In Distress

Sometimes the hero never drops out of the sky at the last second to untie the struggling figure tied up on the tracks. The train keeps right on chugging along. And most times it's not as bad as expected.

Health Concerns

Illustration Friday "Pretend"

Are we human or are we dancer?
-The Killers

My Day on Friday

A special thanks goes out today to my cousin for offering to drive me to volleyball after my car wouldn't start at work. She is basically number two in volleyball for the whole United States of America. I'm pretty proud to be related to her.

Austin Kleon: Newspaper Blackout Poems Contest

(my entry is shown above)

I just ran across this website. They are making a book of Blackout Poems, and anyone can enter for a chance to be in the book. Here is the press release from Mr. Kleon's site. Or you can go directly to his site here.

HARPERCOLLINS TO PUBLISH COLLECTION OF NEWSPAPER BLACKOUT POEMS

July 8—HarperCollins has signed Austin Kleon to write a collection of his popular Newspaper Blackout Poems for a book due from Harper Paperbacks in September 2009. Instead of starting with a blank page, the Austin-based writer and cartoonist picks up a newspaper and a permanent marker and eliminates the words he doesn’t need. Kleon’s poems, which he began posting on his popular blog, have been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition and in Toronto’s National Post, and have been widely linked to on the internet. In addition to original poems by Austin, the book will contain submissions from his fans which will be solicited through a contest on the author’s website starting in August.

Though he will be updating his site periodically, Kleon will be taking a break from daily blogging to complete the book. Check back on the site in August to find out how you can submit your entry and be published in the upcoming book!

For press inquiries, please contact Audrey Harris at 212-207-7185 audrey.harris@harpercollins.com.

It's not to late to submit your own entry for the last judging period in November. All entries must be submitted by November 21, 2008 (5:00 P.M. EST).

Bears

Some bears watching Old Western movies. I am a big fan of bears. The angry one on the right can't find any Sugar Babies. The one on the left just noticed you are watching him. If I were you, I wouldn't make any sudden moves.

Inside Page of a Dinosaur Themed Children's Book

"Do you think there are any Meateaters looking in our windows right now? What about when I'm asleep? Are Meateaters hungry at night? Will they see me if I hide under the covers? Can I sleep with you in your bed tonight?"

Size Chart: T-Rex, Little Girl, Bunny

This is a size comparison chart for personal use. Folded in half and in half again, this convenient resource will easily fit into your wallet or purse.

My Sister Is Priceless: A Children's Book (Illustration Friday: Opinion)

This is a story I made for my real sister. She isn't little anymore, but she is priceless. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge and read the book.

Illustration Friday "Vacant" Color

Illustration Friday "Vacant"