Wolf Star coloring page ready for down load
The new coloring page is ready for down load. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LyonMartinNews to get your print quality Wolf Star coloring page. If you’re not already on the mailing list signing up...
View ArticleHappy Memorial Day – Marching Gators coloring page
It’s hard to believe it’s already Memorial Day weekend. It’s a raw 55°F outside. I have a long sleeved shirt and a sweater on. We may even have to turn the heat back on overnight. Tornadoes slammed...
View ArticleLook what the UPS lady just brought me!
It’s been 5 years in the making, but my coloring book, The ABCs of Lesser-Known Goddesses, is finally a reality. I’m so excited, I have a book signing in St. Louis on Saturday and the books were...
View ArticleGoodreads book giveaway
Goodreads Book Giveaway The ABCs of Lesser-Known Goddesses by W. Lyon Martin Giveaway ends July 12, 2011. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win The post Goodreads book giveaway appeared...
View ArticleIt’s a sing-a-long with children’s book author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley...
Please welcome illustrator Vanessa Brantley Newton. Vanessa Brantley Newton is a largely self-taught artist, and took classes at both the Fashion Institute of Technology and the School of Visual Arts...
View ArticleChu’s Day began on a napkin for children’s book illustrator Adam Rex
Please help me welcome Adam Rex. Adam Rex grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, the middle of three children. He was neither the smart one (older brother) or the cute one (younger sister), but he was the one...
View ArticleCancer was the push Michelle Henninger needed
Michelle Henninger was born and raised in Allentown, PA, where she worked in Advertising/Marketing, met her husband, had her first child, moved to New Hampshire, had her second child, acquired a black...
View ArticleSpecial Guest Tara Lazar on working with an illustrator
Tara Lazar is a special guest this month. In this interview she talks about the experience of having her picture book text illustrated after being accepted for traditional publication. I thought it...
View ArticleI can finally spill the beans
I’ve been sitting on this announcement since early summer. After my editorial review on the pencils, the publisher said I could share my good news. YES!! I can finally spill the beans! I received a...
View ArticleThe Magic of the Collaborative Process by Anna Staniszewski
Anna Staniszewski visits the art blog today to talk about her author experience with the collaborative process for her new picture book “Power Down, Little Robot.” What I most love about picture books...
View ArticleWatercolor painting process for “The Story Circle.”
Once the backgrounds are in I continue my watercolor painting process for "A Story Circle." It's time to start zeroing in on single characters. Here is a brief video shot of one of the little boy...
View ArticleStill painting watercolor illustrations for “The Story Circle.”
Painting watercolor illustrations is time intensive. I’ve been substitute teaching for the local school system and it seems like the flu is smiting the teachers this month. Last week, I was called in...
View ArticlePainting multicultural skin tones in watercolor
One of the things I really like about “The Story Circle” is painting multicultural skin tones of all the different children. There are a plethora of kids of all ethnicities, plus the teacher, and the...
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Character costuming in “The Story Circle.”
Character costuming by painting interesting patterns in the fabric is one of my signature features. I think this goes back to my Fashion Design background and my love of textiles. I know having simple...
View Articleillustrating The Story Circle home stretch
I’m in the home stretch for illustrating The Story Circle. The deadline is a month away and I still have spreads yet to go. I’m in good shape, so though there is stress to meet the publisher’s...
View ArticlePicture book deadline met for “The Story Circle”
Picture book deadline met! Well, almost. The deadline is in a few days and I’m finishing up the last few vignettes. The ones shown here are for the title page (little boy with umbrella) and for the...
View Article5 Skype school visit hosting tips for the classroom
You want to invite an author or illustrator to your classroom for a Skype school visit. (Or your library or book club.) But you don't even know where to start. Here are 5 tips on hosting beyond opening...
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Artist and Author Team Up to Put a New Spin on Adult Coloring Books
Artist and Author Team Up to Put a New Spin on Adult Coloring Books The Animal Totem Mandala Coloring Book: Art Nouveau Creatures and Reflections for Relaxation features 30 of the world’s best loved...
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Art Nouveau coloring books for grown-up coloring
I now have 3 Art Nouveau coloring books for your grown-up coloring out in the marketplace. The most recent one is called Enchanted Fantasy Art Nouveau. It contains a retrospective of line art of...
View ArticleThey’re here! They’re here!
A thump on the porch! What do I find but a box full of my author copies!!! Aren’t they shiny?? The post They’re here! They’re here! appeared first on .
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