On the Subject of Hippos Riding Bicycles

Yesterday's Picture Book Marathon idea/sketch was based on a favor that I asked of some friends a couple of weeks back.  Let me explain.

When I go to schools and talk to kids about writing and illustrating stories one of the things that I like to talk about is how, with stories, there is always more than one right answer.  To demonstrate this I gave this assignment out to some folks: Draw a picture that has a hippo on a bike (or a tricycle or a unicycle.)

This is what I got in return:

from Michelle Weaver:

from Jed Henry:

from Jake Wyatt:

from Anthony Holden:

I have the best art friends.

Brotique Week

Upcoming event in Kids Books.  It's gonna be great.

So, if you're going to be in the Provo area come check us (my critique group) out at one or all of these many cool activities.

The Double Dip

I made this card for Jed.  Happy Birthday Jed.

Guess What I Did This Week

Here is a (blatant) clue.  It's a card from my friend Jed:

And on the inside:

(Note: the stains on the card are teriyaki sauce from a special dinner in my honor.)