Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - Grab a quilt and some kiddos and get wrapped up in a new book by Dalen Keys!
Coming Winter 2009 from Fruitbearer Publishing
Chase is getting ready to sleep over at Grandma's house. Has he packed everything his imagination needs? Mommy and Chase find out that Chase has more than "Just A Quilt?" A delightful book by Dalen Keys that kids will want to read again and again.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - New book for kids getting their first pair of glasses!
About Randy...
Randy Kazandy is an adorable little guy. Randy is funny, sometimes a clown, but a boy who needs to wear glasses. On Randy’s face they feel odd, unnatural, yes, a bit odd for this little fellow. He tries to ditch the glasses at ever turn, every idea that comes into his head.
Will Randy love or hate his glasses in the end?
This hilariously funny book written by Rhonda Fischer is a must buy for any child who needs or wears glasses! More information and reviews about Randy Kazandy please visit http://www.whimpublishing/
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Friday, May 9, 2008 - What's Cooking in Picture Kitchen Studio
New book coming October 2008 from Dragonfly Publishing
A Very Dragon
Christmas
written by Terri Branson
illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
To get their stockings filled for Christmas,
three young dragons devise a way to lure Santa Claus into their cave.
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Just Released!
Benny & Marshmallow
A Day of Mischief
written by Elisabeth Matulewicz
illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Two mischievious pet rats leave the safety of their cage to have a daytime adventure after their owner, Sean, has mistakenly left their cage unlocked!
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Monday, January 7, 2008 - Illustrator Kim Sponaugle's Picture Kitchen Studio
Friday, January 4, 2008 - Kim Sponaugle's Picture Kitchen Studio
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Fresh Baked Imagination
with every delightful illustration!
When Kim was 8 years old her grandmom entered her picture in a "color the bunny" contest. She won, and the prize? A paint-by-numbers set - it must have been Providence! Soon bored with the numbers, she began to paint and scribble on any available surface she could find!
That was quite a while back, but her love of drawing and painting has only grown stronger. Kim graduated from the Art Institute of Philadelphia and was hired by D.C. Cook Publishing as an associate designer BIL children's curriculum. She has sketched hundreds of children as a cartoon pastel artist, mural artist and has illustrated 16 children's books with new titles to be released in 2008.
When she is not working at the Picture Kitchen Studio drawing board,she enjoys spending time with her husband Jerry and son Josh. She also has to keep an eye on their squirrel-crazed westie Casey!
Welcome to
Picture Kitchen Studio!
Just Released from Dragonfly Publishing
Autumn Joy's first assignment as an angel is to guard Forrest,
a rambunctious and disobedient ten-year-old boy!
"Angel's First Job is the story of Autumn Joy, a recent graduate of Angel School, and her mischievous human, Forrest. The story takes you through various close calls in Forrest's life as he does all of the dangerous things that little boys do. The watercolors by Kim Sponaugle are outstanding and give warmth to this sweet story of God's care. Flying through this picture book with little angel Autumn Joy is, well, pure joy!" ~ Robin Khoury, Children's Bible Teacher and author of "Answers for New Christians" (03/2008)
Purchase Now
STUBBY'S DESTINY - Latest book
I have just completed the artwork for Stubby's Destiny written by Dixie Phillips
Take a peek at a few illustrations.
 
Stubby's Destiny is coming this month!
Whether it's pastel illustrations........
Or Watercolor illustrations........
Picture Kitchen Studio
is always whipping up something special!
email Kim at Picture Kitchen Studio
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Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Tips to help you find the right illustrator for your book.
Tips to help you
find the right illustrator
So let's say that you really don't know where to begin to find an artist to illustrate your childen's book. You have already decided that you are going to self publish, so you now need to have an idea of the style that would suit your book. Whether you hire an artist directly or the publisher provides one for you, it's good to have a solid idea of the "feel" you are looking for. You can find several websites such as www.Picturebook.com or www.Childrensillustrator.com that can be very helpful. You can brouse through pages of artists, viewing their illustrations and build a file of what you like. This file can give the artist a good idea of the style and feel you are looking for. You can email some artists directly for information regarding a quote. Here is a list of things to remember:
1. Have a budget idea for your project even while you are asking for a quote.
2. Hire a professional or someone who has some experience in book illustration. - If you are new to book publishing, it's best to work with an experienced illustrator- ultimately, it can be less stressful and with the right match you will find it is worth every penny!
3. Contact authors the artist has worked with, if you can - this is a great way to see if it has been a good experience for them and will be for you.
4. A contract is important. Always request a contract, it protects and clarifies both the author and artists obligations to the project.
5. Be flexible, willing to negotiate. Most artists are fair folks and are willing to work with you if the price is reasonable if not there are many other fish in the sea!
6. Ask if the artist would be willing to sketch a main character. See if they are a match - many artists that are interested in your project will be willing to do this for you - for free.
7. Keep an open mind regarding creativity. The artist needs some "artistic" room to illuminate your words, be patient, wonderful things can happen!
8. Share your ideas, but leave room for artistic license. There is a balance between the word and image and it's up to the artist to work with you to find it.
9. Avoid calling the artist "my illustrator." Remember the book's completion is a team effort and to make your book the best it can be - there needs to be mutal respect.:)
10. Take your time when searching. Do not let passion for your book project to cause you to make hasty and "costly" decisions.
Enjoy watching it all come together!
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Thursday, January 11, 2007 - Kim Sponaugle's Art Blog
A n I l l u s t r a t o r ' s I n s i g h t
We don't make It more beautiful,
we make it clearer
By Kim Sponaugle
In John Piper's book "Life as a Vapor" he has a wonderful meditation on imagination. This would stir some interest in most creative people as it did mine. I think artistics may suppose that imagination and creativities ultimate goal is beauty itself. That what we make or create is the end all. This devotion challenged me to think beyond that idea. God's world shouts his creativity and beauty. Our imaginations take what we see and experience and communicate it to others through the written page, the swish of a paint brush, the gracious movement of the dancer or lovely tones of a gifted singer.
We don't make God's world more beautiful, we make it clearer. God has given us imagination, and that is the tool used to magnify what is already there. In art, we take design concepts such as pattern, unity, contrast, etc, that are seen in nature and express creatively to others our impressions of it. It's already beautiful, already lovely.
I believe as an artist, that I have a responsibility to truthfully use my imagination to communicate in a way that is not boring and common. I guess the challenge is "Will I pursue imaginative ideas?" (things that say what no one has ever said before) or will I go for the easier expression. I think the hard work and struggle in writing, art or music is to clarify the truth of the natural world and the spiritual, clearly, to God's glory. This pursuit pleases Him. He has designed his people to do just that. May he make the desire for beauty and his glory clearer to my heart and yours.
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Illustrations by Kim Sponaugle
Poster Illustration "Kisses for Kai" a fundraiser to help baby Kai
From "Angel Eyes" by Dixie Phillips, Guardian Angel Publishing 2008
Illustration from "Curley and Q and Me, Too!"
From the Book "Benny & Marshmellow-A Day of Mischief" Ithaca Press 07'
Illustration from "Grandma Kathy Has Cancer" - 2007
Illustration spread from the book entitled "New Clothes" Concordia Publishing, 2001.
Looking for Dolly! from " Beatrice Loses Her Doll," Concordia Publishing, 2001
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At the Movies! from "Grandma Kathy Has Cancer" 2007
Grandma's costumes from the book "Grandma Kathy Has Cancer."
Cover Illustration for "An Angel's First Job" - Dragonfly Publishing, coming 2008
All illustration work on this site is © Kim Sponaugle 2007, 2008
B i o g r a p h y
 Kim Sponaugle
Kim Sponaugle was born in New Jersey and is a graduate of The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Upon graduation, she was hired as an associate curriculum designer for Cook Publications in Elgin, IL. It was while she was designing children's products and hiring artists that she discovered that she really wanted to be at the drawing board.
Kim has designed and illustrated book covers, mural art, children's curriculum and in 2001, illustrated a series of two children's books for Concordia Publishing entitled, "The Adventures of Beatrice - Beatrice Loses Her Doll" and "New Clothes" with long time friend and author Pam Halter.
Teaching K-8th grade art and workshops to encourage author/illustrator teams at writer's conferences has been a way Kim can "break away from the board" and encourage other folks to pursue illustrating for children.
In 2008, Kim has enjoyed the opportunity to illustrate Angel Eyes, Curley, Q and Me Too!, Benny & Marsmallow - A Day of Mischief, The Gift of Love, An Angel's First Job and A Very Dragon Christmas along with art for children's magazines.
Books Coming 2008!!!
"Stubby's Destiny" by Dixie Phillips, Guardian Angel Publishing 2008
"The Little Crane" by Atheen, Keene Publishing 2008
"Randy Kazandy! Where Are Your Glasses! " by Rhonda Fischer,
Whim Publishing,2008
"A Smile for the King" by Mike Yoist, Xilibris, 2008
"Tales of Henry" by Lily Westwater, Halo Publishing, 2008
"Seymour the Semi" by Scott Spoonmore, 2009
"Just a Quilt?" by Dalen Keys, Fruitbearer Publishing 2009
(My services are also available to Self-publishing Authors)
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