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Wow, life can be busy at times!  I have not updated my website for a few months, but I'm trying to get things back on track this fall.  We are all very happy with the response and publicity we have received for "Takako and the Great Typhoon".  Since it's debut in Okinawa, we have been featured on radio spots, book review websites and more recently, a great article in the September issue of Okinawa Living magazine (picture shown).  I am currently working with Kelly on the next shipment of books, which should arrive in Okinawa next month!  When I receive the books I will be updating this website as to where they will be sold on the island.

I am also looking forward to working on some new pastel pieces this fall.  I had to take a break over the summer due to the early pregnancy "joys" of some pretty severe nausea.  Luckily, this had subsided and I will be getting back to the drawing board soon!  

 

A recent post about my work on Okinawa's well known community blog.... Okinawa Hai.  Many thanks to Joelle for this great article!

http://www.okinawahai.com/my_weblog/2009/04/carmen-works-to-draw-our-island-experience.html

Was a huge success!  Thank you to everyone who came to see us at the Bazaar this past weekend.  Your enthusiasm and interest in this book means a great deal to us and we hope that you will enjoy it for years to come.  Happy reading

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This past fall, I was presented with the opportunity to illustrate a children's book set in Okinawa titled "Takako and the Great Typhoon".   The timing for this was perfect, as I was in the "brainstorming" phase of starting my art business and I knew that a project such as this would be a great addition to my portfolio.   So, after about four months of hard work, the book is close to completion!  

I will post ordering information when it becomes available.   Prints of my illustrations will also be available for purchase on this website at a later date. 

Many thanks to Kelly Race (the author) for being so wonderful to work with!