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Picture Book Author/Illustrator. Former American journalist living in Portugal. Lifelong Hobby artist. Disabled. Vegan. Themes: Kindness, Democracy, Friendship, Inclusion, Diversity, Problem Solving, Empathy

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A few of my recent sketches. Been practicing drawing children at play to get back into my picture book groove following our big move to Madeira, Portugal.

27.03.2025 19:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This morning’s sketch is from a snapshot I took on a morning walk with Happy at Buhr Park in Ann Arbor near the butterfly garden in June 2018. My walks with Happy got me out in nature at a time when my mobility was at its very worst. I was recovering from mid-February hip surgery. #dailydrawing #dog

03.02.2025 10:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My husband and I went snorkeling near our apartment today β€” loved it.

02.02.2025 19:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like a perfect day!

02.02.2025 19:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sketch of Happy on the day we brought him home.

01.02.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Friday. Keep it Fluffy.

31.01.2025 11:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yummy. Happy loves papaya and kiwi. www.instagram.com/reel/DDpeQTz...

16.12.2024 18:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I made this sketch while on vacation In Savannah, Georgia two years ago because while waiting for a Lyft to a restaurant, this van full of doggy daycare pups stopped in front of us and a gorgeous Golden Retriever got out and walked to the door of his home across the street.

27.11.2024 12:03 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We are reading Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major which employs the Groundhogs Day format. Although I find that format overused in fiction (and Hallmark Movies), it’s actually a pretty good book.

25.11.2024 19:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you very much!

25.11.2024 12:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Starling House, my first experience with Gothic Fiction. It was ok. πŸ‘

25.11.2024 12:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This shows why Happy is nicknamed CR7.5. Even before we moved to Madeira, Happy demonstrated his soccer talent! #cr7.5 #talenteddog #dogstar #soccer #bestdogever #madeiraportugal

24.11.2024 13:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My monthly bookclub at Loja do Cha in Funchal, Portugal. #bookclub #booklovers #funchal #portugal #madeira

24.11.2024 13:06 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wait for it. 🀩
www.instagram.com/reel/DCgpoeX...

19.11.2024 09:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sketchbook fun.
Goldfish: β€œDo you like to swim?”
Happy: β€œNo. I do not like to swim.”
#sketchbook #authorillustrator #kidlit #happy

18.11.2024 21:07 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Let me know when you visit next time! My husband has ancestors from Madeira, too, but it was hundreds of years ago.

18.11.2024 20:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely

17.11.2024 15:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So beautiful!

17.11.2024 15:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Gorgeous fruit plate and kombucha at brunch today. All of the beautiful fruits are locally grown on Madeira Island, our new home. #madeira #portugal #brunch #sundayvibes #fruit

17.11.2024 15:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My nephew, Prince. So handsome.

17.11.2024 03:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Awwww

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Beautiful baby!

16.11.2024 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy recently met some gigantic goldfish! #dogsofbluesky #cotondetulear #happiness #happysaturday #welcometomyworld #kindness

16.11.2024 14:57 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello, I am a picture book author/illustrator who just joined Blue Sky. I paint final illustrations in gouache. Glad to meet you! I post photos of my work, my dog, and my new life as an expat in Madeira, Portugal. 😍🫢πŸ₯° #picturebook #illustration #democracy #kidlit #hellobluesky

15.11.2024 11:19 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice

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