Thursday, October 30, 2008

Trade Book Sketches

What am I currently working on? A sweet, trade picture book for Shen's Books. Here's a lil' sneak peek at the main character. I'm still in the sketch phase. It's so much fun to create a personality, a tiny life that exists in this book.

11 comments:

Jean Wogaman said...

She's adorable!

jama said...

She looks so happy washing dishes! Send her over, please.

Kristi Valiant said...

Actually she's just washing her hands and playing with the soap; no dishes involved. :)

Kathleen Rietz said...

So cute! I love her...so full of life Kristi!

Anonymous said...

Sooo cute!

Robert Squier said...

Thanks for posting sketches - these are a real treat!

Anthony VanArsdale said...

These sketches are wonderful! I'm really feeling the movement and energy... Love it, Kristi!!!

Renee said...

I just discovered this and, Oh! Oh! So cute!! (Very excited to get a sneak peak before I see full sketches!!)

I will link this to our blog as soon as I too make the announcement for what we're currently working on. Ooh-- maybe I should go do that right now...

Sara Burrier said...

Hi Kristi, your work is so full of life and so inspiring!! Please accept my gift --> http://warriorprincessdream.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-am-loved.htm

Kristi Valiant said...

Thanks for the comments everyone and the wonderful I LOVE YOUR BLOG award Sara! It's especially nice to hear that my publisher, Renee from Shen's Books, likes my sketches of Cora!

Christopher Denise said...

Love the line work-great sense of life!