Well, I returned late Thursday night from an impromptu vacation/adventure. I will tell you all about it in a future post. But for now I am sort of enjoying my break. I took a break from drawing and from blogging. I missed it at first, but now I have to admit it is sort of a nice little break. I am really trying to learn to take time for myself.
Meanwhile, more GOOD NEWS to share: I was awarded a new picture book to illustrate for Spring 2009. The publisher is Soundprints, and the book is for The Smithsonian Institution! I am very excited. This book will be a huge challenge for certain, but I am really looking forward to it. I need to begin researching the characters.....who are "creepy crawlies". Okay, that was a hint. I cannot say anything more!
Also, PLEASE NOTE: If you sent me an email between 7/13 and 7/17, there is a good chance I did NOT receive it. My web mail program is HIDEOUS and UNRELIABLE and DETESTABLE. A couple of people have told me they emailed me. I did not receive their emails. It is the best I can do when I am out of town. So...I am not ignoring you.
It's good to be back. I think I'll go read....
Congrats on the book, I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job! Hope we get some little sneak previews along the way... x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kate! I'm so glad such a neat book came your way right now - what an answer to prayer!
ReplyDeleteGlad your back and refreshed! And congrats on the new book job. Hope we can see more hints in the future!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new book, and good luck. Welcome back Kate.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Congratulations on the new picture book project! I always loved Soundprints books!
ReplyDeleteWooooow!!! What a great, well-deserved job Kate! I know you'll do the sweetest creepy-crawlies ever :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I could take some time off. I took 4 hours today and refused to answer my phone while I was visiting kitty patients. Just me and the cats...and the quiet. Mmmmm, nice, but not nearly enough.
Congrats, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteI'm working with them too.
They have blessed me with my first board book assignment.
xo
excited for you about the book! Can't wait to find out more. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the book! I dream of being in that position one day!!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back Kate, I hope you get a chance to post your new project ideas here!x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new book!!! YAYYYYYYYY!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it on the book shelves.
Have a creative day.
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Congratulations and welcome back. I'm sure you'll do great as with all of your projects.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! Great news - I'm so excited for you.
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