The first time I met my daughter, I was crushed by fear and love. As she squealed and wailed in my arms, I had no idea how the desire to raise her as a loving and compassionate adult would influence my creative practice.
Continue reading “My Journey to Writing Children’s Books: From Nerve-Wrecking Fear to Overwhelming Love”Valuable Resources for Aspiring Authors and Illustrators
In this blog post, I’m going to share a list of the most valuable resources I have come across in my publishing journey. I’m dividing this list into 3 sections: Writing and Illustration, Publishing, and Marketing and Promotion to make it easy for you to find the information you need.
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I have been reading to my daughter since the day she was born. Or maybe the day after that. I think I was a bit out of it on the first day. So, we have gone through quite a lot of books together.
Continue reading “Children’s Books Review: My Top 10 Picks for Young Readers and Their Parents”Unlock Your Creativity: A Simple 3-Step Guide to Writing Children’s Books
Every time I conduct a writing workshop, I have participants who do not believe they can write stories anyone will want to read. This is not because of any language barriers. It’s because they don’t believe they have anything interesting to say. I’m not trying to show off (maybe a little) but I always prove them wrong.
Continue reading “Unlock Your Creativity: A Simple 3-Step Guide to Writing Children’s Books”Tap Into Your Creative Potential: What Chat GPT and Dall-E Mean for Writers and Artists
I had spent a whole day drawing, writing, marketing, and all the other fun stuff artists do. I was feeling fulfilled but also exhausted. All of my creative energy was fully drained by the end of the day. On our way home, my husband, who is a computer engineer, very excitedly told me about ChatGPT and Dall-E, tools that can create stories and illustrations at the click of a button.
Continue reading “Tap Into Your Creative Potential: What Chat GPT and Dall-E Mean for Writers and Artists”First-Time Book Illustrators: Top Mistakes to Avoid and Essential Tips for Success
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A few illustrators recently reached out to me asking questions about self-publishing. I’m no expert here, but I have learned so much from the million mistakes I made. In this post, I’ll share some tips for illustrators who are new to self-publishing and digital illustrations. Read on for some key insights and advice.
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Every time I lead a workshop, I get the “but I’m not an artist” comment from at least one student. My response is always the same: we’re all born artists.
Continue reading “6 Do’s and Dont’s of Being a Successful Artist”Tinker
This little illustration is inspired by a poem a wrote. The poem turned out really dark. I was in a weird space at the time. But the illustration does not match the mood of the poem at all. Not sure what to think of it.
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When you’re just starting out as an artist, it can be difficult to know which step to take first when it comes to building a creative career. Based on my 7 years of experience as a practicing artist and educator, there are three main things you can do to propel your career.
Continue reading “3 Tips for Building a Successful Creative Career”The Sweetest Bond
A little painting I created after feeding giraffes with my daughter at the Denver zoo. They are such beautiful animals. Being near them was such a special experience!
Tasneem Dairywala 