Because every new dress must pass the “twirl” test.

Annabelle had to miss the annual boot stomping, line dancing showdown after she dared to wear stripes similar to Mrs. Lulu’s.

Here is a very old but one of my very favorite illustrations.

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Hello Illustration Friday, I’ve missed you! I’m busy working on the Maya was Grumpy book and getting ready for the upcoming conference but the prompt fit into a scene from my new pb idea, so I had to do it. It was a quick drawing and painting (outside while boys played) and I fiddled with digital patterns. Both experiments might be worth further study.

How convenient that my most recent illo fits this week’s topic. I tweaked the colors a little bit. I think I will re-paint it when I get home to make it a bit more moody and suspenseful.

Princess Daisy could hear something stirring in the tulips.

(I was inspired to do something bright and with tulips. Yeah Spring!)

As an older sibling, you often have to surrender a favorite toy.

an oldie that I re-did for my black and white portfolio.

Re-do of an earlier piece, where I zoomed in and tightened the composition. The spying rooster and chicken are perfect for the sneaky topic this week.

Afterwards, there will be a huge mess.