Category Archives: Children’s Storybook Art Exhibits

Wilbur Made Me a Best Selling Author

Posted on March 29, 2018 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that The Duck Who Flew Upside Down became an Amazon Best Seller. I’m still taking it in, but I have to admit it feels mighty good to achieve the milestone of being a Best Selling author. Thank you … Continue reading →

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A Jarring Contradiction

Posted on April 14, 2017 by russtowne

I just looked at one of the walls in my office and this is what I saw. I had to laugh at the jarring contradiction that is my life. It’s easy to see why I’d never make it as an interior decorator. … Continue reading →

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Storybooks by the Bay

Posted on October 30, 2016 by russtowne

Today was the Author Book Signing portion of Danville’s Storybooks by the Bay exhibit that began today and goes through December 17. The curator asked if she could include four of my books and four illustrations from them are among those to be … Continue reading →

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The Illustrations Selected by the Curator

Posted on September 8, 2016 by russtowne

These are the four illustrations from my children’s books the Danville Art Gallery’s curator selected for its upcoming exhibit October 28, 2016 through December 17, 2016. I conceived the characters and Josh McGill illustrated them. Wish love, Russ

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Artwork from 3 of My Books to Be Exhibited

Posted on August 31, 2016 by russtowne

Characters from three of my children’s books have been invited to be part of an art exhibit titled Storybooks by the Bay. The characters scheduled to make their first appearance in an art exhibit include Clyde the Green Giraffe, Hoozy Whatzadingle, … Continue reading →