Frederico, the Mouse Violinist and The Golden Pathway are complete.
NOW AVAILABLE...
The illustrations for "Frederico, the Mouse Violinist" by Mayra Calvani are done! It was quite a project because Mayra and I wanted the illustrations to be historically correct which meant a lot of research on violins and bows from the 18th century, during Stradivarius' time. This book is being published in the new hardback version and in the usual soft back version. This is wonderful beautiful book as a Christmas gift.
"The Golden Pathway" by Donna McDine is done and released in both hard bound and soft bound versions. This is another challenging book to illustrate because the material could be upsetting and controversial. Since this book is geared at 9-11 year olds, again we want it to be historically accurate, but not upsetting. Donna and I have both done research about the underground railroad. I've had to think about what life would be like in the US South in the mid-19th century for both black slaves and white farmers and their families. Very interesting challenge!
Here are illustrations from "Frederico..." and from "The Golden Pathway:"
Frederico adjusts the violin pegs
David blocking out the screams in "The Golden Pathway."
The illustrations for "Frederico, the Mouse Violinist" by Mayra Calvani are done! It was quite a project because Mayra and I wanted the illustrations to be historically correct which meant a lot of research on violins and bows from the 18th century, during Stradivarius' time. This book is being published in the new hardback version and in the usual soft back version. This is wonderful beautiful book as a Christmas gift.
"The Golden Pathway" by Donna McDine is done and released in both hard bound and soft bound versions. This is another challenging book to illustrate because the material could be upsetting and controversial. Since this book is geared at 9-11 year olds, again we want it to be historically accurate, but not upsetting. Donna and I have both done research about the underground railroad. I've had to think about what life would be like in the US South in the mid-19th century for both black slaves and white farmers and their families. Very interesting challenge!
Here are illustrations from "Frederico..." and from "The Golden Pathway:"
Frederico adjusts the violin pegs
David blocking out the screams in "The Golden Pathway."
Posted by KC Snider at 11/21/2010 4:56 PM 
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Frederico is darling! Beautiful.
And I can't say enough about David as he comes to life!
Warmest regards,
Donna
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Thank you Donna . Wait till you see the next one(grin) it is a small fine arts piece should have it by Thursday I hope
Hugz KC:-
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Can't wait! Have a great day!
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