Annual Society Of Illustrators Show

This Friday is the opening reception for the Advertising and Institutional part of the Annual Society of Illustrators Exhibit, and I feel very fortunate to be part of it. Please come and celebrate with us! Many amazing artists will be present, and you'll get to see some of the finest work up close!

llustrators 53: Advertising and Institutional Exhibit
Feb 23, 2011 - Mar 19, 2011
Opening Reception:
March 04, 2011 6:00 pm
More info here. Hope to see you there!

THE WOODS in German and HAT in Spanish

I'm happy to announce that THE WOODS have their first foreign language licence under their belt, even before the US edition came out! German publisher Baumstamm, and imprint of major house Bastei, will publish it as Nachts im Wald.

And HAT keeps on trucking as well, the Spanish Edition was just sold to Flamboyant in Spain. That makes 6 foreign editons for HAT– what a thrill!

Meanwhile, THE WOODS had their first public appearance, at this year's ALA conference. Can't wait for the official release in April!

Thanks to Ty King of Writers House for the photo.

HAT Chinese Edition

The Chinese Publisher of HAT, Hsaio Lu has sent some copies of the Chinese edition, and my publisher Bloomsbury was so kind to forward me a whole stack. They turned out really nice, and it's fascinating to see my artwork with the Chinese typography. The colors turned out perfect, the design is great (including UV varnish on the cover!) and I especially love how they appropriated my handlettered title on the cover. It'll be so exciting to see the other foreign editions…

Join me on Facebook

I've just started a page for my children's books and young adult work on Facebook, I hope you'll join me in finding out what to do with it!

The Facebook page will hopefully allow me to communicate and connect even better with you, dearest audience. Since I have two books coming out this year, I hope there will be a lot to talk about!

Hope to see you there!

DRAWN in the NY Daily News

Now that the great DRAWN IN BROOKLYN Show is coming down, I wanted to share this great article that came out end of last year in the New York Daily News. The show is being de-installed this week, but perhaps you can still get a peek at some of the work if you missed it… I feel so fortunate to have been included in it, and so grateful for meeting all these great artists! Everybody in the children's book field has been so warm and welcoming, it's a true pleasure. (Click to enlarge)

New York Times OpEd Page

In today's New York Times: Thoughts about an energy-efficient military, as fuel transports in war regions are very dangerous. Many thanks to Art Director Aviva Michaelov for working with me on this!

Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles

Good news! Rabid Rabbits over Brooklyn is a winner in the SILA (Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles) competition, along with my comic Ferry Tales from RR#11. Many thanks to the Jury!
These pieces have been making the rounds! RR over Brooklyn was also juried into the Society of Illustrators show here in New York, is included in the current 3x3 Illustration Annual and was Chosen by American Illustration. Ferry Tales is also included in the 3x3 Illustration Annual.

Back from the Old World

I'm back from my annual trip to Germany. I had a great time. It was very snowy and cold– a true winter. Below is a shot from Ravensburg, on my way to the the old hangout spot, Cafe Bar Balthes.

Well, now it's back to business! All the best for 2011!