2019-08-10 07:44
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A blog about Children's Picture Book Illustration, poetry and writing. Soon to be Author/Illustrator, Dani Duck is Artist Obscure.
2019-05-01 20:32
Yes, this blog is closed, but I will be posting a few big things this year from this year here. This is one of them! Spring into Writing starts today. You can register here: https://www… Read More
2019-04-03 04:15
Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I've moved! My new blog is on my personal website here: https://www.daniduck.com/blog/ I'm hoping that this will help so there aren'… Read More
2019-03-15 07:00
You can now sign up for the new writing challenge below! I'm doing pre-registration for this event just to judge involvement in this new challenge. This event will be on my new blog! You can… Read More
2019-03-13 07:00
I'm not quite done with the downloadable booklet but I have a lot done! I want to have the booklet on pre-sale this week. I didn't quite get the cover done, but not quite! I'm going to be bu… Read More
2019-03-11 07:00
I didn't quite finish the inking for this image like I wanted to this week. I've been focused on my new writing event. Also moving my blog onto a more sustainable and overall more easily acc… Read More
2019-03-08 17:45
I'm sure that many of you know that there is a writing event planned for this year, but I haven't been able to say much.When: This event happens May 1st - May 31stWhat: This is going to be a… Read More
2019-03-04 08:00
This month's theme for Kitlit Collage is Luck! Since my computer was out of commission for almost 2 weeks I'm way behind on my artwork. I'm working on something a little bit more simple this… Read More
2019-02-25 19:35
Unfortunately I could not work on my Kidlit Collage post this week. I wish it was laziness or that I was just too busy. The problem is that my computer is having issues. I'm hoping these iss… Read More
2019-02-18 08:00
I changed almost everything in this image. I see a few more things that I need to adjust, but I think I got a lot of good changes made. I wouldn't have done so well if it wasn't for my criti… Read More
2019-02-11 08:00
Got quite a bit of flat coloring done on this image today. I still have quite a bit to do. I started to see some things that need to be changed after I got the color on, but I think overall… Read More
2019-02-04 08:00
Here is my my image for Kidlit Collage. This month's theme is Passion! My image itself may not portray passion as much as I'd like (though it could be said that cat is passionately trying to… Read More
2019-02-01 08:00
I'm doing #kidlitart28 Which means that every day this month I will be posting an image every day for the whole month on social media. I don't know if it will be pretty every day, but it wil… Read More
2019-01-28 05:59
I was not able to finish my illustration for this week. I had a lot of big things happen this week that made it impossible to finish. I don't know if I have more than a few hours of work lef… Read More
2019-01-25 08:04
I'm talking again about Mark Mitchell's wonderful illustration course. This course will give you the ins and outs of the picture book field. Mark strives to help people get a soli… Read More
2019-01-21 08:00
I wasn't able to get all of the coloring done on this image yet, but it's getting close. I've noticed a few things on the inks that I need to edit, but overall I'm liking where this is going… Read More
2019-01-14 08:00
Here is my Kidlit Collage update! This image is taking me a bit longer than I expected. Part of the reason is that it will end up being three images and not just one. This is my inks f… Read More
2019-01-12 04:07
Sorry the font has been so messy on my blog lately. I had a problem a few months back with my whole computer and I just didn't have time to fix things. Somehow all my internet fonts we… Read More
2019-01-07 19:11
Sorry guys, Monday Montage wasn't a name that stuck. Had a conversation with Christy and a few other friends and Kidlit Collage is what we came up with. In fact it was Christy's idea. It's f… Read More
2018-12-31 08:00
My friend Christy (@chrstyilstrates on Twitter and https://www.instagram.com/christyillustrates/ on Instagram) and I are doing a new series! The series is called Monday Monta… Read More
2018-12-30 08:00
The holidays had me really busy! How about you? I got really sick just before Christmas, yay? I've got tissues, and will be typing my goals between blows.I make goals every year instead of a… Read More
2018-12-14 01:32
My Christmas Wishlist #4This year my Christmas Wish List includes Rebelle 3 from Escape Motions. You may know that I already have Rebelle 3 on my computer. So why include it on my wish list?… Read More
2018-12-13 01:06
This was going to go much lower on my list, because it was something I felt like I was going to do for sure. Now I'm not sure if my finances can handle it. I believe I started in the 12x12 a… Read More
2018-12-11 18:47
MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST # 2I have known Mira Reisberg for many years now. She has a love for teaching and wants those who create children's books and illustrations to succeed! Mira often has… Read More
2018-12-10 21:58
MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST # 1Okay, I've thought about it long enough and I'm starting on my Christmas Wish List. It's a bit late, but most of the things on this list will (hopefully) be things… Read More
2018-12-10 00:20
Only 22 days until the New Year. What are you planning on working on next year? After Christmas I'm going to be posting my New Year plans. These plans are not a resolution. They are purposel… Read More
2018-12-06 01:28
26ish days left in the New Year! Here is my book haul from the Scholastic Book Fair this year. Only book not here is "I Am Not a Chair" by Ross Burach. David's teacher is the lucky one who g… Read More
2018-12-05 01:28
One of my favorite times of year for making cookies is December. What kinds of cookies do you make in December? I like making sugar cookies, but honestly they are so much work that I only wa… Read More
2018-12-03 18:12
I have had the worst luck lately with being ill! I feel like doing some extra prompts and fun stuff to end off this year. You can use these for either pictures or stories. If you send t… Read More
2018-11-27 02:11
Sorry this is late! I was not feeling well all last week which has thrown everything off. Including this week!Writers: Describe color to someone who can't see colors.Artists: Create the feel… Read More
2018-11-19 08:05
I'm starting Monday Prompts today! These prompts are for artists and illustrators.Draw or write about:1. A child's mishap while getting dressed for school.2. Your favorite holiday outfit/cos… Read More
2018-11-14 08:30
I was pretty sad when I realized that I can't participate in #folktaleweek2018. I've had major burn out this week and I have some family issues come up. I could have participated, but I woul… Read More
2018-11-02 07:05
Margo Sorenson talks about Color and Light today and everything else that Alessandra finds in Italy in her new book Secrets in Translation. This is not Margo's first rodeo on my blog. I inte… Read More
2018-10-30 20:50
I know a lot of people are asking me where to send their work, but I can't give a generalized answer to a very broad audience. Even if everyone who read my blog was submitting picture books… Read More
2018-10-19 07:05
Starting With the "Who"There is so much to talk about. Today I want to write about the general people who should receive your dummy. Much of this is my opinion and in many cases doing someth… Read More
2018-10-12 07:05
It should be noted before I start that the poster from Vivianne is not 8x10 it's 12x18'. I changed it in the post but forgot to change it in the rafflecopter! I'm going to quickly talk abou… Read More
2018-10-09 18:18
Here are the first prize winners for the Smart Dummies! I will be emailing the winners soon, and then sending their details to the prize givers. Congratulations to all the winners! a Raf… Read More
2018-10-05 07:05
Laura Renauld's first picture book Porcupine pie comes out on October 9th. Laura told me about her book and showed me the cover. I just had to know more. What's in the pie? Who is this wonde… Read More
2018-09-28 11:30
It's Share Day. Week 4! Thank you all for sharing your wonderful work with me and everyone who reads this blog. While share day is over, I will still be sharing art over on Instagram! I… Read More
2018-09-27 17:01
Viviane is one of the members of my fantastic critique group I found thanks to Julie Hedlund's 12x12! I'm very lucky to find two group (writing and illustration) that give me invaluable feed… Read More
2018-09-25 07:05
Smart Note: Both: Final Illustrations -- Page 19Reg: Substrate - Page 18I have wanted to trap Ksenia's words on my blog forever. Now I have that chance! Ksenia is a genius at writing and mar… Read More
2018-09-24 07:05
Smart Note: Both Groups Stepping Back/Take Photos -- Pages 5-6I owe so much to Traci for all the work she puts into Smart Dummies every year. Her support has help make Smart Dummies a wonder… Read More
2018-09-23 18:41
Sorry I didn't post this sooner! I went in to edit it the other day and somehow kicked it off the schedule!This is your last Look at the Week post!Other than Substrates both groups should do… Read More
2018-09-22 06:59
Share Day is a day late this week. I was so tired yesterday that I couldn't post anything! Here is some great work by the people participating in Smart Dummies this year!Diane Gronas -- &hell…Read More
2018-09-20 07:05
I saw Angie's work on Instagram after a long time of not seeing her art. Angie has so much beautiful work on her Instagram page that's portfolio worthy, and going on her website I was blown… Read More
2018-09-18 07:05
Rob Peters has wonderfully expressive characters in his drawings. I've been following Rob for a while now on Instagram. I love his dedication to drawing every day. He creates such wonderful… Read More
2018-09-17 07:05
Sarah Luann Perkins is one of the wonderful people who have devoted their time to help with Smart Dummies. She has given lots of great ideas, so some of the changes I've made over the past f… Read More
2018-09-16 04:38
If you started working on September 1st today you start working on your dummy drawings!If you started on August 1st continue working on your dummy drawings this week!Today it's time to start… Read More
2018-09-13 07:05
Smart Note: Start Loose Drawings - Page 19I'm so happy that Anita Miettunen can be on my blog today! It's always exciting when I get to interview a friend that's also in my SCBWI chapter. I… Read More
2018-09-12 07:05
Smart Note: Adj: Finish Dummy Drawings -- Page 19Emily Wane is simply amazing. I'm not sure if it's the hedgehogs or her artwork that makes her so amazing (the hedgehogs give her the edge ei… Read More
2018-09-11 07:05
Mark Michell has been posting for the Smart Dummies challenge for several years now. Mark always creates such wonderful posts for Smart Dummies. Not only that, but his newsletter is has been… Read More
2018-09-10 07:05
Smart Note: Adj. Stepping Back -- Page 5 Tomorrow: Reg. Emotions and Poses -- Pages 12-13I love that I've been friends with Mira for a few years now. She has helped out with… Read More
2018-09-09 04:04
Note: The Smart Dummies booklet should read for Reg. September 12: Thumbnails and September 13th: Loose Drawings.Regular Schedule (For those who started September 1st)September 8: &nbs&hell…Read More
2018-09-07 07:05
Today I'm sharing art from Smart Dummies participants! I'm trying to post at least one image from everyone who sent me something. If at least one of your art pieces isn't here please let me… Read More
2018-09-06 07:05
Blythe Russo is one of the wonderful Moderators for the #kidlitart chat on Twitter. She creates absolutely adorable characters. I mean, I want her horses in real life because they look… Read More
2018-09-03 07:05
Smart Note: Reg. Start Your Characters - Pages 8-9I think that Kristin is one of my biggest helpers on Instagram because she often uses the #smartdummieschallenge tag on her images. This tag… Read More
2018-09-02 07:05
Smart Note: Work on research today! Page 6----If you've seen Mishka Jaeger's profile picture on Twitter you'll see her in what feels like a very Zen like position. I feel like this picture s… Read More
2018-09-01 07:05
Today is the first day of Smart Dummies! Did you sign up yet? Sign up here: https://daniduckart.blogspot.com/p/registration-for-smart-dummies-is.html Facebook group is here: h… Read More
2018-08-31 22:31
Don't forget to sign up for Smart Dummies challenge: https://daniduckart.blogspot.com/p/registration-for-smart-dummies-is.htmlPRIZEViviane Elbee will be giving away an 8x10" poster with… Read More
2018-08-30 21:11
A few things before we start Smart Dummies in a couple days:PRIZESTwo new prizes have been added to Smart Dummies!Marla Lesage: A Portfolio Critique OR Dummy Critique!Sarah LuAnn P… Read More
2018-08-26 07:05
So the thumbnails that I'm showing you are kind of from a failed attempt. It wasn't a complete fail, but I found that another story I hadn't finished had a very similar story line. While I m… Read More
2018-08-23 07:05
Smart Dummies Critique group time!If you are looking for a critique group for Smart Dummies please go to the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MV88RH2 Please only s… Read More
2018-08-19 07:05
Emotions and PosesAugust 19-25thBy now I hope you have created reasonable turnarounds for your characters. I talked about them here: https://daniduckart.blogspot.com/2018/08/full-charac… Read More
2018-08-15 07:05
I've officially opened the Smart Dummies registration! You have until September 7th to sign up here: https://daniduckart.blogspot.com/p/registration-for-smart-dummies-is.htmlDownload fo… Read More
2018-08-12 07:05
*Sometimes the left and right sides of a character are different and you may want to draw both the left and right sides of a character.This whole week is devoted to character designs. This i… Read More
2018-08-09 07:05
Smart Dummies is a free event and I want to keep it as such. I still need help to keep this project going! I have yet to figure how much profit was made from the Smart Dummies booklets, but… Read More
2018-08-07 07:05
Start Your Characters! Pages 8-9Now we get into the real meat and potatoes of drawing. I forgot to grab my booklet when I went to do some sketching so now I have a reason to do extra wo… Read More
2018-08-05 07:05
Doodling Page 7 This week is Doodling and Start Your Characters! Here is a link to the workbook if you don't have it yet: http://daniduck.com/my-blogDoodling is pretty self ex… Read More
2018-08-02 07:05
Planning: Page 5So a couple people on Facebook mentioned working visually. So I want to address that part of planning before we move on to research. First, though, here is a corrected v… Read More
2018-08-01 07:10
Before you plan your pages you should make sure your story is edited. I know I wrote this in the planner but it's especially difficult to work on changing story while creating images. Unless… Read More
2018-08-01 07:05
Welcome to Pre-Smart Dummies! There is info on sign up and the Smart Dummies Workbook/Planner at the end of this post.I want to thank you all for being here a month early. This event is… Read More
2018-07-30 07:05
Yesterday was pretty awful. By yesterday I mean today, because I'm writing this Sunday evening. I won't go into the stinky details, but know there were a lot of them. Also know that I didn't… Read More
2018-07-27 07:05
Smart Dummies planner/workbook, and a sign up for the Smart Dummies pre-event below!The Smart Dummies planner is ready! Just download your .PDF copy below. http://daniduck.com/my-blog&n&hell…Read More
2018-07-18 22:27
I have been shoulder deep in edit for the What I'm Creating:Working on the Smart Dummies planner! Also sending out some emails.Schedule:I've got a lot of edits to get through on the Sma… Read More
2018-07-16 07:13
I was just about to fall asleep and I realized that I hadn't made a post for tomorrow! This is important because the Smart Dummies planners are up for Pre-Sale now on ETSY!https://www.etsy.c… Read More
2018-07-13 07:05
You have all been waiting for it. The winner of the logo contest. Who won?I won the logo contest!That's right.I won.And so did all of you!Because the new logo is awesome!The winner of the lo… Read More
2018-07-11 07:05
Had a bad day today. Sinuses aren't being nice to me and that's causing panic attacks! What I'm Creating:I've been focusing on Smart Dummies a lot right now. I have 4 confirmed guests s… Read More
2018-07-09 07:05
Well are you? Personally, every year takes me by surprise! So it's been decided to do things differently this year.What's new?Well since the event takes everyone by surprise I've decided to… Read More
2018-07-06 18:57
Announcing the winner of the Portfolio Website Critique Giveaway!a Rafflecopter giveaway Teresa, I will be contacting you soon! You can always contact me first if you want through my contact… Read More
2018-07-02 07:05
Logo Contest Prize bumped to $50 thanks to Heidi Yates!I'm still accepting Logo Contest entries through Friday. Unfortunately I can't extend this any longer because I need to get going with… Read More
2018-06-27 07:05
There is a Logo Design Contest going on until July 6th! Also you have 5 days left to enter my Portfolio Webpage Critique giveaway. The details for the giveaway are here: https://daniduc… Read More
2018-06-22 07:05
Wendy Martin's art is absolutely enchanting. I adore her Art Nouveau style and her bright, beautiful colors. She does everything that I want to see in an illustration. I hope that I can one… Read More
2018-06-18 22:28
I completely forgot about Monday Coffee today! Nothing in particular happened last night, but there was craziness. I was on my phone looking through social media and then realize OMG I FORGO… Read More
2018-06-15 07:05
Jade Johnson is a Artist, Teacher and Cartoon lover. I love how Jade always has wonderful things to say and share on social media. Her style is very cool and I love how she's constantly work… Read More
2018-06-13 07:05
I was out all Saturday. Exhausted, in pain and just not feeling great. It's thrown my week all off so I'm trying to catch up now.What I'm Creating:I am going to be finishing up the Smart Dum… Read More
2018-06-11 07:05
Picture 1: Spinach and lettuce all jumbled together.You've probably heard it over a hundred times: Kill your darlings. It's practically beat over every new writer's head. You have to kill yo… Read More
2018-06-08 07:05
Today on my blog I have book blogger Jen Robinson on my blog. Jen's Twitter feed is interesting because you can tell Jen does her research when she talks about books. This research really sh… Read More
2018-06-06 07:05
I am so tired. Is it summer yet? Please tell me that tomorrow is June 28th and school is over for the year. It doesn't have to be true, except it does.I haven't been able to use the com… Read More
2018-06-04 17:26
I need your help! It's not just for me, but also for the winner of the logo contest. Right now I only have $35 to give to the winner of the Smart Dummies Logo Contest: https://daniducka… Read More
2018-06-01 07:05
Smart Dummies ArtworkAnnouncing the Logo Design Contest for Smart Dummies!This year I decided to have a logo design contest for Smart Dummies. Your logo will be used for the Blog Badge, Face… Read More
2018-05-30 14:27
Sorry for the late post! I accidently scheduled this for Friday!I have had a MONTH this month. What does that mean? I've had almost no time to work on any artwork. I've been in all the pain… Read More
2018-05-28 16:08
Monday Coffee was unintentionally delayed today. I have an injury that caused me a lot of pain this weekend. I was not able to get any artwork or posts scheduled this weekend. I will be doin… Read More
2018-05-25 07:05
I don't know about you but I love to listen to podcasts when I draw. It's something that's not too distracting and helps improve my mood while working. I started listening to The Picturebook… Read More
2018-05-22 04:23
Weird week this week, sorry everyone! I forgot today is Monday because it's a long weekend here. Victoria day messed me up!So I've been working on a lot of things lately and one of those is… Read More
2018-05-18 18:27
I had technical difficulties with this post today! I had it all set up and ready to go, but when I went to look at the pre-scheduled post today there was no post! 😰 I do not know wha… Read More
2018-05-14 07:05
Here is your chance to join me every Monday for Monday Coffee! Every Monday I'll be posting my regular Monday Coffee posts with one little difference: A link-up so you can share your own Mon… Read More
2018-05-11 07:05
I love Katherine's Twitter feed. Kathrine is funny, interesting and just plain fun! I love how she shares her journey with her followers. She also shares some of her favorite books on her fe… Read More
2018-05-10 04:19
I'm really exhausted right now. I've just had a busy week running around. I worked on my garden over the weekend so that alone was enough to make for an exhausting week. What I'm Creati… Read More
2018-05-04 07:05
I'm not sure where I met Benson online, but I can't resist his art! He has such a range of cute characters that he creates. My favorites include his He-Man, seahorse drawing, tiger illustrat… Read More
2018-05-02 07:05
I thought my cold was heading out, but it seems to be holding on. May be a second cold. I'm glad we are getting warmer weather now! Hoping to add some soil to my garden this weekend and get… Read More
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