Holding hands, they entered the forest.
(from the picture book The Magic Rabbit)
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) and HCCWIG (Hunterdon County Children's Writers & Illustrators Group). In the past she has done other illustration work shown in the samples below. Yes, she is available for commissions: please her.
Holding hands, they entered the forest.
(from the picture book The Magic Rabbit)
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.
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 Friend Trike
All the other children had things to ride except Ronnie. Then one day he found Trike and they had wonderful adventures together.
Catalpa Chases Halloween
A kitten goes on his first big adventure and discovers Halloween.
The Magic Rabbit
Serena and her younger brother Lenny search for the Magic Rabbit so they can wish on him to bring their daddy home "from war" to be there for Lenny's birthday. Although this story has no miraculous ending, it does bring the children to a happy compromise and realization that all is well in their world. (illustration top of page).
We Are Not Alike
Aubergine and Ambertina are twins but are struggling to keep their individuality.
What the Child Sees
A wordless picture book showing the interconnectedness of all creatures.
The Three Little Fishes
A humorous modern adaption of The Three Little Pigs.
Goldilocks Makes Amends
What happens after Goldilocks runs amuck among the bears.
Selma Is a Shepherdess
2000 years ago Selma is a shepherdess among shepherds.
The Mall Walkers
In which we meet a resourceful small girl on a special search.
Andy Finds a Friend
Andy, a colt, overcomes his background of abuse and finds a friend.
The Land of the Discards
Welcome to this unusual land - we'll say no more here
The Garden of Teeny Tiny Delights (in graphic novel form)
Join five (toy) bears as they have adventures in a garden.
Button Meets a Hummingbird
First PageThe Bears on North haven
In progress
Illustrations for cards for The Art of Game Design by Jesse Schell.
The book
The cards
The tee shirts
Lens of Unification
Lens of Community
Lens of Surprise
New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
Cookbooks
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(12/11/09)
