c. Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast: Why Stop at Six?
Original drawing by Sir John Tenniel for Louis Carroll’s classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
This week, I’m seriously honored to be featured over at Julie Danielson’s wonderful blog about children’s books, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast: Why Stop at Six?
Read the feature here…and while you’re at it, browse around a bit too. I think you’ll be thrilled to find so many interviews and features of both published and aspiring illustrators. Her writing style will make you feel like you’ve just had tea and cookies with your best friend, and I bet you’ll immediately become of fan. (Of the blog! But you might like my art too. Tee hee.)
Says Julie (aka Jules) about her delightful blog…
All you really need to know: This blog, dubbed “7-Imp” by the rest of the blogosphere, was co-founded in 2006 by two folks, Eisha and Jules. As of 2009, Jules is officially blogging solo. I’m a librarian. I love to read. I need books like I need air and water. And when I post about a children’s book, I pledge to go beyond the word “cute” to describe it.
Like John Tenniel’s work? See all of his original drawings for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland here.
And lastly, see my new Alice in Wonderland painting, “Mad Tea Party”, which will soon become one of the permanent mastheads on the Seven Impossible Things blog here.
Thanks for stopping by!
Susan, I have to tell you I will be STUNNED if you’re looking for a publisher for very long. From what I’ve seen here, and over at Etsy, and at 7-Imp, you are not just a superb visual artist but a wonderfully imaginative storyteller as well. Looking forward to seeing what comes your way (and regretting only that I’m no position to hasten its arrival
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Wow, John…such nice complements. Thank you so much for leaving them here and over at Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast: Why Stop at Six? too. I’m happy to report that a publisher contacted me yesterday…fingers crossed, not too tight!
Susan, this was a wonderful feature of you, plus I got to see work, of yours, that I haven’t seen before and I was blown away! Your narrative style of painting makes the story come alive! By seeing the images, I wanted to know what the story was behind it. The images were atmospheric with the vividness of fantasy and realism combined. I have an even greater appreciation of your work than I did before and believe me it was great then. Wonderful interview and fabulous artwork!
Yeah! Nice article Susan.
I completely agree that you should have a publisher by now. Wonderful art, wonderful stories, and a wonderful write-up! Wishing you every success!!
Congratulations for being featured in Julie’s blog, it’s a great article. Your work is exceptional, there is something magical about your art.
Continuing my new resolve to answer most comments directly here on my blog…
Indigine: Thanks, sweetie. You have such a great way of observing things and talking about them, and I am truly honored that you like my work…since you are an amazing artist too!
Sue: Jules does such a nice job over at Seven Impossible Things, doesn’t she? One could easily become addicted to her features, interviews and the warm and witty way that she writes about it all!
Linda: A publisher contacted me yesterday…hope it’s the beginning of a trend!
Mary: Thank you! And your post about Monet was really inspiring…wish he lived next-door to me, so that some of his confidence and work habits would rub off.