Beloved Beasts

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May the spirit of the season fill your hearts with joy.  And may your beloved beasts always bless your life.  They are our constant companions.  And most faithful friends.  Their gift to us is  unconditional love.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Double Giveaway!

I'm giving away two signed copies of my first illustrated book, "Mary Rode To Bethlehem on Me"  And If you are the winners I'm throwing in two CD's of music that accompany the book.  The poem like Christmas story written by Ivan Jensen is very sweet.  The donkey has lots to Hee Haw about.  And so do I.  I'm so excited to have copies of my first book out in the world.

All you have to do to be eligible is start following my blog (in the side bar) if you haven't already.  And leave a comment that you are interested in the book and CD.  I'll collect names through the month of November.  And give shout outs to remind people about the giveaway.  Then in December I'll draw two winners and send them an early Christmas present.  In fact, you can let me know who you would like the book signed to. The book would make a great gift.  

Baaa, Hee Haw and Good Luck!

P.S.  Small business Saturday is November 24th!

Something to cluck about...

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I just found out yesterday that the book I illustrated for author Ivan Jensen can now be found on the Barnes and Noble website.  Click here for a direct link.  That is pretty exciting news for us both. And www.illustrationfriday.com has the perfect theme today for my shout out.  Book!  So I'm posting one of my favorite illustration spreads to celebrate.  

Mary Rode to Bethlehem on Me was so much fun to illustrate because the story is bursting with animal characters.  And a very famous family.  On the flip side it was also a very difficult book to illustrate.  See all that hay?  Well, it was on almost every page.  But a manger without hay.  No way!

The book includes a musical score of the poem like story.  And an accompanying CD of music can be purchased. Perfect for Christmas! 

P.S.  I have a new illustrated recipe over at TDAC.  It is for a special Summer breakfast.  And is chipmunk approved.  Here's the link Summer Breakfast

My new website!

I would normally tell you to click to enlarge.  But today is a very exciting day!  Today I'm unveiling the new blog website I designed.  And some of my favorite illustrations from my first book with Author Ivan Jensen.  Mary Rode To Bethlehem On Me.  I've put a link on both blogs for purchasing the book online. The sweet poem like Christmas story is told through the animal's perspective.  Especially the famous donkey that Mary rode on.  EeeAww!  

I had a lot of fun designing this new site. I added some new art in the sidebar .  And I have some fun news under things of note.  An area I've set aside for current events.  So without further ado.  Here's the link!

www.sharonwagnerillustration.blogspot.com