Step one in my illustrations, taking the words and imagining the scene.  I read a great article that advised the illustrator to "be the activity director", so as I read the storyboard, I am making notes and creating the scene in my head. 

It's time to get started with my very first picture book illustrations!  I'm excited and anxious.  Wanting to do a great job for my Author.  It is often remarked that I should illustrate Children's books, but you need a storyline.  I am fortunate that my Author, Kristen Martin found me.  She wanted a Wisconsin artist and found me through my membership with NEWAA (Northeast Wisconsin Artist Assoc).  It was obvious on our first phone call that we were going to get along famously.  I found a contract template on the internet to make it official and we are off and running!  The final edits and page layouts have arrived from Orange Hat Publishing, so it's time for me to get busy!  I hope you will follow along on this journey-my first Children's book illustration!