Autumn book event on the lawn!

We had such a nice turnout the other day at Watchung Books! The weather was gorgeous and when I arrived it was so nice to see so many families in the park, sitting on blankets in the sun. I read “The Belonging Tree”, drew some squirrels for the kids and hen signed books. We sold out! And then I signed the board book version of “Lovey Bunny” and we sold those too! It was so nice to meet everyone. I often don’t get to hear how my books are received and one mother mentioned that her kids have all my books. It was very sweet. I am usually hunkered down in my studio for months-years working on them so it means a lot to hear such nice things. I was amazed at how the young kids wore masks like champs! I completely forgot to mention that I dedicated this book to my lovely town of Montclair, NJ! I have so enjoyed being a part of this vibrant, intelligent community. Thanks to everyone who was part of it. :)

365 project

Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2020 is a great creative year for all of you. I love to mix it up each year and challenge myself as an artist. I decided to do more quick studies in watercolor so I sharpen my skills. No computer. Just a brush and paint. It’s a lot of fun so far! Busy working on the book so this is a great early am. start to my day. Should be fun to look back on at the end of the year. :)

On teaching

In between growing a business, making final edits on a manuscript (again) and some much needed R&R pool time, I taught a few classes this summer. I enjoy getting students excited about creating. Here are some pics from a 4-week Mill class I dubbed “Floral Pop”. In it, we explored lots of unusual techniques to create florals. There are always a few students that really dive in and experiment, which delights me to no end! :)

Will miss seeing these ladies. Such a great group.

On self promotion...

I was recently asked by French illustrator Dana Carey to talk about my process for self promotion.

Here is the link for that: https://subitclub.com/2018/11/27/the-postcard-post-kristine-lombardi/

MAM Art Truck!

So one of my part time gigs is teaching at the local art museum and yesterday I did an event at the Montclair Public Library where we made a craft project on the plaza. My friend Bruce drove the MAM Art truck but it was only when we were leaving that it dawned on me that this was a converted ice cream truck!!!!!! We drove through the streets with that classic chiming music playing and I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Want a Fudgesicle© kiddo? Sorry, only art supplies! But we can help you create something cool! ;)