This was a treat! Brielle shared some amazing insights as a professional stained-glass artist for others other there who are pursing the arts!

I based the quilt in my (unfinished) painting on this beautiful quilt in the antique store's window. Much to my surprise my mother-in-law bought it for me for an early birthday present!! So sweet! I love it!!!

Did you know I host a creativity podcast? Check it out for some inspiration!

Two drawings, same artist, different paper! For an art class: Using paper that was affordable for the class, I found it frustrating that the paper didn't take many layers of chalk, that I couldn't get the detail I wanted, and it wasn't looking right.

I have been listening to Rossano Galante's concert band scores for a while. They are amazing. I came to find out he also orchestrated the Mario Movie soundtracks among many others! Take a listen!

I must admit I forget every time how long these paintings take. 😂 In my 1st attempt (2nd image), I got pretty far except that I wasn't sure what I was doing with the light. It just wasn't what I was going for. 🎨 All I need now is for the last quilt to be designed. 🪡It will be a surprise. 💥

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Wishing it was this easy... I seem to pick the slowest art medium! I'll just pretend it is this fast.

Gizmo isn't making this easy today!

It was great to geek out over creativity and the brain! This one is for ALL creatives!

In this episode, @larrydaleyart.bsky.social shares his artistic journey from childhood inspiration to his professional career in comics + film. He shares his creative process behind his new picture book Float, including the importance of collaboration, character development, + emotional themes.

On the Grog Blog with @infowoman.bsky.social is @larrydaleyart.bsky.social They chat about his debut picture book FLOAT, background in children's media, supervision of comic book brands, + tips for authors attending their first library conferences! Read here: groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/02/its-...

An over-eager alligator working on a construction crew? What could go wrong? 📚👍🏽 #picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2026/02/03/s...

This was such a fun book trailer to work on. Take a listen/look!

I "take the day off" to visit my original illustrations from my picture book, ESCAPE TO PLAY and forthcoming ESCAPE TO TOWN. Of course, I had to parody Ferris Bueller's Day Off museum scene. 😂 Enjoy! "Drawn to Stories" at Gallery22 featuring Ohio #kidlit illustrators will go through the end of Feb!

I am excited to see even more success with this upcoming picture book FLOAT! @larrydaleyart.bsky.social

I am looking forward to the release of @larrydaleyart.bsky.social (Larry Daley's) picture book FLOAT coming out on February 3rd! nerdynerdybookbook.substack.com/p/author-int...!

We start the new year with an interview with Tapestry Artist, Jennifer Edwards. She shares her artistic journey, focusing on her passion for fiber arts and tapestry weaving! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!: www.podbean.com/ep/pb-sipy8-...

This adorable kitty portrait was done as a Christmas present commission! I love drawing animals and Lucy was no exception. Honored to have been able to draw her. Soft pastels and pastel pencil on Pastelmat. 9"x12"

I had such a fun time at the "Drawn to Stories" exhibit at Gallery 22 in Delaware, Ohio!! All of the various artists' pieces together made my heart happy. I love illustration and being a kid at heart for my career!

My original illustrations from Escape to Play and the future Escape to Town will be displayed at Gallery 22 (Delaware, Ohio) starting this Friday through February 28th. I'm honored to be selected to be a part of this event alongside some amazing artists!

Cool Aurora Borealis tonight in Ohio

Favorite sights from trick-or-treating!

Our Halloween morning!

My pumpkin is looking at my daughter's pumpkin. Happy faces needed right now.

🎉🎄❤️ Want to get a behind the scenes peek at the newest #ChloeZoe #book? I'm delighted to share that fellow super star #childrensbook #author @marianarios.bsky.social interviewed me on her blog about IT'S #CHRISTMAS, CHLOE ZOE! How fun is that? 🤗 #kidlit 💚 READ the interview + 📚 BOOK links in bio!

Trick or Treat 👻 art by Edna Eicke The New Yorker October, 1945 #WyrdWednesday #legendaryWednesday

Ready to meet kids and sign books this weekend at the Lehner's Pumpkin Farm! I love crocheting these hats!

This episode has a sound bite of guest, George Schlub's, one-of-a-kind trumpets being played! Listen in!

@taralazar.bsky.social Hi Tara! Are you taking book submissions for your blog? Thanks!

As adults, we are so hard on ourselves, demanding that whatever we do should produce results, or it’s not worth doing. We have every activity categorized and measured. And play - it is when you do something just for the sake of doing it.

Next Tuesday, on The Origins of Creativity we chat with a Master Craftsman who creates one-of-a-kind instruments! Brought to you by @booklingmedia

I've been busy painting away among other things! What have you been doing to keep your mind busy?

I had a blast interviewing @brianlies.bsky.social in the latest episode of the Origins of Creativity Podcast! Check it out!

Crocheting hats for the little mouse character plushies I have in my picture book.

Getting excited for this episode to air next Tues!

The fun of the #kidlit business is being able to buy a chicken, seagull, and pig stuffed animal as a business expense.

The cutest things at Birdie Books in Westerville, Ohio for my storytime: my miniature book being held by a felted finger puppet, and doghouse, dog and dog bone cookies! What a treat!

It has been a crazy summer! Here is a photo of my cat in a bag.

I had a fun time chatting with @lorraineturnerart.bsky.social about her creative work with #textileart! Check this episode out! www.booklingmedia.com/podcast

You know its going to be a weird morning when every sentence you write has an exclamation point! 😅

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Love this!

So much amazing creative inspiration in this episode!

Looks like I have most of the kid's attention here 😉 it was a great storytime at the stuffie sleepover event at Millie Magoo's bookstore (Lakeside, Ohio)

I am excited for this interview where I interviewed a storyteller. You won't want to miss this one!

I'll be doing storytime with Norman (the puppet) on Monday, July 7th, at 6:30pm at Millie Magoo's & The Fine Print to kick off their stuffie sleepover! Come get your book signed to read again before bed while your stuffies have a fun adventure at the bookstore! #lakesideohio

I've been soaking up all of the meet ups and interactions with librarians and authors at #alaac25. @brianlies.bsky.social has been signing copies of Cat Nap which will be released in September and @larryd56.bsky.social whose debut picture book Float, will be released in February. Congratulations!

What a wonderful endorsement from the Worthington Park Library! It was a joy to teach this group!

It was a joy to interview @juleezart.bsky.social in this episode of The Origins of Creativity Podcast. Check it out if you love music, musical instruments, The Piano Guys, painting and art!