AMY SCHIMLER-SAFFORD ILLUSTRATION AND PATTERN DESIGN

5/16/12

What I Have Been Working On....

I just pulled together my first full length children's book written by my hubby and me. Just sent the dummy off to my agent. It was a huge undertaking and I am so proud of myself for jumping this big hurdle - my fingers are crossed that it may spark some interest but if not I am already planning my next project. I took on a story about children, illustrating lots of people which was really exciting and a fun break from the animal world. Here is my main character, Simon, getting ready for bed with his space monkey toy. Lots of adventure ensues....






Working hard sending new patterns off to NYC for Surtex. I won't be there in person this year, but my work will be with my rep.




Also have been preparing some of my new work for Oopsy Daisy - have a couple of new pieces up and six more images to come soon including my new Butterfly Pavillion collage.


3 comments:

Rosie maddocks said...

Sounds like you have been busy, lots of lovely work.

Suzy G. said...

Love the little monkey :))

coloredsock said...

oh yeah!!! congrats, Amy! i've been thinking and wondering how it was coming along. as i said before, Tulsi loves it (as do i)! i was wondering -- are you an scbwi member? if not, join!!! it is awesome. i've been a member for 6 or so years. so much there. and i met a few from the Atlanta chapter and they are ALL so great. they have regular writing/crit groups, too, as well as all the organized info/tips/conferences/inspiration,networking, etc.