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The Wondrous World of Children's Book Illustrators Show

August 14, 2017

Last month the group show I am a part of opened at the galleries of the Interchurch Center in Manhattan. After communicating with the other artists for so long on social media, it was great to finally meet them in person at the opening! 

Patricia Keeler, Naroth Kean, Mike Ciccotello, Michelle Lockamy, me, Yuko Katakawa Photo Credit: Zim Lockamy

Patricia Keeler, Naroth Kean, Mike Ciccotello, Michelle Lockamy, me, Yuko Katakawa Photo Credit: Zim Lockamy

Here are some of their pieces in the show:

Patricia Keeler 2017

Patricia Keeler 2017

I just love the attitude and body language of these girls in Patricia Keeler's piece!

Yuko Katakawa 2017

Yuko Katakawa 2017

Isn't this Asian Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Yuko Katakawa lovely!?

Here is Michelle Lockamy's piece. I'm in awe of her watercolor skills!! (sorry for the glare- my fault!)

Michelle Lockamy 2017 

Michelle Lockamy 2017 

Mike Ciccotello did the poster for the show featuring this cutie:

Mike Ciccotello 2017

Mike Ciccotello 2017

Naroth Kean 2017

Naroth Kean 2017

I just love this painting by Naroth Kean. It's so arresting and delicate at the same time.

We both did pieces with bunnies, so they grouped them together:

Naroth's is on top. Again, sorry about the glare! 

Naroth's is on top. Again, sorry about the glare! 

Here's another bunny I did with his friend, Bear.

Yes, I know, I look very tired.... But happy! :)   

Yes, I know, I look very tired.... But happy! :)

 

I'm so proud to be part of this group of fantastic illustrators. Thanks for Frank de Gregorie and Tracey Del Duca for curating it. 

The show will stay up until Thursday. If you're on the Upper West Side, check it out! The galleries are located at 475 Riverside Dr., NY NY 10115, Rear entrance 61 Claremont Avenue. Open 9-5 M-F

In Art, children's illustration, books Tags Gallery, show, Melissa Iwai, Mike Ciccotello, Yuko Katakawa, Michelle Lockamy, Patricia Keeler, Naroth Kean
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#cabrillohighschool #cabrilloaquarium
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#dailypaint #dailydog #indiaink ##painting
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#winterwoes #shibapuppy #watercolor #pawzboots #ink #sadpuppy
Sad Nikki. There's no snow outside, but the booties are required because of the caustic salt sprinkled everywhere! #winterwoes #shibapuppy #watercolor #pawzboots #ink #sadpuppy
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Sketching at #dekalbmarkethall in downtown Brooklyn yesterday with @mcswiss ! Great foodie place. 😊 So fun to sketch and chat and eat good food with friends. ♥️ #brooklynpeople #watercolor #sketching #drawing #sketchbook
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#dailypaint #dogsofbrooklyn #watercolorart #dailysketch #dailyart
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