This is my little project...
I was introduced to a new friend...a very sweet, very intelligent...very together 90 year young man. Don began writing Dr Suess inspired poems last year and wanted to find someone to illustrate the poem he wrote for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A gift to present to them at his 70th wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks.
I naively said...sure! I can do that. I cut new stamps, used some existing ones to create a one of a kind artbook for his poem. We will make copies for him to distribute to his prodigy.
It was something I have wanted to do...on many levels...a book, working with someone to create a work just for them. Did not think it would take this form but I am delighted with the result.
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What fun! What joy to his family and 70 year anniversary, beautiful : )
Posted by: tami | June 21, 2012 at 06:21 AM
What a beautiful collaborative work of art, Stephanie. To know you are such a big part of his stories being handed down is so precious. Brava, Beautiful !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | June 21, 2012 at 07:06 AM
What a fabulous opportunity for you, Steph. It looks great!
Posted by: Nancy | June 21, 2012 at 07:47 AM
No other word for this Stephanie. This IS pure joy to see.
Posted by: annie | June 21, 2012 at 08:36 AM
now I understand your email! I got it before I saw the complete book! its fun to do a collaborative book with someone whose work you are familiar with! I'm sure it was harder with a new friend and a poem. you did good, kid! Is your thinking pointing to illustrating a book already written? short stories might be interesting???
Posted by: lyle Baxter | June 21, 2012 at 09:10 AM
Wow what an amazing project!!! A true treasure for generations to come.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Posted by: Queenie Believe | June 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM
He found the PERFECT artist! What a fun collaboration!! Great and fun art Steph. Happy 70th anniversary to your friend and his bride!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | June 21, 2012 at 01:05 PM
what a JOY you are!
this is absolutely deLIGHTful...
xox - eb.
Posted by: elizabeth bunsen | June 21, 2012 at 02:01 PM
What a joy that you could share your enormous talent in that particular way!
Posted by: Meri @ Meri's Musings | June 21, 2012 at 03:55 PM
What a wonderful gift that will be. Great that you could help him.
QMM
Posted by: QMM | June 21, 2012 at 05:08 PM
So beautiful and what a great gift! Visiting from "Share the Joy" :-)
Posted by: Shannon Pate | June 21, 2012 at 11:54 PM
This is AMAZING to see, Stephanie! It is simply beautiful... what a wonderful job you did to create this book. And what a gift it will be! I have booking making on my someday list, so this really inspired. :o) Thank you for sharing so much JOY today! Happy Summer Days ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | June 22, 2012 at 03:05 AM
Okay, Stephanie? Did you cut that stamp? Are you kidding with that luscious color of rosy red pink? Are you trying to make me jealous?!
You do good things. I am not really jealous. It's happy-making!
Posted by: Chris | June 22, 2012 at 10:30 AM
I LOVE that idea, Stephanie. What a meaningful gift that will be for his family. What a great collaboration, too. I especially like that chicken. Look at it move! It's doing a chicken dance!
Posted by: susanna | June 22, 2012 at 08:02 PM
What a wonderful book, I just love it!!
Illustrating a childrens book has always been a dream of mine. Your an inspiration. :)
Posted by: The | June 24, 2012 at 04:55 AM