A few of my recent sketches. Been practicing drawing children at play to get back into my picture book groove following our big move to Madeira, Portugal.

This morning’s sketch is from a snapshot I took on a morning walk with Happy at Buhr Park in Ann Arbor near the butterfly garden in June 2018. My walks with Happy got me out in nature at a time when my mobility was at its very worst. I was recovering from mid-February hip surgery. #dailydrawing #dog

My husband and I went snorkeling near our apartment today — loved it.

Sketch of Happy on the day we brought him home.

Happy Friday. Keep it Fluffy.

I made this sketch while on vacation In Savannah, Georgia two years ago because while waiting for a Lyft to a restaurant, this van full of doggy daycare pups stopped in front of us and a gorgeous Golden Retriever got out and walked to the door of his home across the street.

This shows why Happy is nicknamed CR7.5. Even before we moved to Madeira, Happy demonstrated his soccer talent! #cr7.5 #talenteddog #dogstar #soccer #bestdogever #madeiraportugal

My monthly bookclub at Loja do Cha in Funchal, Portugal. #bookclub #booklovers #funchal #portugal #madeira

Sketchbook fun.
Goldfish: “Do you like to swim?”
Happy: “No. I do not like to swim.”
#sketchbook #authorillustrator #kidlit #happy

Gorgeous fruit plate and kombucha at brunch today. All of the beautiful fruits are locally grown on Madeira Island, our new home. #madeira #portugal #brunch #sundayvibes #fruit

Happy recently met some gigantic goldfish! #dogsofbluesky #cotondetulear #happiness #happysaturday #welcometomyworld #kindness

Hello, I am a picture book author/illustrator who just joined Blue Sky. I paint final illustrations in gouache. Glad to meet you! I post photos of my work, my dog, and my new life as an expat in Madeira, Portugal. 😍🫶🥰 #picturebook #illustration #democracy #kidlit #hellobluesky