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Illustration

After years of painting and teaching watercolor Diana has begun illustrating the stories she has been writing for children -- it's Picture Book time! Diana is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators). In the past she has done other illustration work shown in the samples below. Yes, she is available for commissions: please email her.

Picture Books

The books below are in the process of being illustrated, and manuscripts are constantly being revised. They have not as yet been published, although Diana hopes they will be soon. The books often include fish, cats, and other animals.

Charlemagne to the Rescue

Charlemagne to the Rescue took Third Place in the 3rd ABC's Children's Book Competition in September 2007! Click on the scroll below to find out more about the contest.

Contest banner

Charlemagne first page      Charlemagne and Gourami

This book can help children build self esteem and adjust to new situations and places.

Read more about Charelmagne at Charlemagne's web site, charlemagnethefish.com

Ronnie's Magic Trike

All the other children had things to ride except Ronnie. Then one day he found Trike and they had wonderful adventures together.

Ronnies Trike a             Ronnies Trike b

Catalpa Chases Halloween

A kitten goes on his first big adventure and discovers Halloween.

Catalpa right page      Catalpa left page

Selma Is a Shepherdess


Coming Spring 2008

Some Words On Illustration

Create Your Own Guide to Writing Children's Books

New Jersey Festival of Ballooning

poster nj festival of ballooning

Cookbooks

cook book page beginnings      cook book page sweet things

Illustration examples

Tangy and Calico      Airplane



Shawn at Playground Two      Spring Scene



Shawn and Friends      Artist in the Garden State



Dog on Couch      Pittsburgh Bear



Meta Loves Tea Parties      Fish



Lions      Lion

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