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.
@pattyhoffman
Picture Book Author/Illustrator. Former American journalist living in Portugal. Lifelong Hobby artist. Disabled. Vegan. Themes: Kindness, Democracy, Friendship, Inclusion, Diversity, Problem Solving, Empathy
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.
This morningβs 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
My husband and I went snorkeling near our apartment today β loved it.
Sounds like a perfect day!
Sketch of Happy on the day we brought him home.
Happy Friday. Keep it Fluffy.
Yummy. Happy loves papaya and kiwi. www.instagram.com/reel/DDpeQTz...
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.
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), itβs actually a pretty good book.
Thank you very much!
Starling House, my first experience with Gothic Fiction. It was ok. π
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
My monthly bookclub at Loja do Cha in Funchal, Portugal. #bookclub #booklovers #funchal #portugal #madeira
Sketchbook fun.
Goldfish: βDo you like to swim?β
Happy: βNo. I do not like to swim.β
#sketchbook #authorillustrator #kidlit #happy
Let me know when you visit next time! My husband has ancestors from Madeira, too, but it was hundreds of years ago.
Lovely
So beautiful!
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
My nephew, Prince. So handsome.
Awwww
Beautiful baby!
Happy recently met some gigantic goldfish! #dogsofbluesky #cotondetulear #happiness #happysaturday #welcometomyworld #kindness
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. ππ«Άπ₯° #picturebook #illustration #democracy #kidlit #hellobluesky
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