I’ve been burning the midnight oil this past month, finishing off the last of my normal book jobs. We’ve had the oh-so-cute picture book My Boots in Season drawn, painted, fonted and handed in. And then yesterday I rode my bike into the city to hand in Sarindi’s Dragon Kite. What a job that was! Over 70 pencil illustrations to go with this absolutely wonderful children’s novel. I sincerely hope that this book gets some attention as it is a real BOOK. It is set in Indonesia and tells the story of little Sarindi and the events that surround his birthday. It is beautiful writing by Janine Fraser – simple and strong and a hell of a story… an earthquake strikes Sarindi’s homeland and changes everyone’s lives. I’ll let you know when it’s out (published by Harper Collins). In the meantime there are the first two books in the series to enjoy – Sarindi and the Lucky Bird & Sarindi and the Lucky Buddha.
And next??
I get to focus! There’s painting for my exhibition at the end of May, working on my novel at uni and working on the epic graphic novel The Protector. For me – that’s a new experience. Long term projects only and no scattering my head in a thousand different directions each week. How strange.
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Hi Elise
Lovely to meet you on Sunday at Abbotsford Convent. I just love your art and will have to buy more of your cards, as I can’t bear to send them to anyone!
Alos eyeing off one of your prints and looking forward to your exhibition.
Cheers, Jacinta
Those three illo’s are simply beautiful, Elise! I can’t wait to see the full book.
Enjoy concentrating on your babies now!
Hello again Jacinta,
It was lovely to meet you! Your blog is great – love that sculpture. The convent is a beautiful spot isn’t it? I look forward to seeing you again.
And Celine – thanks me darlin
I love that people are publishing novels fully illustrated for children. Now to get them doing it for adults…
x elise
I totally hear ya on the deadline front (yes, an ominous word) – I’ve got two weeks left for my current book. eek! Congrats on getting yours done and moving on to something less stressful! Look forward to seeing the fruits of your labours. x