-the-wizard-of-oz-illustrations/

The Falcon from The Shamptonian Institute on Vimeo.

8x10 Matted Fine Art Prints Now Available

The following images are now available as 8x10 Matted Fine Art Prints! Each one is printed here in the studio and custom matted by me to fit a standard 8x10 frame. Visit the KatGirl Studio Shop at http://www.katgirlstudio.etsy.com

KatGirl Studio Shop
Most images on KatGirl Studio’s website along with the DA gallery may also be available as 8.5x11 Fine Art Prints, 13x19 Gicleés and Matted Prints in 5x7 & 8x10 sizes.


Stalking the Elusive Quetzal
8x10 Matted Fine Art Print
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
8x10 Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace
Mini Book
Limited Edition Square Canvas Gicleé (available Holiday 2009)


The lion and the Mouse
8x10 Matted Fine Art Print
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
8x10 Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace
13x19 Limited Edition Cotton Printed Gicleé


Into the Woods
8x10 Matted Fine Art Print
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
8x10 Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace
13x19 Limited Edition Cotton Printed Gicleé


The Sea of Imagination
8x10 Matted Fine Art Print
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace
13x19 Limited Edition Cotton Printed Gicleé


The Color of Snow
8x10 Matted Fine Art Print
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace
13x19 Limited Edition Cotton Printed Gicleé


Forest Meeting
8x10 Matted Fine Art Print
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace
13x19 Limited Edition Cotton Printed Gicleé


Dancing by Moonlight
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace


Worpletinger Winter
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace


Seasons Greetings
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
8x10 Print
Greeting card set (pre-order now available)


Little Kitty in the City
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
8x10 Print

Snow Leopard
8x10 Matted Fine Art Print
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace

Arctic Fox
8x10 Matted Fine Art Print
5x7 Mini Matted Fine Art Print
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
8x10 Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace


The 7th Door
8.5x11 Fine Art Print
Mini Masterpiece Wearable Art Necklace

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 7:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://www.news9.com/global/story.asp?s=11141949
http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/7343/brian-dettmer-cassette-tape-skeletons.html
http://ow.ly/rMv1
http://www.regretsy.com/
http://www.subplot.com/videos/SubplotReel_WEB.mov
http://editorialanonymous.blogspot.com/2009/10/driver-who-gets-car-stuck-in-ditch-does.html
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1924226,00.html
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Successful+Queries+Agent+Michael+Bourret+And+Wake.aspx
http://www.highspotinc.com/blog/2008/12/a-directory-of-book-trade-people-on-twitter/#pub-ind
http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-case-for-the-100-business/
http://www.slightlywarped.com/crapfactory/curiosities/onemanstrash.htm
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/10/06/the-criticism-that-r.html
http://internspills.blogspot.com/2009/10/author-website-curmuddlement.html
http://outergrace.blogspot.com/2009/10/winners.html
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/10/the_berlin_reunion.html
http://reynen.livejournal.com/97704.html
http://www.kissthegroom.com/?p=2413
http://www.regretsy.com/2009/10/07/pigeon-toed/

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 6:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://melodymaker.posterous.com/this-is-how-you-get-out-of-a-bad-blind-date-0
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/MY-100-CARDBOARDS/234827
http://www.oddee.com/item_89460.aspx
http://www.worldofwearableart.co.nz/category/image-galleries/winners/2009-winners-0
http://www.scribd.com/doc/19778825/Letter-from-Governor-Jack-Markell-to-MT-Anderson
http://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/2009/09/baby-pudu-belfast-zoo.html
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Word+Count+For+Novels+And+Childrens+Books+The+Definitive+Post.aspx
http://helpingwriters.com/articles/who-should-self-publish-and-who-shouldnt
http://getknownbeforethebookdeal.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/09/goodbye-cinderella-selfpublishing-isnt-the-only-or-always-the-best-choice-for-writers.html
http://internspills.blogspot.com/2009/09/internet-write-for-hire-intern-would.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1216656/Pictured-Astonishing-photos-rare-Bengal-Tiger-feeding-time.html
http://ow.ly/rBa9
http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/29/please-stop-insulting-the-zoo/?src=twr
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Family-Lifestyle/10-Brilliant-Balloon-Artworks.html
http://www.themogulmom.com/2009/09/5-ways-to-start-a-business-for-under-1000/









Why? dear earth why?



because cats can't read signs

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 5:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6157363/20-most-bizarre-Craigslist-adverts-of-all-time.html
http://gawker.com/5361101/the-empire-strikes-barack
http://www.stumbleupon.com/s/#9oyN72/www.guidespot.com/guides/engagement_photo_funny_wedding/
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6695829.html?desc=topstory
http://www.booksandsuch.biz/blog/who-does-your-agent-love/
http://www.inkygirl.com/comic-hamster-writer/
http://ow.ly/qG1L

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 4:

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://freelanceswitch.com/the-business-of-freelancing/10-reasons-why-freelancing-is-the-best-job-security/
http://www.sterlingediting.com/first-person/
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125244227154093575.html
http://www.zeriously.com/1764/get-a-book-publishedthe-roadto-publication-might-be-getting-a-little-rougher-5/
http://edittorrent.blogspot.com/2009/09/newbie-tells.html
http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/grassroots_marketing:paperback
http://www.hbook.com/newsletter/index.html#article4
http://www.hbook.com/newsletter/index.html
http://kathleenbaldwin.com/blog/?cat=5
http://taralazar.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/childrens-picture-book-authors-on-twitter/#comment-1261
http://dornob.com/read-roll-clever-combination-chair-bookcase-design/
http://www.selectism.com/news/2008/08/27/worlds-smallest-book/
http://agencygatekeeper.blogspot.com/
http://www.sterlingediting.com/exposition/
http://onlinepromotionmadeeasy.blogspot.com/2009/09/book-trailers-they-can-be-so-much-more.html
http://www.terribleyelloweyes.com/
http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/2009/09/book-sales-day-in-life.html
http://www.sltrib.com/closeup/ci_13296455
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=399552
http://internspills.blogspot.com/2009/09/completely-unscientific-look-at-book.html
http://editorunleashed.com/2009/09/09/5-questions-literary-agent-jennifer-weltz/
http://ow.ly/pCFh
http://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2009/09/snuggies-have-jumped-shark.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephen-elliott/notes-on-book-publishing_b_283916.html
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/09/15/Police-Fake-cop-pulled-over-mayor/UPI-57481253047229/

Mid Week Cool Links Recap 3

For those who are curious, don’t follow me on Twitter or just missed these I’ve decided to start posting all the cool links and videos I’ve found in the last week in one cohesive place. So enjoy!

http://publishsmarts.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/if-looks-could-sell/
http://nextchapterreadingcopy.blogspot.com/2009/09/why-were-indiebound-and-you-can-too.html
http://jezebel.com/5351050/but-im-too-shy-to-network
http://ow.ly/nRTt
http://www.authorbuzz.com/kids/
http://themannahattaproject.org/
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6671949.html?nid=2788&source=link&rid=410646833
http://irreference.com/two-lox-keeping-sea-monsters-book-secure/
http://ow.ly/o4s4
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The Stalking the Elusive Quetzal Project

The drawing for one of the picture books I am currently working on Stalking the Elusive Quetzal.

The Promo cover and book dummy for the book. After making this I thought it would look better with a more dynamic cover. I will mostly likely use the painted version of page 13 instead.



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