We're about to kick off the 2017-2018 programming season with a new pair of co-regional advisors! They're busy getting ready, and we realized that our outgoing leadership team, Dana Arnim and Dana Sullivan, now have a lot more free time on their hands. Like, a bunch. Our former regional advisors never really go too far [*editor waves*], but we'll... Continue Reading →
Story Times at Seattle Public LIbrary! In case you missed this previous post:
Beginning this Saturday, November 5, join us Saturday mornings at the Central Library Children’s Center for a special series of story times. Meet our local picture book authors & illustrators! Start the weekend off with songs, stories, and silliness! And the opening act is none other than, (insert drum roll) Our very own Dana Arnim and... Continue Reading →
Crow-ing for Dana!
CAAAWWWW! Our esteemed co-Regional Adviser, Dana Arnim, will be launching her picture book, BARTHOLOMEW QUILL: A CROW'S QUEST TO KNOW WHO'S WHO, with author Thor Hanson (FEATHERS). It's a gorgeously illustrated tale of a crow in search of his identity, and it marks Dana's first published picture book. Dana, Thor, and Bartholomew: A terrific trio!... Continue Reading →
Illustrator Panel: Secrets for Success at Every Stage #scbwiwwa
Dana Arnim, Jim Di Bartolo, Paul Schmid, and five stolen candy bars joined me, Jaime Temairik, Sunday afternoon.The panel had been asked to divulge three secrets -- career secrets, not political secrets, although I think Jim knows things...PERSONAL:The Chinook Update blog had a round up of local studio tours a few months ago. You may... Continue Reading →
Studio tours: Dana Arnim
Here's where fabulous illustrator Dana Arnim works:In my office/studio, I have an art space and a computer space. My art space is under the one basement window, but I'm surrounded by books, photos, my tools, a heater, the cat bed, and my music player, so it's a great place to work. My computer area is... Continue Reading →