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Friday, September 12, 2008

Great News! Textbook Cover!

I am very excited to share the news that my Little Blue Heron painting has been chosen by McGraw-Hill to illustrate the cover of their 9th grade Literature series! I knew it was in the running but just got the word that it was chosen! This means a lot to me because it has always been a dream of mine to one day illustrate children's books and this is close! At least it is a step in the right direction.

9 comments:

Abbe Nelson said...

Congrats...that is awesome news!

Abbe

dot335 said...

That is really cool. Congratulations! I tutor at around the 9th grade level, so I'll keep an eye out for these books (unfortunately, I don't tutor in lit).

Susannah said...

YAY! I am thrilled for you! I know the cover will inspire a new generation of pastel artists!

pattrsnd said...

What wonderful news Karen...conrats!!

Karen Hargett said...

Congrats! The little blue heron is going to make a beautiful cover. How exciting for you.

Karen said...

Thank you everyone! I am excited about it and will look forward to seeing the book!
Karen

bj said...

A great big "atta girl!" to you! How exciting to have a painting seen by so many young people - possibly future artists!

Karen said...

Thank you BJ!

Marianne said...

My goodness, what a rich background on which to place a heron. Congratulations. I am new to pastels, having worked earlier with oils and acrylic. You have showed me a way to mix colors of the background with rubbing alcohol. I can't wait to try it.
Mmmaxie in Carolina