Paint, She Said!

For whatever reason,

I got the idea into my head that I should write a children's book.  

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Having grown up with hand-picked books that catered to my imagination, I am an avid fan of the genre itself.  I would be an avid collector if I could only afford it.

The story-line I originally thought up for a children's book (way back when) has stayed with me ever since, slowly evolving inside my head.

Earlier this year, I decided it was high time to start thinking about illustrations.  Thus began a whirl-wind of research and sketching and erasing and staring at walls.  I have had a ruler behind my left ear and lead-colored finger-prints for two months straight.  People working on design degrees may be able to relate.

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Which brings me to my little bit of news: As of this week, I have officially finished all the preliminary sketches as well as the basic story-line.  And I am now ready to paint.  

(Paint, she said!) 

Bear in mind that I am an unfortunate perfectionist who will revise within an inch of her life and still be unsatisfied with the final product. (To borrow a thought from Ludwig Bemelman: When I finish writing my books, I kick them in the belly and have done with them.)

That being said, I can honestly say I am loving what I have thus far.

Which, quite truthfully, is nothing short of astonishing.

More to come . . .

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P.S. Check out my short guest post over at Pixie Mama today! And wish Polly a happy birthday while you're there!