2017...Events are in the making :)
2016
DECEMBER 17, SATURDAY - 2:00pm-6:00pm - BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN CHINO HILLS
Come join me and Taneeka daSilva (author of Broccoli Chronicles) at the Barnes and Noble in CHINO HILLS for a fun book signing! I will also be doing a free drawing demo with the kids, so come join me for some fun and creativity. I will also be autographing and drawing your favorite animal in your book! My newest book "Sand Mouse's Soup" will also be there. I will be debuting it there for the book's FIRST book signing! So come and see what I've created in my latest book...and did I mention the book comes with a delicious soup recipe?! Yum!
DECEMBER 2, FRIDAY - 4:00pm-7:00pm at CYPRESS VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - IRVINE
I'll be at this wonderful elementary school selling books, art, and cards. Come by and get your Christmas shopping on! I'll be signing books and I can personalize your books and prints too. I will have my newest book "Sand Mouse's Soup" there, as well as all my other books. Come see my latest book! See you there!
SEPTEMBER 16, FRIDAY- 4:30pm at CAL AERO PRESERVE ACADEMY CARNIVAL
Come by the elementary school for some fun and food! I will be there with my books and artwork for sale. I'll be there to sign books too! 15850 Main St, Chino, CA 91708
Come join me and Taneeka daSilva (author of Broccoli Chronicles) at the Barnes and Noble in TORRANCE (my hometown!) for a fun book signing! I will autograph and draw your favorite animal in your book! I will be autographing "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii", "Brody Bear Goes Fishing", "The Giraffe that Ate the Moon," and "Broccoli Chronicles"! If you have books you've bought and would like me to sign them, bring them over too! I hope to see all of you there~ and some old childhood faces too. See you there!
JULY 12, TUESDAY 3:00pm-4:00pm TEACHING ART TO CHILDREN AND TEENS
AT THE BIG BEAR LAKE LIBRARY
I will be teaching the children and teens how to draw superheroes! It will be a lot of fun and a great learning experience.
Come join me and Taneeka daSilva (author of Broccoli Chronicles) at the Barnes and Noble in Rancho Cucamonga for the Summer Reading Kick Off! I will autograph and draw your favorite animal in your book! I will be autographing "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii", "Brody Bear Goes Fishing", "The Giraffe that Ate the Moon," and "Broccoli Chronicles"! We will also be reading some of our books to the little ones and we will do a arts and crafts. See you there!
APRIL 23, SATURDAY 3p- BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN CHINO HILLS
I will be at the wonderful Barnes and Noble in Chino Hills doing a book signing with my newest books "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii", "Brody Bear Goes Fishing", "The Giraffe that Ate the Moon," and "Broccoli Chronicles". I will be joined with Taneeka daSilva, author of "Broccoli Chronicles"!
MARCH 1, TUESDAY 8a- GUEST SPEAKER AT BIG BEAR HIGH SCHOOL
I will be talking to aspiring high school art students about my career as an illustrator.
2016
DECEMBER 17, SATURDAY - 2:00pm-6:00pm - BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN CHINO HILLS
Come join me and Taneeka daSilva (author of Broccoli Chronicles) at the Barnes and Noble in CHINO HILLS for a fun book signing! I will also be doing a free drawing demo with the kids, so come join me for some fun and creativity. I will also be autographing and drawing your favorite animal in your book! My newest book "Sand Mouse's Soup" will also be there. I will be debuting it there for the book's FIRST book signing! So come and see what I've created in my latest book...and did I mention the book comes with a delicious soup recipe?! Yum!
DECEMBER 2, FRIDAY - 4:00pm-7:00pm at CYPRESS VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - IRVINE
I'll be at this wonderful elementary school selling books, art, and cards. Come by and get your Christmas shopping on! I'll be signing books and I can personalize your books and prints too. I will have my newest book "Sand Mouse's Soup" there, as well as all my other books. Come see my latest book! See you there!
SEPTEMBER 16, FRIDAY- 4:30pm at CAL AERO PRESERVE ACADEMY CARNIVAL
Come by the elementary school for some fun and food! I will be there with my books and artwork for sale. I'll be there to sign books too! 15850 Main St, Chino, CA 91708
SEPTEMBER 24, SATURDAY 3:30pm-7:00pm BIG BEAR WINE WALK
Come and enjoy delectable food and sip on wine from around the world at the Big Bear Wine Walk! I will be there with my artwork and books. I will be there to personally sign my books for you if you would like to purchase them. It would great to see you there!
Big Bear Wine Walk Event Details
AUGUST 27, SATURDAY 2:00pm- BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN TORRANCEBig Bear Wine Walk Event Details
Come join me and Taneeka daSilva (author of Broccoli Chronicles) at the Barnes and Noble in TORRANCE (my hometown!) for a fun book signing! I will autograph and draw your favorite animal in your book! I will be autographing "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii", "Brody Bear Goes Fishing", "The Giraffe that Ate the Moon," and "Broccoli Chronicles"! If you have books you've bought and would like me to sign them, bring them over too! I hope to see all of you there~ and some old childhood faces too. See you there!
JULY 12, TUESDAY 3:00pm-4:00pm TEACHING ART TO CHILDREN AND TEENS
AT THE BIG BEAR LAKE LIBRARY
I will be teaching the children and teens how to draw superheroes! It will be a lot of fun and a great learning experience.
JUNE 4, SATURDAY 3:30pm-7:00pm BIG BEAR WINE WALK
Come and enjoy delectable food and sip on wine from around the world at the Big Bear Wine Walk! I will be there with my artwork and new books. I will be there to personally sign my books for you if you would like to purchase them. It would great to see you there!
JUNE 4, SATURDAY 11A- BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN RANCHO CUCAMONGACome join me and Taneeka daSilva (author of Broccoli Chronicles) at the Barnes and Noble in Rancho Cucamonga for the Summer Reading Kick Off! I will autograph and draw your favorite animal in your book! I will be autographing "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii", "Brody Bear Goes Fishing", "The Giraffe that Ate the Moon," and "Broccoli Chronicles"! We will also be reading some of our books to the little ones and we will do a arts and crafts. See you there!
APRIL 23, SATURDAY 3p- BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN CHINO HILLS
I will be at the wonderful Barnes and Noble in Chino Hills doing a book signing with my newest books "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii", "Brody Bear Goes Fishing", "The Giraffe that Ate the Moon," and "Broccoli Chronicles". I will be joined with Taneeka daSilva, author of "Broccoli Chronicles"!
MARCH 1, TUESDAY 8a- GUEST SPEAKER AT BIG BEAR HIGH SCHOOL
I will be talking to aspiring high school art students about my career as an illustrator.
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PAST EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
2015...
DECEMBER 12, SATURDAY - BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN CHINO HILLS
DECEMBER 12, SATURDAY - BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN CHINO HILLS
I will be at Barnes and Noble in Chino Hills doing a book signing with my new book "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii." I will also be doing a demo and a arts & crafts with the kids! Come join me!
NOVEMBER 21 AND 22, SATURDAY 9a-6p AND SUNDAY 10a-5p DESIGNER CON
This is a fantastic show where I will be selling prints and originals of my artwork. I will also have new art for you to see too! And my books "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii" and "The Giraffe that Ate the Moon" will be available for purchase and book signing. Come and enjoy my work as well as other talented artists. I will have a booth here so come by and visit me!
OCTOBER 17, SATURDAY, 3p-7p - BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE IN CHINO HILLS
I will be at Barnes and Noble in Chino Hills doing a book signing with my new book "Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii." It will be a wonderful day at the bookstore! I will also be doing a demo and a arts & crafts with the kids.
OCTOBER 4, SUNDAY, 9:30am- 4:30p m- BOOK SIGNING AT THE ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL
The Orange County Children's Book Festival is a wonderful place where children get to meet authors and illustrators of their favorite books! I will be there signing books with the author of "Broccoli Chronicles". I will be there for most of the day.
SEPTEMBER 12, SATURDAY, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm - BIG BEAR WINE WALK
Come and enjoy delectable food and sip on wine from around the world at the Big Bear Wine Walk! I will be there tomorrow with my artwork and new books. I will be there to personally sign my books for you if you would like to purchase them.
JACKALOPE ART FAIR, CENTRAL PARK IN OLD PASADENA
April 25-26, 11:00 am- 6:00 pm
Arts and crafts fair with over 200 local vendors of handmade goods! I will be selling my art there, including prints, handmade canvas prints, handmade coasters, and much more!
FEBRUARY 7, 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Art Show at Eat Cake Cafe, Rowland Heights, CA. Come for a fun night of live music, delicious desserts, and my art! More details to come.
Private Art Lessons in Big Bear, CA. I am teaching art classes to kids and adults. Please email me if you are interested in joining. We will be learning how to draw, paint watercolor, and do oil pastels. We will also be submitting work to contests and going on fun field-trips to the art museums.
April 25-26, 11:00 am- 6:00 pm
Arts and crafts fair with over 200 local vendors of handmade goods! I will be selling my art there, including prints, handmade canvas prints, handmade coasters, and much more!
FEBRUARY 7, 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Art Show at Eat Cake Cafe, Rowland Heights, CA. Come for a fun night of live music, delicious desserts, and my art! More details to come.
Private Art Lessons in Big Bear, CA. I am teaching art classes to kids and adults. Please email me if you are interested in joining. We will be learning how to draw, paint watercolor, and do oil pastels. We will also be submitting work to contests and going on fun field-trips to the art museums.
2014...
Big Bear Elementary School. Volunteered teaching art to 3rd grade class.
2012...
Big Bear Elementary School. Volunteered teaching art to 3rd grade class.
2012...
October 12, 8:00 pm- 2:00 am. Sugar Art and Fashion Show. The show will be at The Mezz Bar at the Alexandria Hotel. My artwork will be on display.
October 13, October 20, November 10; 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Cal Aero Preserve Library/ Community Center- I will be teaching art class to kids.
May 2012- Cal Aero Preserve Academy- I will be teaching art class to kindergartners.
2011...
July 9, 16, 23, 30, and Aug 5- every Saturday at 11:00 am.Cal Aero Preserve Library/ Community Center- I will be teaching art class to 8 year olds and up. We will be using pencil, watercolor, and color pencil. We will also learn about perspective, portrait drawing, still life drawing, and watercolor techniques.
May 2011- Ana Borba Elementary School- Book signing and art class with the 1st graders. We will be doing portrait drawing and drawing each other's face.
2010...
February 2010 - Book Signing at the Barnes and Noble- Orem, Utah
2009...
October 13, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm - Educator's Night at Barnes and Noble- Sandy, Utah- Book signing
May 16, 11:00 am- 4:00 pm - Provo Children's Book Festival at the Provo City Library at Academy Square- Book signing, readings, and other fun activities with other local illustrators and authors.
March 2009 - Utah Valley Magazine, March 2009 issue- "50 Fabulous People". Selected as one of the "50 Fabulous People" in Utah County- a small article written about the book.
2008...
January 6, The Daily Herald Newspaper - Life and Style: Article about "My Imagination" and about me.
January 12, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm- Storytelling and Book Signing at the Barnes and Noble in Orem, Utah
January 23, 7:00 pm - Guest Speaker for Educators Night: discuss about the process of the book, my background, and my style of art at the Barnes and Noble in West Jordan, Utah (Jordan Landing)
January 25, 9:00 am- 10:00 am - Guest Illustrator for Kindergartners at Copper Canyon Elementary School: talking to students about the book and the process
July 19, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm - Book Signing at Borders in Provo, Utah
August 8 and August 23, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm - Creativity and Imagination Children's Activity at the Thanksgiving Point (Children's Gaden) in Lehi, Utah
September 12, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm - Local Authors and Illustrators Reception (Book Signing) at the Barnes and Noble in Sugarhouse, Utah
October 17, 7:00 pm - Educator's Reception- Local Authors and Illustrators Book Signing at the Barnes and Noble in Orem, Utah
December 20, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm - Book Signing at Borders in Provo, Utah
2007...
October 20, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm- Storytelling and Book Signing at the Barnes and Noble at the Gateway in Salt Lake City, Utah
November 3, 11:00 am-2 pm - Storytelling, Illustration Demo, and Book Signing at the Barnes and Noble in Murray, Utah
November 17, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm - Storytelling and Book Signing at Borders in Murray, Utah
December 1, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm - Storytelling and Book Signing at Borders in Provo, Utah
December 2, 10:00 am-1:00 pm - Storytelling and Book Signing at Barnes and Noble at Jordan Landing in West Jordan, Utah
December 15, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm - Storytime and Book Signing at the Barnes and Noble in Orem, Utah
December 15, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm - Book Signing at the Barnes and Noble in Midvale, Utah (Fort Union)