List of Artists at BYU Alumni Show

Here is a list of all the artists hanging pieces in the BYU Alumni Show at the Utah County Justice Building. I linked everyone's sites to their names if I could FIND a site.

Robert T. Barrett

Bobbie Berendson

Travis Braun

Spencer Budd

David Dibble

Kim Edwards

Amber Erdmann

Joe Flores

Adam Ford

Douglas Fryer

Suzy Gerhart

Emily Gordon

Heather Graham

Shari Griffiths

Darren Gygi

Layne Haacke

Alisa Haggard

Richard Hull

Travis Humphreys

Alvina Kwong

David Malan

Natalie Malan

Jon McNaughton

Jeffrey Merrill

Rebecca Miller

Greg Newbold

Julie Olson

Tyler Pack

Sharae Peterson

Nathan Pinnock

Ron Russon

Sarah Samuelson

Michael Scholes

Bethany Schumann

Jennifer Sheffield

Ben Sowards

Val Paul Taylor

Shawna Tenney

Will Terry

Chantelle Walther

Molly Williams

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A GREAT CONFERENCE for a LOW price

CALLING ALL THOSE WHO WANT TO BE CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHORS OR ILLUSTRATORS!!! THIS IS THE CONFERENCE FOR YOU.

I am so excited to be a part of the committee planning this conference. We're bringing in great guests and an editor from Simon and Schuster.

IT'S 2 FULL DAYS OF NETWORKING WITH PROFESSIONALS IN THE BUSINESS, INSTRUCTION, AND INSPIRATION.
A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND SIT DOWN LUNCH ARE INCLUDED EACH DAY.

ALL THIS FOR THE LOW PRICE OF $99 IF YOU REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2008. THE FEE GOES UP AFTER THAT
AND SPOTS FILL UP, SO DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY!

CLICK HERE
to see details of the conference and register online.

Sponsored by UVSC School of Education, UVSC Bookstore, and UVSC Conferences & Workshops

The annual Forum on Children's Literature features some of the best and the brightest in the industry. The conference is geared to teachers, illustrators, writers and librarians or anyone interesting in children's and young adult literature. For two jam packed days we feature workshops, door prizes, peer critique groups, discounts on featured children's books, book signings and the gallery of illustration. For more information, please call 801-863-8894 or peruse this site. Click here to register online or download the mail-in registration form here

FEATURING...

Multiple Caldecott Medalist, Illustrator/Author
DAVID SMALL

We are very fortunate to have David Small, Caldecott Medal Winner and Caldcott Honor Medal Winner, share his talents with us. His booklist includes "Imogene's Antlers," "So You Want to be President," "The Gardener," and many more. His wife, Michigan Author of the Year 2007, Sarah Stewart, will be presenting with him in a workshop session. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear and learn from one of the great illustrators of our time.

As well as...

Newbery Honor Medalist, Author
KIRBY LARSON

We are so pleased to have Kirby Larson, author of
"Hattie Big Sky" which won the Newbery Honor Award
in 2007. Kirby also authored the picture book "The Magic
Kerchief" among others.

AND SIMON AND SHUSTER EDITOR

ALEXANDRA PENFOLD

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Art Show

I have a couple of pieces from my Already Asleep book in the BYU Alumni Show at the Provo City Justice Building. The show opening is this Friday, February 1st, from 6-9pm (151 S. University Avenue, Provo, UT). Would love to see you there! There will be some amazing talent displayed and beautiful art for sale. Don't miss out! Click here for the Utah County Art Board's website (it needs an artist to design it, that's for sure).

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100th post

Well, in honor of my 100th blog post, I'm posting a sketch from the 2nd page of my current picture book "There's Always a Way, Annie McRae!" which is a sequel to my VERY FIRST picture book "Hip Hip Hooray for Annie McRae!". I'm working hard to finish it sooner than later. I'm trying out a new method to painting acrylics. I'll have to let you know about it IF it works the way I'm hoping. Watch for updates on that process to come.

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Illustration Friday: Plain (+ Paris)

Well, a trip to Paris is anything but PLAIN. but my drawings from it kind of are (...plain...that is). Just some Black and whites for ya today.

My husband and I took a week long trip to Paris for our 11th anniversary. We just got back. I'm still a little jet lagged, but I thought I'd quickly post a few of the sketches I did in my newly purchased adorable sketchbook from a Paris bookbinder. We got some awesome photos too.
Here's the sketchbook...

Here's a sketch from the Louvre where I was able to see the Mona Lisa and many other great works of art. It's a HUGE place.

Here's one from the Musee d'Orsay where all the impressionists hang. It was my favorite museum of the trip. I love the Degas sketches. This is just a light that was hanging in the museum that I liked.

And these are just sketches of people...especially the French and their noses. I never realized how distinguishing that feature was on the French in general. I even saw the quintessential French mustache.


I also learned a few things one would do to blend in to the French culture when visiting...
- wield a cigarette
- parisian scarf - long and expertly wound around the neck
- knee length coat
- knee high flat soled boots
- a hairstyle that doesn't require styling...au naturale...wavy and crazy, short, or long and layered
- a thin stick like figure and a long nose (not easily obtained for a visit)
- a small dog on a leash (and don't pick up it's doo doo)
- carry a large bag/purse
- carry a baguette in the other arm
- very little makeup
- a scooter and a crazy driving sense

I had a great time. I'll post more from the trip later. Now, I need sleep. Jetlag has got me beat.

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