As the snow tumbles down once again in our cozy town tonight, I grab my hot water bottle and nuzzle up on the couch with the puppy. So many exciting things have happened this week, including new book and licensing projects. I'll be post more about these (hopefully) this coming week.
This past Tuesday morning, I tucked myself away in the corner of a favorite local coffee shop to work on a PowerPoint presentation, as I was the guest speaker for the Colorado Council International Reading Association's local chapter annual convention. It was utterly delightful to meet many local children who desire to be artists themselves when they grow up! (You can visit my Facebook page for a snapshot of the event.) I can't tell you how blessed I was to be an inspiration to so many children that night. One little boy told me he's already written and illustrated two of his own children's books. Adore!
While sitting at the coffee shop that day, I painted the Harney & Sons illustration above. I'm quite pleased with how well it turned out, including the darling tin! I've got a few more of these up my sleeve, so keep an eye out for them. The requests are coming in and I'll paint them as quickly as I can.
Lastly, this past Friday morning, I woke up to a notification that the children's book I illustrated, "Mia's Magical Christmas Eve" won a GOLD MEDAL Feathered Quill Book Award! I can't tell you just how chuffed I was and excited to see my hard work being recognized. Michael and I must have hugged and cried a hundred times that morning. Awwwww! Yay me! So, let's raise our tea cups together and toast to more fabulous times during 2016! (clink clink)
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what a great week indeed!! I am so excited for you for many reasons! Love this new illustration. Excited to hear about new book deals in the works, excited that you were asked to speak and encouraged little children wanting to be artists, Excited that your book won an award, and sooo excited that you have Michael to share in all of this wonderful news. Yes, ma`am you are one blessed lady!!! congratulations!! love to you this new week!!
ReplyDeleteYes, so much, Jane. Thank you for your shared excitment, too. Thanks for always believing in me along the way. xx
DeleteCongratulations on the book award, how wonderful! And your sketch is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI know! Thank you very much, Christine! xx
DeleteSuch exciting news, Alexandra! Congratulations! Your illustrations are so sweet...awards are well deserved. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Serena. Humbled by your sweet comment.
DeleteCongratulations with the Golden Medal!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday!
Smiles from Belgium, Saskia :)
Thank you so much, Saskia. Awww... Hugs!
DeleteBravo! Wow! Tis exciting and you so earned it! ~ Lovely sketch painting today too!
ReplyDeleteWishing all the best! ~ ^_^
Aww...thank you, Carol. I know you know how much that means. You've been following my journey for quite some time now. :D
DeleteCongratulations on all your professional creative endeavors. You are blessed to be working in something you are passionate about. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteAwwww....thank you, Arnoldo. I really appreciate your comment. :)
DeleteThis is beautiful,such a delicate style you have and a big congrats on all the exciting stuff coming your way ;)
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Donna xxx
Thank you, Donna. So exciting! Thank you for sharing my joy. :)
DeleteWell, this was one great post from beginning to end!! Congrats on the award and for being such an inspiration to the kids! How exciting :)
ReplyDeleteAwww..thank you so much!! xx
Deletethat is great news about the award :D
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer. :)
DeleteSounds like you've had a very exciting week! Congratulations on the award, you really deserve it from all your hard work :) x
ReplyDeleteIt's been a very exciting week, Clare. Thank you on all fronts! xx
DeleteCongratulations on the award on your book! Fantastic! I love the flower painting above it too, just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Lisa. Hope you've had a lovely week.
DeleteWow what a fantastic week Alexandra... congratulations.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful illustration as always. Your talent and success is truly inspiring :D
Thank you very much, Neesie. Humbled by your comment. xx
DeleteBeautiful illustration, and congratulations :) !!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Abigail. :)
DeleteAnother gorgeous illustration, Alexandra. And congratulations! :-)
ReplyDeleteAwww...thank you, Tracy! :D
DeleteReally lovely work, warm greetings!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! And welcome!! :)
DeleteCongratulations on the book award! We added it to our Christmas collection this year and it is truly a lovely book. Love the illustration this week as well. It reminds me I've been away from my paints too long!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Ginger. So excited it own the darling book. I had a lot of fun and joy illustrating this children's book. :)
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It sounds great how you spend your days. And I do not only love your wonderful illustration skills (the tea box with the flowers looks so sweet) I also love it to read your texts. I think you have really a great talent for writing as well.
ReplyDeleteAwww...thank you. A cosy environment definitely promotes creativity. Hope you had a lovely week. :)
DeleteP.S. And congratulations on the book award as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! :D
DeleteDoing my happy dance! Continued blessings my friend! I love your art! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAwww...you're so sweet, Stacy. hee hee Thank you!
DeleteLove your beautiful illustrations. What a nice blog!
ReplyDeleteAww...thank you, Sandy and WELCOME!! :)
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Huge congrats. Alexandra - you deserve this award! That is such a beautiful book cover.
ReplyDeleteHugs - Mary
Aww, thanks, Mary. I'm still pinching myself. hee hee :)
DeleteWow, congratulations Alexandra! You are on fire!xx
ReplyDeleteHee hee Thank you very much, Wendy. xx
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