Creative Corner
Welcome to my creative workspace! As an author-illustrator focusing on children’s literature, I share my journey and resources to help fellow creators develop their craft and navigate the publishing world.
Creative Resources
Writing & Illustrating
Step behind the scenes of children’s book creation, from initial character sketches to final manuscript revisions. Learn techniques, explore different mediums, and develop your unique style.
Resources for Creators
Build sustainable creative habits with practical guides on time management, project planning, and balancing creative work with family life. Find tools and templates to organize your creative journey.
Author Updates
Follow along with my publishing journey, including honest discussions about challenges, victories, and lessons learned in the children’s book industry. Get regular insights into the creative life.
Start Your Creative Journey
Not sure where to begin? Here are some popular posts to get you started:
How to Color a Sketch with Digital Painting in Photoshop
Watch Charlotte Glaze bring a sketch of a girl riding a pony to color and finish as she works in Photoshop with a Cintiq. Charlotte works in a digital cut-paper style. Process: Thumbnail, Rough Sketch, Finished Sketch, Color, Texture, and Shadow. Thanks for watching....
Focus to Finish
I am going to show you how I prioritize and how I get things finished. It’s easy to start something. It’s hard to slog through the middle and get to the ending. Here’s how I do it.
Boost Your Child’s Imagination
Tips for encouraging your child’s imagination, project updates, and book reviews for the month of February 2024.
Planting the Future
When I was a little girl, my family moved across the country. It was also the year my first little sister was born. I was in kindergarten, so it was also probably the year I learned to read and write. I lost my first tooth as we drove across the country. It was a big...
2023 Recap
Happy New Year, my friends! This past year has been a doozy for me and my family. This new year feels like a new start, as the sun peeks over the horizon and chases the shadows away. This past year I spent a lot of time in physical therapy for my knee (which I had...
Advent for Families: 3 Ways
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.The advent season is upon us. I love it. One of my favorite traditions we have as a family is to place all our Christmas picture books under the Christmas tree and all month, those...
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