The World Beyond My Window- Paintings of Life in the Shadow of Covid
I am writing a new full color book about the oil on paper paintings I've been creating since the advent of Covid. It will be available soon, with the opening of my new studio addition. An excerpt from the beginning:
"Through history, during times of crises--wars, plagues, social uprisings, natural disasters--artists have felt compelled to respond through their art. The act of creating is a way to process their own personal pain and rage, and to try to help the world heal.
In the months before I began this series of paintings, I was fighting my own private battle with cancer. The treatment was all-consuming and exhausting. I've been an artist all my life, but this disease stole my stamina and valuable years of my time. After many rounds of chemo, radiation, and then major surgery, I was very much looking forward to taking my first steps back toward normalcy. I was eager to rejoin friends and community and to begin living every day to the fullest.
And then the world shut down. "
"Kniting Suspended"
Oil on Paper
"Magical Meadow" Wins Gold Mom's Choice 2021 Book Award
also Wins SECOND Award: Moonbeam Bronze Children's Book 2021
also Wins SECOND Award: Moonbeam Bronze Children's Book 2021
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also Wins SECOND Award: Moonbeam Bronze Children's Book 2021
also Wins SECOND Award: Moonbeam Bronze Children's Book 2021
also Wins SECOND Award: Moonbeam Bronze Children's Book 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Announcing the 15th Annual Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards Results
"2021 Moonbeam Award Winners Inspire Children and Families"
(Traverse City, MI - Oct. 14, 2021) The year 2021 has been another stressful one for us all, filled with social and political strife. Combined with more uncertainty about the pandemic, a changing climate, and worldwide poverty and hunger -- how frightening life today must be for a child! That is why Jenkins Group is proud to announce the results of the 15th annual Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, honoring the year’s best children’s books and their creators for bringing comfort and inspiration to kids and their families.
When all else is in doubt, the familiarity of a parent and child sharing the joy of reading together is something to cherish, and the Moonbeam Awards were founded to celebrate that notion. This year’s judges chose gold, silver and bronze medalists in 45 categories, covering the full range of styles and genres in English and Spanish. The awards attracted nearly 1,500 entries from around the world, and medals will go to authors, illustrators and publishers from 34 U.S. states, 4 Canadian provinces, and 7 countries overseas.
Many of this year’s winning books reflect on the ways we deal with issues like battling the pandemic, facing up to climate change, and ending racism.
Dr. Jennifer Schmidt, Christina Allen, and Corn Crib Studio & Publishing gratefully thank the Moonbeam Awards Committee for recognizing "Magical Meadow" in this year's awards.
"Henry Hermit Crab Finds a Home"
Written by Laara C Oakes
Washed out to sea in a storm, Henry is desperate to find a seashell home before nightfall. Henry Hermit Crab Finds a Home is a story of adventure and courage as one little crab faces the dangers of a coral reef.
Beautifully written and illustrated $18.00 hardcover
Hardcover 38 color fully illustrated pages
Award Winning Book Author! ❤️
"Red wants to play, but his friends are too busy getting ready for something called “winter.” Confused, Red takes a nap. He wakes to find his world covered in fluffy white flakes. His friends are ready for fun, but how will Red ever get used to all these changes?" $18.00, hardcover
Red's First Snow" wins Finalist Award for 2020!
The Sunflower Squirrel WON the award in 2019
Continuing our tradition of excellence in Children's books
"The Sunflower Squirrel" children's book, $18.00 hardcover
Companion book: The Sunflower Squirrel ACTIVITY BOOK, $5.00
Corn Crib Publishing books may be purchased at:
Allen’s Heirloom Homestead
Fenwick Street Books and Music
Fenwick Street Books and Music
At the farm’s “Back Porch Store,” items for sale include farm fresh eggs, sheep tallow soap, handspun yarn, and Christina’s Most Excellent boxed salad mix (in season).
Fenwick Street Books and Music
Fenwick Street Books and Music
Fenwick Street Books and Music
Located on Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD. All of Corn Crib Publishing books are available for sale here. A friendly atmosphere and delightful owners.
Arts Council of St. Mary’s County
Arts Council of St. Mary’s County
Arts Council of St. Mary’s County
A charming gallery space abuts the office of the Arts Council. Near Leonardtown Courthouse. Changing exhibits and special events.
The North End Gallery
Arts Council of St. Mary’s County
Arts Council of St. Mary’s County
The North End Gallery has been in Leonardtown for over 33 years. Around 30 plus artists are represented.
Corn Crib Publishing announces:
"Violet people"
"Everyone"
A couple of the pages inside "Rainbow People"