Love You Head to Toe

My first authored & illustrated book is here! Love You Head to Toe is a celebration of babies and the funny little ways they sometimes remind us of animals: from bear hugs to chipmunk cheeks, hippo yawns to starfish stretches. Find it at a bookstore near you! Published by Owlkids.

My friend and fellow creator, Thao Lam and I held a Double Book Launch at Queen Books to celebrate the release of our books. We were so happy with the turnout from friends and family. Thank you!

Getting ready to read Love You Head to Toe at Queen Books in Toronto.

Here’s Thao Lam, reading from her book My Cat Looks Like My Dad.

Birthdays Around the World

I'm so pleased to announce the release of my new illustrated book, Birthdays Around the World, written by Margriet Ruurs and published by Kids Can Press. 

Inside, you'll find 14 children from around the globe sharing how they celebrate their special day...all of which are children that author Margriet Ruurs actually met during her travels. How cool is that?! There are so many different foods, games, ceremonies and traditions packed into this book that I think it'll interest kids and adult readers alike! 

You can order your copy here, at Amazon.ca

Interview with the Canadian Children's Book Centre

Each month, the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) sends out a newsletter to all of it's members, informing them of book news, recommended reading lists and interviews with authors and illustrators. As a new member of this organization, I'm very pleased and honoured to be part of their May 2017 issue's Illustrator's Studio segment.  You can read the interview here. 

Up! Book Trailer

I have a new book coming out this April!

Up! How Families Around the World Carry Their Little Ones is written by Susan Hughes and published by Owlkids. A big thank you to my editor, Debbie Rogosin and Designer, Barb Kelly for making this book into something I'm very proud of. Thanks also to Jemicah Marasigan for transforming my process shots into this lovely little book trailer. Enjoy! 

Who's Behind that Store Window?

I'd like to thank Sarah Daniel for including me in this fun article for Porter Airline's Billy App about the window displays around Toronto and the people behind them. I'm quite humbled to be mentioned alongside the likes of Kalpna Patel of the Type Books display, Tim Oakley of Sonic Boom Records and Michelle Smith of Dufflet/William Ashley/Squint.

Sometimes it's little mentions like these that keep you motivated to keep doing what you're doing. I get so caught up in the making and installing, that I forget that people are looking and appreciating. 

Here's the link: Who's Behind that Store Window? | Billy

Welcome to Toronto

Welcome to Toronto is a colouring book with heart. Designed for newly arriving Syrian children, the book intends to acquaint them with different aspects of our wonderful city, while also doing something fun and relaxing: colouring! 

30 Toronto artists contributed to this initiative and I'm honoured to be one of them.

Here's a link to more info on it: http://keep6.ca/product/welcome-to-toronto-a-colouring-book/

Illustration by Andrea Pearce

Paper Petals Class

I'm very excited to be teaching another paper collage workshop at Whitby's Station Gallery this spring.

Course Description:

Paper Petals is a fresh take on the classic art of botanical illustration. You’ll learn how to recreate your favourite flowers and plants through the fun and colourful art of paper collage. This class will explore different techniques in designing, replicating, cutting and personalizing papers (by using paint and stamps for added texture.) See how you can add your own personal touch to this versatile medium!

Workshop Date: June 5th, 2016 (10-4pm)

Visit StationGallery for details on how to sign up.