What's something I need like a hole in the head? That's right, another blog! It may be tough to believe, but in the process of streamlining and organizing my life, I've actually found that I need to add a bit more to certain areas. The trick is to let go of the extraneous stuff and only add the most important. In my case, the most important "stuff" are the things that support my goals and dreams.
One of those dreams has always been to write and illustrate a children's book. Somewhere out there is my 1st grade teacher Miss Rosen. I bet if you asked her (and she remembered me) she'd agree this is a goal I set for myself at age 6. Of course, a lot happened between 6 and now: the teen years (which I'll spare you), a BFA, a design career, a family, a business, and a whole lot of fun. Still, I never forgot this dream. I may have deferred it, but the entire time I was still drawing, journaling, scribbling, and plotting.
Now is the time to make it happen, and I hope this blog proves a useful tool in tracking and achieving my goal. Before I go, I need to introduce you to the spunky little character above. I haven't got a name for her just yet (perhaps that's something you can help with? Comment away), but she's the perfect mascot for my efforts. Her image exudes my illustrative style: a mix of watercolor, colored pencil and ink; wrapped in brights and reflecting a love of pattern. Her stance and body language speak volumes as well. I hope to bring a unique, strong, fun-loving, and enthusiastic voice to the world of children's writing and illustration. And just like this confident and hopeful little miss, I believe I can.
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Love her already, i'll ask Gianna what names come to mind, I think shes going to like following your career, she loves books and especially the illustrations, facial gestures, exclamation marks, I'm so glad your doing this Erin and I think your daughters are going to be so into it and an inspiration as well. Now get some sleep.
ReplyDeleteShe strikes me as a Josie or a Lucy...or maybe a Charlotte (aka Charlie). I think she's awesome!
ReplyDeleteShe seems like a Mom who sings opera all day long to her children who are embarrased by her and then she dies and they remember her beautiful singing voice...is that too sad? OK she wins the town yodeling contest and shoots to huge international fame (Susan Boyle Style) it would be a great story about small talents that we all have that if backed with a little confidence become huge gifts...too much coffee you say???I'm just getting started....
ReplyDeleteAre you sure YOU don't want to write children's books Sue? Carey? I'm available to illustrate! Mrs. Shazam, thanks as always for the encouragement. Maybe that should be her name...Ms. Charlie Shazam (she's a future feminist too BTW). Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteHow about "Nan" or "Prudence"...her hairstyle and subtle, alternative-girl flair make her seem British to me. The traditional, unglamorous Brit names could hide a brilliant surprise inside.
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