The Artful Storybook

Terry Taylor's book, The Artful Storybook, should be available for purchase around late May early June.  I received an e-mail from Terry today with this photo.  He was writing to let me know that though I am still his cover artist, they are using a different pic.  This is Terry holding up the final edition with an illustration from The Queen of Tarts on the cover.  My family and Character Constructions keep me pretty busy so I don't find a lot of discretionary time in my schedule and therefore don't submit all that much work for publication, so it's really exciting to find my artwork on any cover but particularly this one as so many highly respected artists contributed to this book.  Check it out on Amazon for the star-studded line-up!

In January I received an invitation from Quarto, a London-based publisher and sister company to Quarry here in the U.S., to author a book for them but had to turn it down because I didn't feel I could give it the time and attention it deserved.  I hope that some day I will have the opportunity to write and publish a book or two, but in the meantime I am so very honored to be asked to contribute to books by talented authors such as Terry Taylor at Lark Books, and Sandra McCall. 

Sandra McCall's new book, The Savvy Crafter's Guide to Success, just arrived in the mail.  Many of you have written to me for advice on getting your work published, producing a product line of your own, as well as teaching and a whole lot more.  I am always honored to be asked and highly encourage others to follow their bliss.  This book answers a lot of questions for those of you interested in taking your artwork to another level.  I counted 25 contributing artists offering sage advice on how to get started, get organized, get noticed, teaching, and just about anything you would want to know about this business.  Hey, and I only  just noticed that my Delicate Nest altered book made the final cover, albeit the back cover.  I'm taking this as a good omen, as I will be teaching The Delicate Nest altered alphabet book this weekend at The Assemblage Studio in DePere, WI.   

Thanks for dropping by for a visit.  See you at The Paper Doll Social on Friday night! ~ Catherine

Comments

[Heather]

Hi Catherine!
I'm so glad to hear about the possible early release of Terry's book!!! I have had it Pre-ordered from Amazon since since November 13!! Congratulations on making the cover!!

Heather

[Nancy Gene Armstrong.]

WOW!! It looks so good. I know you are so pleased with the cover. Just beautiful. Couldn't happen to a nicer person.
Congrats to you!!!

[Michelle]

YEA! I've been waiting for the artful story book to come out!

[Linda Warlyn]

The cover is still beautiful and affords us a sneak peek inside your charming book besides! Glad to hear it's coming out early...I've had it pre-ordered forever too! xox