Beyond Books at the Tacoma Art Museum

This past weekend, Bobbie and I attended the opening of the exhibit of my independent art (Art Art, as I like to call it) at the Tacoma Art Museum.

It was a wonderful time, giving a talk with Museum Director Stephanie Stebich, signing books and meeting new and old friends. I am very grateful to all at the Tacoma Art Museum where the exhibit will be on display until July 7, 2013.

Photo credits: Amy Dieringer

Our friend Maisy

In this painting by Lucy Cousins, Maisy meets 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Hopping toward Spring!

Happy Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

        March 20, 2013

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day 2013

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day 2013 is coming up on March 20th! Look for events and activities in your area!

FRIENDS

I am delighted to share a sneak preview of my new book FRIENDS that will be available in bookstores later this year. FRIENDS is a story inspired by more than one friendship in my own life, one that I had as a three year old boy, as a 6 year old taken by my parents to Germany, and another as a young man when I arrived back in the United States from Germany with my portfolio in hand. That was in 1952 when Leo Lionni was so kind to me, helping me to find work as a graphic designer and became my mentor. I have always believed that friendship is very important, I know it was for me as a child and I can still remember my strong attachments and feelings for my friends when I was a boy. I will share more news about FRIENDS closer to its publication date, but I hope you will enjoy this sneak preview of the cover illustration!

Cats in the Family

This is my cat Fiffi from ages ago when I lived in New York City whose favorite place was in a pewter bowl on my work table where she kept me company.

And here is another friend in the cat family, my Green Lion!