In review I would like to post my Jan C Watford illustrations for 2017. For the last couple of years I have taken part in a Facebook group,The 52 Week Illustration Challenge. It is a large group of illustrators that range in ability from beginners to professionals. There is a prompt that is assigned for each […]
My Illustrations Last Quarter of 2016
I don’t know where the time goes, but I need to post my illustrations for the last quarter of 2016. The last quarter of the year flew by for me. It seems like the older I get the faster time goes by. Most of these illustrations I did with a Facebook group, The 52 Week […]
Halloween Illustrations 2016
Each year I try to add to my collection of illustrations for Halloween and now it is time to update with my Halloween Illustrations 2016. Most of these were also created with a cyber event that occurs each year that is the […]
My New Illustrations, April- July 2016
The year is slipping by and I realized that I have not posted my new illustrations, April – July 2016. I have continued to participate in the 52 Week Illustration Challenge, an international illustration group that has a weekly prompt. My illustrations for this group have included both digital and traditional illustration. Each illustration brings […]
New Illustrations First Quarter 2016
The year is rolling by and this is my update for my new Illustrations for the first quarter 2016. This year my illustrations seem less frequent. This is because last year I was creating almost one a day when I was taking part in the Doodle Day challenges with a daily prompt on Facebook. For […]
Procreate App on Ipad Air Review
I decided I have to write the Procreate App on Ipad Air Review. Recently I have been watching the reviews for the new Ipad Pro and Apple Pencil. They both look so amazing but are not in my budget now. Since I use my Ipad Air 1 daily and have used Procreate for several years for […]
Halloween Cyber Party For Illustrators, ...
Some of the illustrators that participated last year in Halloween Cyber Party. It is the time of year for sign up for Halloween Cyber Party For Illustrators Authors and App Developers 2015. Once again I am hosting on this website, my annual event to feature Halloween related illustrations books and apps. This is the third year in […]
The Big Week- Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday,...
Many weeks roll by without much fanfare, but this week February 15 through the 22, 2015 is bursting with events and holidays. Last weekend was Valentines Day and then we plunge into a week that hosts Presidents Day, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and to those of us involved in children’s books and literature, it is […]
The Second Annual Multicultural Children...
Today, January 27 is the second annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day. The goal behind this annual day of celebrations and promotion is to call attention and recognize children’s multicultural books. Last year there was also a realization for the promotion of these books on social media and the hash tag, keywords were established #WeNeedDiverseBooks. This […]
Kidlit 411 Birthday Bash and Giveaways
January is a special month for writers and illustrators with all of the special events now through January 15 with the Kidlit Birthday Bash and giveaways. Most children’s writers, authors, and illustrators are familiar with Kidlit 411, a website and blog that gives resources, and information that is very helpful and informative. There is […]