Following back up on my progress with the Pages for Pediatrics book (Into the Spotlight) about Bailey, a young dog learning to embrace her vitiligo (uneven pigmentation of the skin or in this case fur) and find the courage to step onto the stage to pursue her passion for singing!

Give me a chainsaw, man.

Did you know that the caterpillars of Isabella tiger moths are rumored to predict winter weather?

Would you take me seriously if I looked like this?

Ew! What’s that smell?

The concept was initially just two different people with different facial features drawn side by side but it ended up evolving into these two as I kept going.

Did you know that the brook trout is Michigan’s state fish, and is also the only native trout found in Michigan waters?

I dont even know what pirating is, honestly.

This friend is the state bird of Michigan, and signals the beggining of spring when it leaves its roosting flock to claim land and start a family!

This big bat is an extremely abundant bat across the Americas, and is also found in Michigan!

Set against the backdrop of a fictional ancient China, Turandot, an incredibly famous opera written in 1926 by renowned Italian composer, Giacomo Puccini, is widely regarded as one of the hallmarks of opera (Turandot | Metropolitan Opera, n.d.).

What a festive time to be alive!

Do you hear that “conk-la-ree!” echoing from fields of dry grass and cattails? It means the red-winged blackbirds are back in town!

What do you think of when you hear the word ballet? Pink tutus? Satin pointe shoes? Arms circled above the head? Or perhaps the flowy swan arms, white feathery skirts, and music of this wildly famous ballet, Swan Lake?

Winter really hasnt been my season this year.

Here’s the design process for crafting a picture book!

Did you know this beautiful insect can be found throughout Michigan? The rosy maple moth prefers to live in temperate deciduous forests, but will also voyage into nearby suburban and urban areas.

Again and again, every night, the same routine follows.