tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990306379106193137.post8187860847145681473..comments2016-11-14T07:13:27.374-08:00Comments on Writing & Illustrating Books for Children by James Rumford: It's the JourneyJames Rumfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15491384889423732489noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990306379106193137.post-58142542843246317662011-06-17T17:52:00.686-07:002011-06-17T17:52:00.686-07:00Hello Jim, this is Michelle again...as promised I ...Hello Jim, this is Michelle again...as promised I wanted to share with you a calabash-inspired octopus doodle. Believe it or not, I came across a paint chip color named "calabash" days after reading your blog, so how could I resist? Hope you enjoy:<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/34241256@N07/5843661590/in/photostream<br />I have a couple more in the works, so much fun to create, perfect for doodling/illustrations.FunkyArtGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724269528557314552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990306379106193137.post-19374291394330460652011-05-29T21:32:18.967-07:002011-05-29T21:32:18.967-07:00Hello Jim, my name is Michelle, Harriett is my Gra...Hello Jim, my name is Michelle, Harriett is my Grandma Obies (as my son always called her). I just discovered your blog from the links forwarded to me by my aunt Nancy. It is wonderful, just as your books! I enjoyed and appreciated your Harriett story on your site too, so neat to read. I love how your books seem to inspire students and fans of all ages to engage on a journey of discovery, learning, imagination, writing, illustrating and other creative expressions. This post has inspired the artist in me to create a series of "Calabash Cat" style illustrations for an upcoming artist card trade and more :) Keep up your beautiful work, knowledge, and enthusiasm my grandma always admired and shared about you among so many other wonderful qualities. I look forward to your future blog posts too!The Nature Coachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121738196881825730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990306379106193137.post-83804152823999429202011-05-25T09:14:17.464-07:002011-05-25T09:14:17.464-07:00Great post, James. I look forward to seeing what y...Great post, James. I look forward to seeing what you do next.I love your line "books are not a destination;they are a journey." So true.Rachna Gilmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162422330036730471noreply@blogger.com