Tag: Tuesday Tours
Matthew Cordell’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours we have the talented author and illustrator Matthew Cordell sharing his studio from just outside of Chicago. I love Matthew’s illustrations and I’m not the only one, as he’s the illustrator
Read MoreMarla Frazee’s Studio Tour
I’m beyond excited to have Marla Frazee visit Tuesday Tours today! I have been an admirer of Marla’s work since The Seven Silly Eaters (written by Mary Ann Hoberman) and Mrs. Biddlebox (written by
Read MoreKate Messner’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m excited to share the writing room of Kate Messner, which overlooks Lake Champlain. Kate creates beautiful books written in multiple genres, and she also blogs on her website about a variety of topics. Some
Read MoreLori Nichols Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m thrilled to have Lori Nichols join us and share her Alabama studio. Lori won the SCBWI New York Winter conference portfolio award in 2014, and since then, she’s published
Read MoreMike Curato’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m thrilled to welcome Mike Curato creator of the books featuring the adorable polka-dotted elephant Little Elliot, which have won multiple awards and have received several starred reviews. The newest book Little
Read MoreEliza Wheeler’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m delighted to welcome Eliza Wheeler, an amazing illustrator and author who’s penned the New York Times Bestseller Miss Maple’s Seeds and illustrated award-wining books like Doll Bones by
Read MoreYuyi Morales in Madison October 20th!
I’m very excited to get a chance to hear Yuyi Morales speak in Madison tomorrow evening as part of the Wisconsin Book Festival. I featured Yuyi’s studio on Tuesday Tours a
Read MoreLiz Garton Scanlon’s Studio Tour
I’m thrilled to have Liz Garton Scanlon share her Austin, TX bungalow with us on Tuesday Tours today! Liz is the author of one of my favorite picture books All the World (illustrated by Marla Frazee),
Read MoreCharles Santoso’s Studio Tour
I’m excited to have Charles Santoso sharing his studio in Sydney, Australia today on Tuesday Tours. A couple of months ago I discovered my newest favorite book I Don’t Like Koala by Sean Ferrell and illustrated
Read MoreAmy Ward’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m thrilled to showcase my friend Amy Ward! Amy’s Illinois basement studio is completely covered in her personal touches—from the faux brick painted walls, to the beautiful rug
Read MoreJudy Schachner’s Studio Tour
I’m really excited to feature the amazing studio of author/illustrator extraordinaire, Judy Schachner on today’s Tuesday Tours! Judy is the #1 NY Times Best Selling Author and Illustrator of over 23 children’s picture
Read MoreHarriet Muncaster’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours we’re joined by author and illustrator Harriet Muncaster who creates magical worlds by photographing her illustrated characters within doll-size sets that she forms out of mount board and paper.
Read MoreSophie Page’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours we have illustrator, story maker, and sculptress Sophie Page sharing her studio in Boston, Massachusetts. Sophie creates her illustrations by sculpting three-dimensional characters, placing them within scenes and sets, and then
Read MoreJarrett J. Krosoczka’s Studio Tour
We have the multi-talented author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka joining us today on Tuesday Tours to share his studio in Massachusetts. I’m a big fan Jarrett’s TED talk advocating for arts
Read MoreChristina Forshay’s Studio Tour
Welcome back to Tuesday Tours! April’s studio tour with Kwame Alexander has been rescheduled for August. Make sure to check back for that. In the meantime, I’m happy to showcase illustrator Christina Forshay’s studio in California. Christina’s newest
Read MorePat Schmatz’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours we get a look inside the Minnesota writing studio of award-winning author Pat Schmatz. Pat divides her time between her Minneapolis apartment and her rural home in Wisconsin,
Read MoreDavid Catrow’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m happy to feature the Springfield, OH studio of NYT bestselling author and illustrator David Catrow. David is the Illustrator of over 70 children’s books, including some of my all
Read MoreAmy Arnold’s and Kelsey Sauber Old’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours we get to visit the Viroqua home and studio of artists Amy Arnold and Kelsey Sauber Olds. Together they create wood sculptures, raise their three boys, and share a
Read MoreBridget Birdsall’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours we’re welcomed into the writing space of author Bridget Birdsall. Bridget’s newest book Double Exposure is the story of intersex teen athlete Alyx, who after moving from California to Wisconsin, starts
Read MoreStephanie Graegin’s Studio Tour
The way I came about knowing the work of this week’s featured guest Stephanie Graegin, was through her debut illustrated picture book Happy Birthday, Bunny! written by Liz Garton Scanlon. Funny then, that yesterday was
Read MoreChris Sickels’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m very excited to share the Indiana garage studio of multi-faceted artist Chris Sickels. I love seeing artists who push the modes of illustration and Chris’s approach is definitely
Read MoreNina Laden’s Studio Tour
After a brief holiday hiatus we’re back in full swing with not one, but two studio tours today on Tuesday Tours! Award-winning author and illustrator Nina Laden has created a number of successful
Read MoreTia Chianti Richardson’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours we’ll look inside the studio of artist and owner of Cosmic Butterfly Design Tia Chianti Richardson, who’s studio is part of the Kunzelmann-Esser artists lofts in Milwaukee—an apartment building that offers galleries and
Read MoreMaggie Rudy’s Studio Tour
I’m a sucker for picture books that go beyond traditional illustration, so I was blown away when I saw Maggie Rudy’s fantastical mouse environments that make you want to jump
Read MoreScott Campbell’s Studio Tour
On this week’s Tuesday Tours Scott’s Campbell takes us inside his Brooklyn studio where he creates his hilarious illustrations. I feel like the best way to introduce Scott is to share this video he made
Read MoreMolly Idle’s Studio Tour
On this week’s Tuesday Tours we get to see inside the Arizona workshop of Caldecott honor recipient Molly Idle. Her studio, which she shares with her husband, sons, and parents is a very creative space,
Read MoreKari Couture & Kim Loper’s Studio Tour
We’re in for a special Tuesday Tours today, because we have not one, but two fabulous artists! Kari Couture and Kim Loper share their studio in the Walker’s Point area of Milwaukee.
Read MoreYuyi Morales’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m very excited to feature one of my favorite illustrators Yuyi Morales. Yuyi is the author and illustrator of a number of award-winning picture books and has won
Read MoreStacy Tornio’s Studio Space
Today on Tuesday Tours we have another wonderful author, who also happens to live in my beautiful home state of Wisconsin and who will also be attending the Sheboygan Book Festival
Read MoreCynthia Lord’s Studio Tour
Today on Tuesday Tours I’m eager to share author Cynthia Lord’s backyard writing shed because it’s so darn cute and looks like the perfect place to write. Cynthia is a former elementary
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