shadrieka I’m in “get ‘er done” mode these days with final art for my next book, WHITE WATER (Candlewick), dummies for upcoming books, a couple of school visits and some of my personal work, but a great virtual opportunity has come down the pipeline via my interview with The Brown Bookshelf’s 28 Days Later. Stay tuned … Read more
Today is the release day for Zetta Elliott’s A WISH AFTER MIDNIGHT (encore edition). Since I can’t be there (NYC) to help celebrate her at the launch party, I will have a cupcake here in her honor. A little background on the book, Zetta self-published AWAM in 2009 under her own Rosetta Press through Amazon’s … Read more
I thought I left all of this in New York…
Here is my latest from my etching class. It’s almost there. I just need to burnish a little more in the clouds, work out the eyes a bit, and print on good paper. I will hopefully finish this print next week and have original prints available for sale in my Etsy shop.
Today is the day I am featured on The Brown Bookshelf. Check out 28 Days Later for a lengthy interview avec moi and a sneak peak at my new book. Thanks Don for a great interview, and special thanks for that magic wand trick…hilarious.
It was pouring down raining here last night. I decided to sleep with my curtains open and let the rain lull me to sleep. When I got in bed the neighbor’s motion sensor light came on and my window lit up with sparkling diamonds. It looked like a magical door to another world. See for … Read more
I am always shocked and sometimes appalled at how much power booksellers have over the industry. Between Amazon and their refusal to sell a publisher’s book based on price points and Barnes and Noble’s power to reject a book based on it’s cover design, it makes me wonder if booksellers, specifically giant commercial entities like … Read more
I am honored this year to be a part of The Brown Bookshelf’s 28 Days Later Campaign! The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers. Their flagship initiative of is 28 Days Later, a month-long showcase of the best in Picture Books, Middle Grade … Read more
Sometimes I need a little inspiration while figuring things out in a painting. Looking at other great artists’ work really helps me get the juices flowing. Take a look at Jan Bret discuss her latest book, “The Easter Egg”. What delicious art! Brava~
I am learning how to be a printmaker. Here are two proofs from my very first etched plate. Right now the only thing etched is line. I will add aquatint to the plate next week and maybe a little mezzotint.