Tag Archives: illustrations

Sunny’s Bouncing Path of Destruction

Posted on January 25, 2018 by russtowne

That little rascal Sunny is at it again. The poor Grumpadinkles don’t stand a chance with the energetic puppy around. The illustrations by Jack Wiens above and the excerpts below are from my latest children’s picture book project, Sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged children's books, illustrations, Jack Wiens, picture, Sunny Saves the Day | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, illustrations, images, Uncategorized | Tagged art, illustrations, images, photography | 7 Comments

Dragon Whistles

Posted on January 28, 2017 by russtowne

This gorgeous illustration by Jack Wiens depicts a scene in my latest children’s picture book project, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. Here, Dreami is giving Flora Belle her dragon whistle that can be heard anywhere in the world but only by the dragon … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, dragons, horses, magic, Uncategorized | Tagged children's books, dragons, horses, illustrations, magic | 23 Comments

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 →

Posted in Art Exhibits, Book Events and Interviews, Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, Uncategorized | Tagged art, book, childrens', illustrations, storybook | 22 Comments

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

Posted in Art Exhibits, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, Uncategorized | Tagged art, childrens', exhibits, illustrations, storybooks | 15 Comments

Attention People Who Love to Help Create Children’s Books!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by russtowne

I’m an author of several self-published children’s books. I have far more additional stories and ideas for additional books than I have the financial resources to self-publish them in a timely fashion. Self-publishing has become quite an expensive undertaking for … Continue reading →

Posted in Beta Readers, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Cover Design, Creative Designs, Editing, Interior Layout, Opportunities, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Story Writing Adventures, Teamwork, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', cover, design, editing, illustrations | 8 Comments

A Child’s Smile and Laughter

Posted on August 23, 2013 by russtowne

I often write children’s stories and books with very silly characters and situations. That because I love to see children smile and laugh. Sadly, there are many children who don’t have much to smile or laugh about. Many are fighting … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Children, Healing | Tagged abuse, burn survivors, children's books, gifts, ill children, illustrations, notes, poems, seriously ill children, survivors | 9 Comments

More Photos & Updates

Posted on July 2, 2013 by russtowne

<img Sources: Happiness: Let's Be Positive Together Tires: Forever Awezome Two more full-color illustrations have been completed for "Clyde and I". You can see them on my other blog at http://rustybear.me Love, Russ

Posted in Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Wrote | Tagged fun, funny, illustrations, photos, quotes | 10 Comments

“Clyde and I” Children’s Song, Story, and Possibly Book Update

Posted on June 4, 2013 by russtowne

I recently posted a children’s story/poem titled “Clyde and I”. I shared it with My Beloved, some parents and grandparents of young children, and my song co-writer, and got an unexpectedly enthusiastic response from them. My song co-writer (who has … Continue reading →