Please indulge me here, but I just had to write today about Monsieur Olivet.
The AMAZING and wonderful Julie Fortenberry at http://picturebookillustration.blogspot.com/
just posted about Monsieur, and I am tickled!
just posted about Monsieur, and I am tickled!
Julie's blog is a wonderful place to discover videos, links,
images of all things picture book and children's books.
images of all things picture book and children's books.
I don't know if you've ever visited his very own blog,
but he'd be happy if you did. : )
but he'd be happy if you did. : )
Please do visit Julie's wonderful blog as well as her website..her illustrations are simply top-notch. Her work is delightful AND smart. I cannot say enough about how much I love her work.
Thank you so very much, Julie! I am doing the happy dance over here!
Monsieur deserves his own blog! Yes siree! Aaaww Shirley, I want to have a plush toy Monsieur Olivet and Malorie Meadow. How are you sweetie? Are you enjoying any Spring break? Tsup!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work, as usual! And I'm not surprised Monsieur has made a cameo at the wonderful Julie Fortenberry's blog. He's precious!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Monsieur Olivet! I'm with Ces, I want a Monsieur Olivet plushy. He's so cuddly cute :)
ReplyDeleteI love it,Shirley!! Pretty soon we will see Monsieur Olivet everywhere,and adored by all of big ones and little ones. I am going to go back to my drawing table now. Again, you have inspired me to want to do more!!
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He is a real sweetie Shirley, where is he flying off to I wonder?! Sending you some of the glorious sunshine we are having in the UK at the moment.
ReplyDeleteJane x
I saw her post the other day and thought how wonderful it was for you. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteJ'adore Monsieur Olivet!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see more of him! Very cool to get the mention on Julie Fortenberry's blog. Well done!
I always enjoy Julie’s work and Now that she has included Monsieur Olivet on her blog.... well she just rose to the top of my list! :o) Monsieur is looking great these days! I hope he enjoys his trip. looks like he’ll be well packed ;o) Shirley, you are a blogging blessing! Thanks for the pick-me-up :o)
ReplyDeleteHurray! A blog just for Monsieur Olivet. :) Very nice. And congrats on the feature! It is truly well deserved. Theresa
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful things to celebrate here! Congrats on your feature and little Monsieur Olivet's blog! I know he's set to embark on a big adventure! :o)
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD! I woke up from a nap and I read your email. OMG! OMG! Thank you! Thank you! Your generosity is boundless. I already loved you before this and now I am just...I am at a loss for words. Oh Shirley! Thank you very much. I need to find that original drawing of my homage to Hokusai. It will be my pleasure if you will accept it or tell me if there is anything special you want me to draw for you. Please. I cannot thank you enough. Tsup!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure!
ReplyDeletePLUH-SHEE! PLUH-SHEE! PLUH-SHEE! Where's the line to wait for a Monsieur Olivet plushy???
ReplyDeleteYay, congratulations! I'm joining you in a Happy Dance. And oooh, Julie's artwork is fantastic, too!
Monsieur Olivet is sure making the rounds. As he should! Must I keep saying how incredible awesome you are. No, I don't, but I will. Because you're one of my blog buddies that keeps me constantly inspired. :) Have an awesome weekend.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I also wanted to say thank you for the wonderful comment you left. I'm having trouble getting around lately, hence the tardiness in replying, but it meant a lot. - Donny
Yay!! Congratulations, Shirley!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I visited, lots to see! And I love your new banner (I love pencil sketches!)
That is so awesome Shirley and what a compliment. Big Congrats! xo :)
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