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YouTube Interview with Soul Heart Entertainment

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My dear friend, Jamie Bishop, just interviewed me today on her YouTube Channel. I loved catching up with you, my friend.

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Here is Jaime contact information:

YouYube Channel: Jaime Allen Bishop – Soul Heart Entertainment

Instagram: @SoulHeartEntertainment

Facebook:@SoulHeartEntertainment

 Website: http://jamieallenbishop.com/

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Squee! I am so excited to have new monitors for my Squee! I am so excited to have new monitors for my desktop. My previous setup was ok but I usually have so many windows open when I work that everything gets so very cluttered. Now I have three 27" screens and I love it. I can organize my screen space and I already feel more productive. Even though I am a traditional artist, I work on my desktop a lot. Design client projects, communication, plan and compose illustrations, research, and the list goes on. What does your workstation look like?
In March I participated in a panel at the Tucson F In March I participated in a panel at the Tucson Festival of Books @tucsonfestivalofbooks. @sharonskinner_author_bookcoach and @lorialexanderbooks and I talked about local Arizona resources for aspiring writers and illustrators. Our session was well attended and we fielded lots of questions about what it takes to journey down the path to publication in children's publishing. It was a great session and I look forward to participating again next year. Are you an aspiring writer or illustrator of children's books? If so, what have you found have been your greatest challenges? I'd love your thoughts. It will be helpful to prep for next year's event.
What a lovely evening spent writing and chatting w What a lovely evening spent writing and chatting with fellow AZ SCBWI PAL authors! Shout out to @matt_mcmann @harshitajerath @atruebooks @kellydevos @kimtomsic and @diannewrites for sharing and inspiring!
Here is another art process video of one of my ill Here is another art process video of one of my illustrations. I love cute creatures and fairies. 😊 As a traditional mixed-media artist I add countless layers before a piece is complete. I like how this one turned out, but I’m not too thrilled with my video skills. I have a great little camera and a camera stand that works well, but sometimes I bump into the arm holding the camera or the video shuts off without me realizing it. The result is that my noggin is in the way, or I miss entire portions of the painting process. Do have any suggestions on the best setup or process to film a work-in-progress video? I would be eternally grateful for any advice you could share that would make my videos better. Thank you in advance. T.
Loving Arizona spring weather. Sitting on our pati Loving Arizona spring weather. Sitting on our patio revising while the family is out and about. Life is good.
Recently Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros from @co Recently Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros from @coachingkidlit interviewed me on their Podcast. We talked about the joys and challenges of making a category shift from picture books to middle grade and talked about my latest novel and the process involved. Listen to Episode 16 here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8pkrx2 Please also visit https://coachingkidlit.com/. Their podcasts are filled with helpful advice and wonderful guidance for writers. Thank you #sharonskinner_author_bookcoach and #christyyaros #coachingkidlit #amwriting #middlegrade #graphicnovel #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #writingjourney
Stealing a moment to get some painting done. I've Stealing a moment to get some painting done. I've been so focused on my novel and client work that I've neglected this little guy. Feels good to push some paint around on the canvas again.
If you are still at the Tucson Book Festival at th If you are still at the Tucson Book Festival at the UofA this afternoon, stop by at the Education building room 349 and say hi. I'm presenting a session about local resources for aspiring writers and illustrators with the fabulous #lorialexanderbooks and #sharonskinnerauthorbookcoach. Happy creating to everyone. #tucsonfestivalofbooks
What a fantastic afternoon spent at the Tucson Fes What a fantastic afternoon spent at the Tucson Festival of Books. Met up with my amazing critique group as well. More fun today. #tucsonfestivalofbooks #diannewrites #michaelhaleillustration #elizabethwsaba
What's the difference between a frog and a toad?  What's the difference between a frog and a toad? A clam and an oyster? Or a butterfly and a moth? As an animal lover and alpaca mama, you can imagine how tickled I was to see Karen Jameson’s latest book “A Llama Is Not An Alpaca.” I don’t recall how often people have asked me how my llamas are doing. My standard response is, “they are alpacas, NOT llamas.” Yes, there is a big difference. Kudos to my friend Karen Jameson, who is also one of my clients, for understanding this distinction and penning a book about this and other misidentified animals.The book is written by Karen Jameson and illustrated by the UK-based illustrator, Lorna Scobie. It was published by Running Press Kids and will be officially released on March 7, 2023. Here is the book in a nutshell: Animal riddles posed in delightful poetic language paired with scientific facts about animals accompanied by adorable illustrations. Kids will love this book and teachers will find it a perfect addition to their classroom libraries. The question-and-answer portion of the book is written in delightful rhyme, while the additional factoids are noted in prose. This is a clever separation between the two elements of the book. It allows for a lyrical and engaging first read that will have kids shouting out the answers to the riddles. Then, on subsequent read-throughs, the factoids can be studied and the illustrations explored. Not only is this a great read-aloud, but it is also a book that kids will want to read over and over again. Lorna Scobie’s illustrations are darling. The expressions of the animals are sweet and make even the scarier alligator less daunting. The bright and vibrant colors of the art match the vibe of the infectious rhyme and give the book a happy atmosphere. I give this one an enthusiastic thumbs up. The book will be a perfect gift for a teacher, animal enthusiast, and picture book lover. You can get the book through most bookstores and online sources. Here is the link to the publisher's book page: A Llama Is Not an Alpaca by Karen Jameson | Hachette Book Group Learn more about Karen and her other books at www.karenljameson.com.
I'm moderating part one of our "picture book dummy I'm moderating part one of our "picture book dummy - a revision tool for kidlit creators." Michael Hale is starting today and I will present the nitty-gritty revision portion next Saturday. You can still sign up because every attendee will receive a recording of both sessions.
The Picture Book Dummy – A Revision Tool for Kid The Picture Book Dummy – A Revision Tool for KidLit Creators If you are a picture book writer or illustrator, check out the virtual workshop I will be teaching through SCBWI Arizona in May. Michael Hale and I have taught this program several times before and we are presenting it again due to popular demand. The picture book dummy is the template in which you will tell your story. It does not matter if you are a writer or a writer/illustrator, if you want to someday see your work published, knowing how to create a picture book dummy is an essential part of the process. Learn how to create one and how you can use this vital tool to improve your craft. This program will be presented over two Saturdays. It is geared toward picture book writers and illustrators and is designed to provide craft tools for creators at all levels. Part 1 – Saturday, May 7, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Picture Book Dummy for Dummies: The Foundation For Creating Better Picture Books presented by Michael Hale Part 2 – Saturday, May 14, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Picture Book Dummy: The Writer’s Revision and Editing Friend presented by Tanja Bauerle For more information and to register copy this link into your browser: https://arizona.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-az-presents-the-picture-book-dummy-a-revison-tool-for-kidlit-creators-webinar-for-writers-and-illustrators/ Hope to see you there. T #scbwi_az #scbwi #pb #picturebook #virtual #webinar #revision #illustration
Look at how skinny my boys are now without their f Look at how skinny my boys are now without their fleece. They are the cutest little guys #alpacas #alpacasofinstagram #sheeringday
It's the annual sheering day. Or a day in the beau It's the annual sheering day. Or a day in the beauty parlor for the boys. Trickster and Spirit and just chilling in the back of the van. Wait until you see what they will look like after their hair cuts. :) #alpacasofinstagram #sheeringday #alpacas #homezoo
I still love my little Rigelby. On track to finish I still love my little Rigelby. On track to finishing this picture book dummy by the end of this month. He is such a cute, feisty little guy. I can't wait to send him out into the world. #bilby #picturebooks #kidlitart #nature #marsupials #australianwildlife #illustration #kidlit
I finally compiled the video of the full painting I finally compiled the video of the full painting process of my "Walking the Dog" illustration if you are interested in how I create my art. I love the freedom of creating Mixed Media art. You can also find the video on my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y7KuUYcyq0 Have a splendid day and happy creating to everyone. T #mixedmedia #dog #illustration #wip #wipwednesday #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #womeninart #illustrationartists
Thank you to Amanad Goossen from St Thomas the Apo Thank you to Amanad Goossen from St Thomas the Apostle School for organizing their fantastic Read Across America Author Day. I spent the morning speaking with 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th graders about my art and writing. It felt so good to be at a school again. What a terrific day! #readacrossamerica #schoolvisit #inspire #illustration #wip #illustratednovel #teachersrock
Here is the next portion of my WIP. I did not have Here is the next portion of my WIP. I did not have much painting time last week but I'm hoping to finish this one soon. Happy creating to everyone T #WIP #ampainting, #illustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #mixedmediaart #dog #busy #inktense #goalgetter
Welcome to February 2022! One of my goals this yea Welcome to February 2022! One of my goals this year is to post Work In Progress (WIP) videos of each illustration I create this year. I finally have a camera and stand set up so that I can paint away while the camera is recording. These initial uploads are my first attempts. I am certain as I become more familiar with creating and posting videos, they will improve. Any of you YouTube pros out there, if you have any suggestions or advice, I would love your feedback. Is there a best workflow to stick to? Are there preferred formats that I should be using? Should I add voiceovers explaining my thought process? I appreciate any comments you might have. My illustrations come together by applying layers over layers, countless layers. I've been reluctant to post my progress videos in the past because it takes a long time for my illos to come together and look the way I want them to. There is a whole lot of ugly during the beginning phases of my creations. But then I realized, I love watching process videos on YouTube and have learned so much from watching other artists create. I thought, maybe someone can pick up some tricks while watching me as I paint. The dreaded inner critic is rather vocal during these early stages of my paintings. So, I have learned to trust the process. I have to work through each stage of a painting before the "pretty" part finally makes an appearance. #wip #mixedmediaart #illustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #dog
I am about to send out the first issue of my Alpac I am about to send out the first issue of my Alpaca Musings newsletter. If you are interested in receiving updates on my work, events, learning about illustration and writing for children, and taking advantage of occasional giveaways, then copy this link to fill out the sign-up form: https://us3.list-manage.com/subscribe... Or, you can join by clicking my website link in my bio, scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe. To thank you, you will be able to access a high-resolution download of one of my illustrations. Have a splendid day and happy creating to you, Hugs, T #kidlitillustration #newsletter #WIP
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