Peekaboo Moon a Bedtime Story

Peekaboo Moon a Bedtime Story
Book and Illustrations by Michelle Meade

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Working on my Handmade Artist Book...

And a million other projects. Ahhh, finals week. Everything due at once. No pressure. Lots of tests.
 




 










 












 Ready for my freelance artist projects coming up in the real world! And when is Christmas coming?!!! After Finals apparently. Loved observing my way cool Art teachers at Lakewood. Very caring talented teachers who really know how to engage with their students and make positive personal relationships effective as growing  teaching strategies.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Pearls, Swine and Strange Fellows play David and Goliath to save the School Bus Kids!

 "A rose by any other name...."
 "Pearls before 'Swine'...."
David fights Goliath.
Now the tables are turned...
Look out, its Transformers vs the Pirates of the Caribbean!
Uh-Oh! Looks like all is lost for Pirate Bob!

 Luckily the school children had escaped just in time, as the School Bus took a roll!

"Thanks, Pirate Bob!" , cheered the children, who took cover in the abandon Teepee.
But wait! Who is this small square (" David") character, back to help slay the larger enemy! 

"We will join forces to combat the ultimate villain of Plastic Toy Land!", shouts rate Bob.

"Fear not children, help is on the way! First we were foes, and now, together, as comrades, we will defeat the Creature and save the school bus children!"
 " Hooray!", cheer the school bus children!

"We smaller pirate-y and meek spongy-y ones, shall overtake the Big Yellow Toy Beast! What, ho! Let's go!"
 And so they did, and the school bus children arrived safely home at last, but, not without a good school story to tell!

 All over town, parents asked,  "so what happened at school today dear?"

"Nothing" , said students, as they rushed for their thumb controlled electronic toys.

Later that night, Pirate Bob and the Square little spongy guy, shared  a melancholy evening, over some of Pirate Bob's private brew.

" I can feel this stuff going right to my spongy little head, Pirate Bob! You sure make a mean milk shake!"

 And so they went on, to be friends and partners, for as long as they both could stand it.

The end.




Flan so good it is heavenly, and a night at the opera evokes classical themes, stop motion and blur photo upgrade submissions

Monday, November 21, 2011

Horizon's Grant Awarded for Children's Parade Puppet Workshop

                                               First Annual Christmas Children's Parade
                         Puppets Say,"Thank You!",to Salina Arts and Humanities'  Horizon's Grant,
                                                   Studio B, and Salina Downtown Inc.
                                       The Children's Giant Festival Style Rod Puppets in Progress at Studio B
                                                     await the parade for Sat Nov. 19th

       Michelle' Artisan Puppets held a children's Puppetry Workshop for children to create Festival style rod Parade Puppets. The workshop took place at the wonderful Studio B, in the Historic Downtown" Lee District" Salina.
             Sponsors are the Horizon's Sudden Opportunity Grant awarded through the Salina Arts and Humanities, written by Salina Downtown Inc. Director Phyl Klima: and Parade and Event coordinator.
              Michelle first became involved with Salina Downtown Inc. researching Buddy Lee, mascot of our downtown Lee District, which resulted in the first Buddy Lee Look Alike Contest which awarded Buddy Lee Bobble heads to the top winner and special one of a kind  chocolate "Buddy Bars" and Downtown Gift Certificates from sponsoring businesses. Shop in our Historic Salina Downtown for unique, charming and distinctive gifts for your holiday list.
          Today the Shoe Box gift project is holding their drop off site at Cross Roads Church, sending shoe boxes of gifts to children in need.
           Remember  to pick up something extra for local Toys for Tots.
Check the needs list for Ashby House, and local organizations  for travel size personal items and more.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

http://www.carlemuseum.org/Home Eric Calre's Picture Book Museum and Resources


Growing Every Which Way But Up: The Children's Book Art of Jules Feiffer
October 25, 2011 - January 22, 2012
The Carle welcomes cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter, and children’s book author and illustrator Jules Feiffer.
As an artist and writer of probing wit and uncommon humanity, Jules Feiffer has made a breathtakingly varied contribution to America’s cultural life for over 50 years. From his Village Voice editorial cartoons to his plays and screenplays including Little Murders and Carnal Knowledge, Feiffer’s satirical outlook has helped define us politically, sexually, and socially. He has excelled in journalism, film, and off Broadway. This exhibition will focus on his equally prodigious talents as an author and illustrator of children’s books. For more information and related programming click here.The Art of Eric Carle: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
September 10, 2011 - March 20, 2012 Come see the original art from Eric Carle's new book: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. Executed in his signature colorfully-designed collage technique, the book encourages the young artist young imagination run wild.
Upcoming Events
In The Auditorium:Picture Book Theatre Presents Rooster’s Off To See the World and “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth by Eric Carle
Nov 19, 2011
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
More...

At The Museum:
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Phantom Tollbooth
Nov 20, 2011
More.... For more information click here.
Upcoming Events
In The Auditorium:Picture Book Theatre Presents Rooster’s Off To See the World and “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth by Eric Carle
Nov 19, 2011
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
More...

At The Museum:
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Phantom Tollbooth
Nov 20, 2011
More...

Creating a Picture Book: An Editor’s Eye View with Patricia L. Gauch

Creating a Picture Book: An Editor’s Eye View with Patricia L. Gauch: October 21, 2011
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Ages 18 and up (Class size 4-8) Gauch’s passion has always been making the most perfect children’s books. Learn from this experienced editor and writer what moves the words on a page and how to make a good story. Together with her good sense of 'the rhythm and rightness of things' and her enthusiasm and vision for making each book she works on a work of art, Gauch has been instrumental in creating many books that have touched the hearts of the children who read them. Small reception to follow.Instructor: Patricia L. Gauch (www.PatriciaLeeGauch.com)
This workshop is FULL. Please email programs@carlemuseum.org to be added to the waitlist.

Programs Events - For Professionals - The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Programs Events - For Professionals - The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: Scheduled On-Site Professional Development Workshops and ClassesDesigned for classroom teachers, librarians, art teachers, and others interested in engaging students in the visual arts and the art of the book, the Museum’s professional development programs emphasize teaching through the arts and encourage critical and creative thinking.Fees for the following workshops include Museum Admission and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop (Members 25%) on the day of the program. Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register. For more information, email programs@carlemuseum.org.For a listing of on- and off-site professional development opportunities for your group click here.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Gallery Benefit Show Features 3 of my works






Michelle's art works in Gallery Show Exhibit, "Figures of Speech"

"In Living Memory"                                                                                                                                                           3D