September 2011 – Casey Girard Illustration

Grumpy Bear

Last Friday Lucien and I had the pleasure of meeting Peter Brown at a reading of his new book You Will Be My Friend!. He is a delightful presenter. All of the kids were entertained including us grown ones. Renee Kurilla came by too and we traded snapping photos of each other. Although, once PeterContinue reading “Grumpy Bear”

Lucien’s Choice

Last week was a little crazy. I was playing catch up as the Illustrator Coordinator, I got some freelance work, and I had an illustration deadline for Matt. This week I’m getting back to the blog and my own illustration projects. — One of the snacks Lucien has regularly is dried pineapples. He usually hasContinue reading “Lucien’s Choice”

International Dot Day

Lucien and I made a trip out to Dedham, MA today to visit the Blue Bunny Bookstore for Dot Day. Peter H. Reynolds came and helped a bunch of kids including Lucien make their own Dot to celebrate. Mr. Reynolds also read The Dot to the kids. We had a great time. Here are ourContinue reading “International Dot Day”

Blue Skies with a Chance of Giggling Giraffe

So many things are coming across my desk right now. I am going to post whatever I have that works for Wednesdays, animals or kids. This week I have news that goes with a Giraffe. This year I submitted and had a piece accepted into the 8th Annual Silent Art Auction to Benefit the Non-ProfitContinue reading “Blue Skies with a Chance of Giggling Giraffe”

Drawings for Sale

My need for glasses(edited as my first comment pointed out I spelled classes, oops9-14) has been verified. I have an astigmatism in both eyes brought on by age. The right eye is significantly worse than the left. I am looking forward to getting a pair so I can see again! During my blurry time IContinue reading “Drawings for Sale”

New England’s Illustrator Coordinator

I am so honored. This morning I got the call from Anna Boll to let me know I have been appointed the Illustrator Coordinator for NESCBWI. I hope to bring great events to the illustrators and other interested attendees of the region. Thank you for this opportunity New England! Get in touch with me ifContinue reading “New England’s Illustrator Coordinator”

Trying Out All Lanes

Hello September! Time to start back up with the blog and a new schedule. This week my son started preschool Tuesdays and Wednesdays, which means I have 6 hours two days a week where I can work during the day. So far I have just done some cleaning and catching up. There were many emailsContinue reading “Trying Out All Lanes”