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.