This was a submission for a children's book illustration show at a former state orphanage. All of the participants tried to convey a message of hope and I tried, as always, to incorporate an image from nature - or two, in this case.
Experience:
Freelance since 1987; past instructor at Como Zoo and Conservatory
Education:
B.S., Avila University, M.S., Georgetown University
Member:
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators,
American Society of Botanical Artists,
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Children's Book Illustrators Guild of Minnesota
Media:
pen and ink, pencil, color: digital and traditional
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