Friday, May 21, 2010

Illustration Friday - Early


This is an early peek at a picture book I have coming out in Sept 2010. The title is DANCING DREAMS, to be published by Accord Publishing. In this story, Gracie dreams of dancing everything from ballet to hula to flamenco to country.

16 comments:

josh pincus is crying said...

Beautiful! Beautiful coloring and beautiful composition. Just a beautiful illustration!

roberto M. said...

I like your ilustration!. poor the penguin!!!

Holly said...

Just lovely, lots of energy and light ^-^

Tammie Lee said...

so cute, I love the movement of the dance, and her boots, the light is wonderful too.

Tara Lalzar said...

I can't wait to see this book. I love the happiness and movement in this illustration.

froggie is... said...

wonnnnderful! :)

k.h.whitaker said...

this is such a lovely illustration

Juliana Fonseca said...

Amazing!!!

MrBibleHead said...

Hey Kristi. This is so great! Lovce the action and the lighting. Looks like a wonderful book! Congrats.

NANCY LEFKO said...

beautiful...love the shadows and movement !!

Sally Taylor said...

Fantastic light, characters, movement, composition. I am in awe. :)

theartofpuro said...

Wonderful illustration,great concept and comosition!
Congrats for the book,it will be wonderful:)

Marijke said...

This illustration made me feel happy. Such positive energy!

Paige Keiser said...

Wow, you are amazing with atmosphere and lighting!

Kristi Valiant said...

Thanks for all the great comments everyone!

Peggy Archer said...

I already like Gracie :) Love the illustration.