In addition to listening to Susie, we also had 3 breakout workshop’s that attendees could choose from. They included professional guest speakers: Author-Illustrator SUSI SCHAEFER who gave a class on picture book dummies, graphic novelist KIM DWINELL who talked about creating graphic novels, and award-winning story artist, illustrator. animator, and Professor CHUCK GRIEB, who spoke on how to transition traditional art to digital for submission. All three of them are published children’s book authors and illustrators. They were super easy to work with and are all three amazing teachers, and talented artists.
In the afternoon we offered boxed lunches from a local Jersey’s Mikes. Artist /Author Art activities came next. We drew prompts out of a box and gave attendees 30 minutes to write or draw using the prompt as inspiration. At the end of the 30 minutes, they could swap it with a partner – the artist would then draw a picture based on what the author wrote or vice versa. Or if they wanted to challenge themselves, they could draw if they were a writer and or write if they were an artist. The point was to get them to not be afraid to try something new and get their creative juices going. The majority of the attendees thought it was really fun. Those that didn’t want to participate were free to utilize the tables at the back of the room with donated art supplies and whatever they felt inspired to do. At the end of day, we announced winners of our SPRING RENEWAL prompt contest, and offered raffles with donated prizes. Overall, it was a great day, and I loved the opportunity to serve utilizing my leadership skills. SBCWI is truly a great organization, not just for learning craft, understanding the biz of children’s books making, and connecting with a likeminded community but for opportunities for personal growth through volunteering and service, which I am thankful for. Then again, like the saying says: You get out what you put in!
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I’ve been a busy bee these last couple months.ROSE MAIDELAIDEN: THE UNOFFICIAL TALE OF HOW THE LILY GOT ITS NAME is out and in the world for purchase on Amazon. Click the photo for more information. .  I just got back from a Star Trek Cruise with my husband. Yes, you heard that right. My husband and I are Trekkies and love going on the Star Trek cruise. This is only our 2nd, but we’re hooked. We had a blast. Imagine a ship full of star-trek fans, surrounded by their heroes, nerding out and playing dress up for seven days. Yep, that's what we did. Here are some fun pictures to prove it! Since I’ve been back it’s all work work work. SCBWI sure keeps me busy. This March 16th, as co-Assistant Regional Advisor I’ve been directing a planning committee to put on a special event called ART DAY. And I can’t believe it’s almost here. Here’s a flyer to explain more. And although I’m not an artist it has been a privilege to work with such talented individuals, both artists and writers.  At this time, Griffith Playhouse will no longer offer classes. It was a tough decision, but I have stopped teaching classes for now. Instead, I want to get a group of adults together to reenact my short plays and have a YouTube channel. I think this will promote quality online entertainment and be a lot of fun. I have not abandoned the kids. I will still produce more plays. I will only use adults as my Guinee pigs instead. I already have enough plays to produce another 10-minute play book, 10 MINUTE PLAYS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES #3–with a goal to release by the end of summer 2024. So, keep an eye out for that. It has all new plays that have been performed by Victorville kids that attended classes from years 2022-2023. Here is the cover: |
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