tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post7899770607303720032..comments2024-02-14T00:28:37.521-08:00Comments on Shirley's Illustrations: The 2016 New York SCBWI Conference!Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-83311184566801095202016-03-24T05:16:31.239-07:002016-03-24T05:16:31.239-07:00Awesome, awesome, awesome write up of an incredibl...Awesome, awesome, awesome write up of an incredible trip! Wowwww, so inspiring! And lucky you. William Joyce is one of my idols. Your calling cards are absolutely gorgeous! They would certainly capture my eye and imagination. Thank you so much for reporting on the event. It's the next best thing to being there. Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-79174184754957048922016-02-25T07:48:49.726-08:002016-02-25T07:48:49.726-08:00So much packed in to this, Shirley, I am inspired ...So much packed in to this, Shirley, I am inspired all over again! Good stuff.AHAviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00143467149327284907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-29058239421490043652016-02-22T21:12:15.558-08:002016-02-22T21:12:15.558-08:00Ruth! SO wonderful to meet and speak with you for ...Ruth! SO wonderful to meet and speak with you for a bit..wish there was more time! I wish you all the best this year..I love your work and I know you've got some great projects coming up! Will need to connect again at another conference..yes, it sure was fun!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-23220091014400518972016-02-22T21:11:20.319-08:002016-02-22T21:11:20.319-08:00You are SO SO very kind..thanks so much Michael! I...You are SO SO very kind..thanks so much Michael! I think people enjoyed those buttons! So glad my kiddos helped me with them. :)Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-80557978843982919112016-02-22T21:10:44.210-08:002016-02-22T21:10:44.210-08:00Michael, many thanks for your visit! I know I can ...Michael, many thanks for your visit! I know I can be so verbose sometimes..thanks for slogging it out and definitely come back here and again if you have time. I had a super time in NY! You and Alexandra should attend one of these quite soon..you'll find immediate comraderie with those in the industry and I'll know you'll make some wonderful connections with yours and Alexandra's wonderful work! Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-47961637244731139702016-02-20T23:39:01.483-08:002016-02-20T23:39:01.483-08:00This is lovely, Shirley. Thoughtful and interestin...This is lovely, Shirley. Thoughtful and interesting. I was so glad to meet you in person there! What a fun conference!Ruth McNally Barshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308176951931302853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-40359128055598075292016-02-18T19:01:43.204-08:002016-02-18T19:01:43.204-08:00BTW, I absolutely adore your illustrations you inc...BTW, I absolutely adore your illustrations you included for us to see here too. I'm sure peeps were very impressed! Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-29715665212526628922016-02-18T18:59:16.877-08:002016-02-18T18:59:16.877-08:00OK Shirley, I'm going to have to read this in ...OK Shirley, I'm going to have to read this in sections and jsut finished the first few paragraphs. I love your description of the people--self deprecating is so lovely tooo see these days too along with people being truly caring. It all soudns soo incredible as you say. Truly. I will need more time to read the rest of this so will likely be back here with more comments as able. :) So glad you had such a thrilling time though. Sounds perfect. I would love that. Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-32742480523063605962016-02-16T21:50:14.069-08:002016-02-16T21:50:14.069-08:00Awww, that is so kind, Laurie, and no problem at a...Awww, that is so kind, Laurie, and no problem at all. I often reflect after this kind of event and need to write and document..it definitely helps to reinforce some of the information I was soaking in and I'm glad you found it useful to bookmark! It was super fun sharing and I hope you get to make it to one of the conferences in the future!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-80072292807001758292016-02-16T21:48:54.208-08:002016-02-16T21:48:54.208-08:00Eileen! You are so welcome and I do hope you get t...Eileen! You are so welcome and I do hope you get to the conference next year, you're in for such a giant treat!!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-21594961231855774132016-02-16T21:48:23.354-08:002016-02-16T21:48:23.354-08:00Roxie, do you know that you put the cherry on top ...Roxie, do you know that you put the cherry on top of a wonderful long weekend? I thank you and Bo so very much for your gracious and warm hospitality..I couldn't have been more happy to meet and speak with you both in person. It was awesome! And great!! I'm glad you enjoyed some of these inspiring tidbits from such talents in the field. I should have quoted you, as well!! Take good care!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-38052573038141797622016-02-16T21:46:57.684-08:002016-02-16T21:46:57.684-08:00OH Emma, thank you SO much..it was such a pleasure...OH Emma, thank you SO much..it was such a pleasure to relive the conference by posting this...and such a wonderful event to finally get to speak with you in person, I've been such a fan for years!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-67486961918891763472016-02-16T21:45:53.340-08:002016-02-16T21:45:53.340-08:00OH mygosh, Jane! Bethanie is a gem! I'm so gla...OH mygosh, Jane! Bethanie is a gem! I'm so glad that you know her online..someday I hope you get to meet her as she's as lovely as she is online, if not moreso, and so funny too! Thank you again for all of your wonderful support through the years, though I am amiss so much of the time without visiting your blog, know that I am SO happy when you visit and am so grateful that we're connected online..love your wonderful work too! You take care and I hope you get to enjoy NY sometimes soon. That's a rare pic I'll share, but I'm glad you got to spy me! :) HA! You're so kind!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-41745060094513082612016-02-16T21:43:57.795-08:002016-02-16T21:43:57.795-08:00:) You are so cool, Melissa, thanks SO much. The q...:) You are so cool, Melissa, thanks SO much. The quotes are the inspiration aren't they? I got so much out of the Illustrator Intensive when the presentations were going and I'm glad I jotted them down. Reading them now and throughout the year will definitely keep me on track. It was AWESOME to spend time with you and meeting with you to trek in the cold was absolutely cool. It couldn't have been better..thank you so much for your generosity!! Hugs to you!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-58103081344784490732016-02-16T21:42:12.622-08:002016-02-16T21:42:12.622-08:00Sansu, it's my pleasure! I hope you've bee...Sansu, it's my pleasure! I hope you've been well!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-39677573779722684262016-02-16T21:41:55.059-08:002016-02-16T21:41:55.059-08:00Aw, Dow! It's my pleasure..I tried my best to ...Aw, Dow! It's my pleasure..I tried my best to absorb it all at the conference and it is really something I like to do when I return which is to document it and share. I'm hopeful the information is interesting and inspiring to all of you, too! I definitely am still catching up on my rest..but I'm inspired to get crackin' on writing now. Thanks again for taking the time to read the post!! Hope all is well and you're pushing along nicely on that wonderful project of yours!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-19656785256924284962016-02-16T19:40:51.623-08:002016-02-16T19:40:51.623-08:00Thank you for sharing your experience! I've b...Thank you for sharing your experience! I've bookmarked this post so I can come back again and re-read it many times. It was wonderfully generous of you to put together such a full post; I almost feel like I was there too! Laurie A. Conleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234070067031268706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-83701880810571883572016-02-16T19:21:39.487-08:002016-02-16T19:21:39.487-08:00Great post! Thank you so much for sharing. I hop...Great post! Thank you so much for sharing. I hope to get to NY next winter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794261856407523726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-47841639143157411872016-02-16T15:03:29.865-08:002016-02-16T15:03:29.865-08:00It was great hanging out a bit with you, Shirley. ...It was great hanging out a bit with you, Shirley. And what a great post - love the quotes.Roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774160724310553517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-73717133527924104952016-02-16T13:16:37.802-08:002016-02-16T13:16:37.802-08:00Fantastic post, with lots of gems throughout.Fantastic post, with lots of gems throughout.emma d drydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08742492495749128209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-31151982926977376742016-02-16T12:17:15.664-08:002016-02-16T12:17:15.664-08:00Awww Shirley what an amazing write up from your in...Awww Shirley what an amazing write up from your incredible visit. I loved that your room mate was Bethanie! I met her on line from blogging, how super you met her for real. Your little business cards are just soooo beautiful, I still adore your art work...to me it sings my childhood back to me. I loved seeing your selfie at the station...we visited New York in 2003...it is such a cool city. Great to read your post tonight. Take care xxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742664269417361941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-54337999424544595812016-02-16T12:16:31.516-08:002016-02-16T12:16:31.516-08:00Awww Shirley what an amazing write up from your in...Awww Shirley what an amazing write up from your incredible visit. I loved that your room mate was Bethanie! I met her on line from blogging, how super you met her for real. Your little business cards are just soooo beautiful, I still adore your art work...to me it sings my childhood back to me. I loved seeing your selfie at the station...we visited New York in 2003...it is such a cool city. Great to read your post tonight. Take care xxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742664269417361941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-89090339455977552492016-02-16T09:46:22.039-08:002016-02-16T09:46:22.039-08:00Hi Shirley, thank you for sharing this amazing tri...Hi Shirley, thank you for sharing this amazing trip! As others have commented, there is so much to read and learn from all that you have shared. The post is so inspiring and rich. I also love the quotes that you shared. This is an exciting and worthy entry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549169343707483985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-37358293419032325022016-02-16T08:11:52.167-08:002016-02-16T08:11:52.167-08:00I meant send people to it! I meant send people to it! Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896893332163225697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-21888774255382954132016-02-16T08:11:29.477-08:002016-02-16T08:11:29.477-08:00What an amazing post, Shirley! So much informatio...What an amazing post, Shirley! So much information and inspiration here. I love your list of quotes at the end, and loved seeing your pre-conference prep. I'm going to bookmark this page and and people to it! So great seeing you Saturday - - really fun. Thanks for meeting up even though it was so last minute!! Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896893332163225697noreply@blogger.com