I love my job!

I've just finished painting the last cover for the Candy Fairies series by american author Helen Perelman. I feel a little sad that it was the last one as I've grown so fond of my new fairy friends over the last few months. I can't show you the artwork yet, as it's not up on the publishers website, but I'll pop it up as soon as I can!

I've just been commissioned to illustrate another two Minivers titles, which is going to be great fun.


And my BIG news this that John Lewis are promoting Muddle Fairyland as their book of the month for February!


I've lost the lead that I need to upload photos from my camers, tsk! I can't seem to find anything at the moment!! I've finished sewing and have some new stuff to put on Etsy soon, I also have to pick up where I left off with the dolly giveaway! I haven't forgotten :0)
So, I'll be back soon with "All things Ottaline".
I love that I can spend my days painting bright, colourful fairies and mini princesses, then spend my spare time creating the complete opposite! I don't think there has ever been a darker, more strange little girl than Ottaline. Who knows, she may even turn into a children's book one day!

love,

Erica
xxx

Candy Fairies published!

These lovely books written by the equally lovely Helen Perelman were published yesterday by Simon & Schuster New York! (illustrated by moi, by the way!)
Get yours now! And don't worry, there are two more on the way!
I'm still a busy be with some scrumptious projects landing in my inbox recentley.
I've also just finished writing a new picture book and am just getting it all ready for submission, wish me luck!

Love,
Erica
xxx

Septmeber?

September was my last post???

I haven't visited any of my favorite blogs lately, pfffff, I wish I had. Time goes by too quickly...
I've been busy though, working, being a mummy, keeping house...

New year, new regime...I want to create.....

nearly time to come home...

Total lack of blogging from me lately! I've, understandably been up to my eyes with munchkin and trying to keep ontop of my work. There just isn't the time anymore which is so sad as I've 'e' met some great folks over the years via blogging :0) We're here on holiday, in South West France...for the fifth time. We've been searching for a property to renovate but alas they are either not really suitable for conversion or total ruins! We have a very modest budget, which as Nicky pointed out, just isn't enough because there are many, many English people looking to do the same thing but with a heck of a lot more cash. Perhaps my ship will come in one day and we'll be able to afford the dream. We've been back to see Madame Grotte in her cave, and I topped up my supply of vintage french lace trims, hankerchiefs and buttons. I'm hoping I get the time to start making some stuff again. It's not for the lack of ideas, it's literally just time. So, here we are having lunch in Brantome by the river Dronne today. We had saucisse grille avec lentilles de campagne, very yummy. Until next time...a bien tot! Erica xxx

I love this painting

It hangs in the hallway of my parents house in Wales.
I might have a bash a replicating it!
Happy Friday all.

erica
x

Scribblings

Seaside!

A couple of weeks ago, we all piled in the car and drove to Wales to visit Granny and Grandpa seaside. It was a welcome break. I did much lounging about and had many sandwiches and cups of coffee made for me.
I've started sewing again and am currently spending my evenings stiching away...
I'll show all when I have anything decent made!!

and finally! The Enid Blyton books that I illustrated are published! There are three more to come, I'm just working on the balck and white ink drawings for the interiors now :0)