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www.shirleyngbenitez.com

Hi everyone! I'm so happy to announce the launch of my new illustration website...I hope you all have a teeny bit o' time to view it at some point...and if you do, please let me know by sending me an email at shirley@shirleyngbenitez.com. I'm really curious to hear of your comments and constructive criticism and hope that you enjoy your visit. I realize time is precious, and so any visits to the site will just bring me such joy..thank you for your kind comments and visits in the past - this community of ours (we are all artists whether we write, sing, draw, paint, read, etc.) really means a lot to me, and it's a joy to hear from you...

thanks dear friends, and to those who have not visited before, welcome. : )

Hope you're all having a wonderful summer!! ~ Shirley

Nothin' better than 2 scoops...

...of double chocolate chip ice cream! : )

Yummm!!

Sister's Diary........(please scroll to the end)

Happy Fourth of July!

"The Magic of Sparklers"

Happy July! Let's have a picnic everyone!

Wow, July already...amazing! On July 3, my littlest turns 9 (gulp!)....it's shocking. I remember when she was born and I watched fireworks with my newest little bundle of love. Anyhoo...as the fourth of July approaches, and summer's finally here, we at We Love to Illustrate for Children, have just posted our "picnic" challenge. The ladies all did a fantastic job..it was so fun to see what everyone came up with. We'd love for you to join in on the fun...have a look here.

This is a small snippet of my picnic illustration. You know how eldest siblings can be, right? Well, I remember wanting dessert before dinner, heck even lunch for that matter, poor baby bunny - he just wants a swipe of that carrot cake!

THANK YOU all for your visits and comments..they really make my day and it is a joy to be able to see your words and visit all of you, too...thank you my friends!

Have a wonderful July ahead!