So, today I printed out the last two books I will be able to finish this school year, making a total of four books that will be completed. The first three are completed, and there is but one book left to paint the pictures for. It's not what I had originally planned to accomplish, but it's better than nothing. Ten books is too much, especially when they were originally planned to have up to ten pages and some exceeded the limit, though, each illustration has been looked over, added to, corrected, and edited at least once over if not twice or more. So, in the long run, I guess I prefer quality over quantity and have proven that in my work, I'm looking forward to turning it in, I'm pretty proud of what I have accomplished.

Lately, I have been missing out of painting. there have been SO MANY end of year resumes and end of term exams that I've been drowning in my own pile of work. Yet, this summer when I actually have some time on my hands I believe I can be way more productive.Though I have the next two books illustrated, I need to turn my sketches into paintings, each taking approximately 30 min to an hour depending.

As of today, I have four books typed up, and have researched this publisher's website:  http://www.bethanyhouse.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=9FC2E1F4E2464E5EADE1430BB2DF94E0&type=gen&mod=Core+Pages&gid=7F623735BC6548ADA400EDEBF235C8E4 
At the moment, I am unsure if I have the time or the energy to accurately represent my books to this company, after all I would likely only have one chance to impress them. Although my parents used to work for them, it's been a while and I need to get my act together before I make a sales pitch ;P

Painting #26 out of approximately 60-70.

Outlined 10 out of 10 books.

Written 10 out of 10 books.

Researched 2 out of countless publishers.

Typed up 2 of 10 books.

Scanned 25 of 25 paintings.

Edited 2 out of 10 books thrice.

Put together final copy of 1.5 out of 10 books.
Finished sketching 3.5 of 10 books.
Finished illustrating 2 of 10 books.


This weekend as you can tell I scanned and uploaded all of the illustrations for my first two books, Once Upon a Fisherman and Lost in Candy Land. I also typed up and printed and put together the final copy of Candy Land. so atm I have a binder full of 1.5 books! Very fulfilling, and fun to show people. I hope I can get the published some day :)

Here's my summary for term 2. My accomplishments include:

Painting 20 out of approximately 60-70.

Outlined 10 out of 10 books.

Written 10 out of 10 books.

Researched 3 out of countless publishers.

Typed up 0 of 10 books.

Scanned 0 of 8 paintings.

Edited 10 out of 10 books twice.

Put together final copy of 0 out of 10 books.
Finished sketching 3 of 10 books.
Finished illustrating 2 of 10 books.
Currently illustrating 4 of 10 books.

     I feel I have accomplished a lot this term, as far as illustrations go. I haven't had much progress on the textual aspect of the books, which will come together as the illustrations for each book are gathered piece by piece. Today I plan to type up a few books, as well as edit them as I go.

          See you next term,
                              -M.

Lately, I've gotten to starting the fourth book, I don't have a title for it, but the theme is trees and forests. In this book Delilah learns that as a tree she has to dig her roots deeper instead of farther on the surface to get a good source of water. This draws a parallel between being a lukewarm Christian, and learning about the word and going deeper in it everyday so that you become truly informed on your beliefs. I've finished illustrating the third book "Air-Balloon Adventure" and will be painting it shortly. most people really like the illustration of the view from the Air-Balloon. I like painting out the story because for some people, it's not a drawing, it's scenery from Delilah's adventure, and I get to make that happen.

Painting 20 out of approximately 60-70.

Outlined 10 out of 10 books.

Written 10 out of 10 books.

Researched 1 out of countless publishers.

Typed up 0 of 10 books.

Scanned 0 of 8 paintings.

Edited 10 out of 10 books twice.

Put together final copy of 0 out of 10 books.
Finished sketching 3 of 10 books.
Finished illustrating 2 of 10 books.