One more !

I forgot to show this one.  So busy.  Isn't cut paper artwork fun?  I love it.

He's got a pretty big nose, but who cares?

Having a little fun

In between running back and forth to the hospital, ( my mom was sick. She is home and getting better, I hope.) I managed to sneak in a little fun.  I know it's too early for Christmas, but that's what I'm doing with my 20 minutes of free time.

These are two christmas cards done in cut paper.  These cards will be for sale at Gallery Calapooia in Albany, OR.

Gretchen, if you are reading this, please don't worry.  I'm almost finished with Detective Punybutmighty, and The Quiet Bear is next.  I promise!

Working, working, working

Gosh, I'm lucky.  I get to do what I love for a living.

Today, I'm working on the line drawings for "Detective Punybutmighty"  by Cheri Partain.  Red Heart Books is publishing.

So, here is a little look at the work in progress, along with a picture of my guard dog Lois who keeps watch at the door, so no one bothers me while I'm working.  Lois takes her job very seriously.  She's an excellent assistant.  If I do say so myself.

Progress

I'm making a little progress with "The Quiet Bear".  Here is an illustration I just finished. This illustration is showing the day that the family arrives in the big city.  The little girl is peeking out the taxi window.
I have a lot more to do, but at least I'm making progress.

Coming Soon

Here is one illustration from the new book from Red Heart Books called... Detective Punybutmighty, written by, Cheri Partain and illustrated by me... Melissa Saylor!

Fall is in the Air!

Just a little cut paper artwork, to welcome Fall.

Truthfully, it's going to be very hot in Albany this weekend.  Not really looking forward to the heat.  But, autumn is right around the corner.  Maybe, my favorite time of year.

First Day of School

It's that time of year again!  The first day of school.

I used to love the first day of school, a new fresh start, new clothes, new school supplies.  Seeing all my friends after a long fun summer.

I also loved the first day, when my own children went off with their little backpacks and lunch sacks.  As soon as they were safely inside the school, I would run as fast as I could to the local coffee house to celebrate with the other mothers.   Summer was fun, but it was also really nice to see the kids go back to school!

Happy First Day everyone!