Category Archives: Storybook artwork

Buzzing Behind the Scenes, part 4, the finale!

Here is Buster in his “natural” surroundings. He made it into the “great outdoors.” And he’d like to share with you some pics from his visit outside. Many of the photos are close-ups of flowers because I think Buster loves … Continue reading

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Buzzing Behind the Scenes, Part 3

You’ve read, you’ve waited and now it’s finally here, my Buster the Bee sculpture in living color. I tried to take photos from every imaginable angle. Someday I’d like to make a Buster the Bee video to post on youtube. … Continue reading

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Buzzing Behind the Scenes, part 2

It’s “tea time”! My last blog post featured the beginning stages of my Buster the Bee sculpture. Today, I’m showing how I made Buster’s picnic basket and tea set that he’s carrying to Toby’s shell. Plus, I have a few … Continue reading

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Buzzing Behind the Scenes, part 1

I’ve wanted to blog about my Buster the Bee watercolor and sculpture for quite some time. And here it is! My Buster pieces have been one of my favorites in my storybook line. This is my watercolor with Buster the … Continue reading

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Summer relaxation . . . need a break?

Take time to relax. Ahhhh…! I’ve neglected to blog the last few days. This week was just one of those weeks when I needed to take a break from the normal routine and step back from the computer. Ever have … Continue reading

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Frankie the Frog in Living Color!

Hello Everyone! It’s me Frankie. And I’m here to share with you how I look in living color. Have any of you experienced what it’s like to go from 2-D to 3-D and from a gray color to vivid color? … Continue reading

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A Tuba Playin’ Frog has Hopped into My Blog!

Frankie the Frog hopped into my blog to show you how he started out as a watercolor storybook character into a 3-D sculpture. He wants all of his fellow 2-D storybook characters to be inspired by his story of transforming … Continue reading

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Frankie the Frog "Leaps into Reading"!

Here’s my newest piece that I painted last week. I dropped it off at an art gallery in Illinois yesterday. Since I was in Illinois, in the burbs of the Windy City, I was able to visit my sis and … Continue reading

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The Birthday Bug Parade!

Look, it’s the Birthday Bug Parade marching into the Spring Season! These bugs are ready to celebrate along with you. They are also here to bring you an update about the Recyc-a-lite bunnies. Due to Christine’s camera’s batteries dying, the … Continue reading

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