Another Summer project. This one will take all Summer because I need to take a lot of back breaks. But so much fun!
Patricia Storms
@stormsy.bsky.social
Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal • Newest book: If I Could Draw... by DC Canada Educational Publishing Seeking commissions https://patriciastorms.com
Everybody should have a Whatchamacallit for their back deck.
Getting ready to do a writing workshop for a group of 9-12 yr olds this morning. Excited, but as per usual, also nervous. Presentations & workshops are few & far between these days, so I'm a bit out of practice. Hope it all comes back!
I've been busy... hoo boy I'm tired. This was our old boring bench that I have transformed into a colourful sitting experience! I do plan on painting flowers, but I need to take a break from detailed flower work for a bit, to give my eyes a rest. Stay tuned for more summer projects!
Character sketch for a story. The texture is odd b/c I was working on bond paper before moving to watercolour paper. I'm also finishing up another story which involves working digitally in Photoshop. Do other artists do this? Toggle between trad illustration & digital work? #kidlit #kidlitart #gnome
A happy little corner. You can buy metal art with cute words at a variety of online garden shops, but it's more fun to make it yourself. 🙂 #OutdoorArt #FolkArt #Art #GardenArt
Some less detail-oriented chair work for fun. I've had this chair for many years (another freebie!) & I decided it needed a lift. I love daisies. In the words of Kathleen Kennedy from You've Got Mail: "I love daisies. They're so friendly. Don't you think daisies are the friendliest flower?"
Thank you, Helen, for the lovely review! We hope everyone loves this book by @stormsy.bsky.social as much as you did :) Full review: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/if-i... Shop the book: dc-canada.ca/products/if-...
Such a thoughtful, insightful review of my newest book, IF I COULD DRAW... I'm overwhelmed! :)
Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚@hkubiw.bsky.social · last mo.Teachers and parents: encourage your kids to focus on their creative strengths, not what they can't do with @stormsy.bsky.social's new #picturebook IF I COULD DRAW... It also shows collaboration between sibs can be just the thing that works. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/if-i... 👍🇨🇦📚
First chair done! The details take longer than I had expected, plus it sure does a number on my back. And I decided to repaint another small outdoor chair. Stay tuned.... #FolkArt #TolePainting #Chair #Colour #Crafts
The first painting session finished! Next comes the flowers! Woot!
On my walk with Guy today, I saw these beauties and could not resist! My plan is to do more fun outdoor painting this summer, which will include painting these guys! Can't wait! Watch this space... #FreeChairs #FolkArt #FolkArtChairs
I really need to draw more giraffes. #Giraffe #Giraffes #FashionableGiraffe #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustration
Just a reminder that you can easily purchase my new picture book, IF I COULD DRAW... on the DC Canada Education web site! They've got a new web site & it looks fab! #kidlit #kidlitart #drawing #Art #Creativity #Friendship #Collaboration #Brothers dc-canada.ca/products/if-...
If I Could Draw...
Author: Patricia StormsIllustrator: Patricia StormsAges: 4-8Pages: 34Dimensions: 8.5" x 8.5"Language: English (also available in French)ISBN: 978-1-83414-065-0 If I Could Draw... is a colourful, imag...
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Very charming picture book about a child's love of sticks, but so much more. The love between a mother & child, & how a child grows over time. Sweet, clever, funny. I love the limited palette & the delicious textures in the art. Written & illustrated by E.B. Goodale. #kidlit #kidlitart
The cover for the Indonesian-language ebook edition of Never Let You Go! The ebook is part of a collection on the Indonesian Ministry of Education’s website for educators: Penjaring - Penerjemahan Daring. Never Let You Go was published in 2013. Thank goodness for foreign sales! #kidlit #kidlitart
A wonderful picture book. Charming, sweet & funny. Great word play & pacing & delightful illustrations. Love the different perspectives & storyboarding. Congratulations, Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social & Mike Deas! Published by Orca Books. @orcabook.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #Friendship
I wonder how King Charles feels about gnomes in his gardens? #KingCharles #Gnomes #Garden #Gardens #Flowers
"Determine what scares your character more than anything in the world. Then, give them something worse to fear. That’s your story." -- Aubrey Hartman (author of The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest)