First Frost in the Garden, First Pause in the Studio
When frost touches the garden, the work in my studio changes too. Subscribe for free to read more.
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The Fold (Gutter) Between Pages
Every picture book hinges on a fold, the space where pacing, balance, and emotion live. An essay on how design and story meet in the quiet middle.
My Autumn Sketching Kit + Sketchbook Process
Changing my palette to Fall (Video) Subscribe to read and watch at The Spread Table to receive new essays, insights and PB notes.
Silent Storytelling: How Silence Lives on the Picture Book Page
A long-form essay on silence, space, and storytelling in picture books — from the PB studio and the field. Subscribe to read more at The Spread Table to receive new essays and PB notes.
Drama in the Garden
I tripped over dahlias that had toppled into the path this morning. In the studio, I pare things down. But the garden keeps teaching me ... Subscribe to read more for free at The Studio Window tier to receive new essays and field notes.