SketchCrawl NYC

Hey all, I had a great time drawing out for SketchCrawl. Thanks to Sunil for inviting me. Folks all over the world were getting out and drawing, and we went to Grand Central to draw the ebb and flow of humanity through that great space. Fun, food, folks, and art. What a great time!

So here's result of a couple hours' drawing.

See ya in the sketchbook pages,
David

All the best in this new year

Winter Wallpaper

In response to Hwa Young's comment, a special fox paper for winter! Wishing you warmth & light, inside and out.

See ya in the snow,
David

Theater Poster

Hey all, I created a poster for the musical play Gimpel Tam (Gimpel the Fool), based on a story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, that is currently running in NYC at the National Yiddish Theater. I went to the premiere and it was quite a powerful, moving work. Highly recommended! Thanks again to Motl, Ashley, and all the folks at Folksbiene. It was a pleasure to work on the poster & I look forward to the next one!

See you in the orchestra seats,
David

FallPaper

I made wallpaper for fall. Just a few things that remind me of autumn: squirrels, owls, oak leaves, gingko leaves, bare trees, acorns, mushrooms, shriveled old apples. Enjoy!

See ya in the woods.
David

DES Interview at 7-Imp

Hey all, I've been interviewed by Jules from the wonderful children's book blog Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast. She asked some interesting questions and I sent lots of pictures. Get a sneak peek of next year's book, Pouch! (from Putnam). See a never-before-released picture from Leaves. Leave a comment for posterity.

Check it out here.

See ya in the blogosphere,
David

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Hey all, I am still aglow from yesterday's Ghouls & Gourds Festival at the BBG. The garden is one of my favorite places ever ( I used to catch frogs there and hide under trees as a kid) and it was such a pleasure to meet and greet kids and parents, sign books, and talk with fellow authors on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. There was a surplus of cute kids in costumes, a parade, and great music.

Here are a few pics.
Thanks to Anita Jacobs and Paul DuBois Jacobs for inviting me and for organizing the day!

See ya in the leaves,
David