
Diana agreed to an interview, so here is some additional insight into Diana's work, her process, and her snowflake. She reveals what the faerie is holding; and she gives the best answer, ever, to my stock question: what is your pop culture area of expertise!
Liz B: I blog not just about books; but about how important story is in our lives. What children's book or children's book illustrator has most inspired you?
Diana: Gennady Spirin inspired me. The Russian trained artists have amazing compositions.
Liz B: How did you get involved with Robert's Snow?
Diana: They contacted my online writers/illustrators group (PicBookArts) and asked for volunteers.
Liz B: What inspired your snowflake?
Diana: I wanted to do something 3-dimensional and love drawing fairies, elves, trolls...and stuck an earring of mine on there as I lost the other one.
Liz B: Could you tell us something about your most recent book, Home on the Range?
Diana: It hasn't really got a strong story line as it's an American heritage song. I had photos from Dayton Hyde's ranch in the Dakotas that rescues mustangs for the background. He actually grew up in our house by Lake Superior. He's a writer. The illustrations show a non-traditional family on a cattle drive. It's quite subtle but the little boy is learning to ride throughout.
Liz B: I also blog about pop culture. What is your "pop culture" area of expertise?
Diana: Mind-body health, organic foods, tai chi.....
Liz B: Thanks, Diana!
3 comments:
Purty! I'm such a sucker for fairies.
Excellent. Glad to know what the fairy's holding. Thanks, Liz!
Wow. What a gorgeous sculpture!
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