Children’s Books
The Bestseller Syndrome
What Makes a Bestseller? Presumably, anyone with a laptop and spellcheck can write a bestseller and anyone with pencils and paper can illustrate one, and anyone with both can write and illustrate a bestseller. However… thousands upon thousands of books are published each year, but only a few rise to the top. Of course we…
Edit or Regret It
Many a writer of children’s literature has felt that since their story is just 800 words, self-editing is fine. However, my view is that a second set of eyes never hurts. And if just one errant comma, or apostrophe, or typo is caught before publication, well, hallelujah. Bad punctuation can break hearts…“I’m sorry I love…
Count Down
Next Saturday, February 7th, 5 to 8 p.m. 2015 is the opening reception of my show at Archway Gallery called Love You Forever and Beyond… The Children’s Book Art of Sheila McGraw. Who knew? Planning an art show is a lot like a wedding: the invitations, save the date email blasts, the pro’s and cons of “the…
The Collections
*Warning! Shameless-self-promotion alert!* The Chronicle spawned a litter of baby-papers (tabloids) and my local published this article about my paint-slinging ways and the upcoming show… Click HERE to check it out. First: There was the entire set of finished color illustrations purchased by the Buhler family of Winnipeg and the grouping of preliminary drawings sold…
Save the Date
ARCHWAY GALLERY PRESENTS: LOVE YOU FOREVER AND BEYOND… The Children’s Book Art of Sheila McGraw An exhibition of original art and prints of illustrations by Sheila McGraw. Show runs from February 7th to March 5th, 2015. To preview a selection of the art offered at the show view Upcoming Art Show blog posts Exhibition Opening Reception…
Preview
On view February 7th through March 5th, at Archway Gallery, Houston TX THE FULL COLLECTION OF ILLUSTRATIONS FROM THE BESTSELLER I PROMISE I’LL FIND YOU Twelve colorful and lush illustrations that comprise the full collection from bestseller I Promise I’ll Find You, a reassuring and loving story of a mother’s quest for a lost child….
Archway Gallery
Archway Gallery 2305 Dunlavy, in the Montrose area of Houston. Shameless self-promotion alert!… My solo show will be in February 2015 and will feature original art and giclee prints from my children’s book art past and present.
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Hi! I'm Sheila McGraw. Welcome, and thank you for visiting. I began my career toiling in the “sequin-mines” of advertising and fashion houses as an illustrator and copywriter. Then, in 1986, Firefly Books approached me to illustrate a little book titled, Love You Forever.
Welcome hyper-typers and paint-slingers to my blog about writing, illustrating, and publishing books for kids and adults; art, crafting, and whatever else tickles my fancy.
