Did you know that there's a name for when sunlight reflects off rippling water? It's called sun glitter, and I love that we're seeing some actual glitter on the water for this dust jacket!
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July 22, 2026
July 21, 2026
Let's Talk Illustrators #397: Jaque Jours
I am happy to present my interview with Mexican creator Jaque Jours! We're talking about her debut picture book The Muéganos, which she received a FONCA fellowship to write and illustrate in 2023. Learn more about this "sweet" and personal book with me!
In this post we talk about
-Let's Talk Illustrators-,
ceramic tiles,
colored pencils,
gouache,
oil pastels,
watercolor paints
July 20, 2026
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July 15, 2026
Down to the Last Detail: EXPLORE THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON
The rainbow tinted silver foil used for the title and gear on this cover is gorgeous, but I especially love how the helmet visor is designed––I can practically see my own reflection and myself as the astronaut!
July 14, 2026
Let's Talk Illustrators #396: Andrea D'Aquino
Today I'm pleased to share my interview with Andrea D'Aquino, illustrator of Silence Sounds Simple: A Day in the Life of John Cage, written by Gary Golio. An interview with Andrea has been a long time coming, and it's such a pleasure that we got a chance to catch up about this book in particular. Enjoy learning more!
In this post we talk about
-Let's Talk Illustrators-,
ceramic tiles,
digital media,
monoprinting,
Q-Tips,
toothbrushes,
wax paper,
wire/string