once upon a [long] time [ago]

Illustration by Vicky Lorencen

Once upon a long time ago, I thought I wanted to be an author/illustrator. I took a lot of art classes in high school, alongside humanities and literature classes. But when it came time to declare a major in college, I opted for English. I don’t regret that decision. It has served me well.

If nothing else, my early art dabblings have given me an even deeper appreciation for the gorgeous work produced by professional illustrators. They are the reason I (and I suspect most of us) fell in love with children’s books in the first place.

Illustration by Vicky Lorencen

Soon, Frog on a Dime will be hosting two tip-top talented illustrators. I know I usually talk about writing here, but these artists are the music to our lyrics. Please come back and enjoy. I find their journeys, and their creativity, inspiring. I bet you will too.

In the meantime, here’s some of my refrigerator art from once upon a long time ago–circa high school, 10th grade.

Illustration by Vicky Lorencen

My life will be the best illustration of all my work. ~ Hans Christian Andersen

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Lauri Fortino on October 13, 2014 at 1:31 pm said:

“Artists are the music to our lyrics”–I love that! And your art is awesome! I also, at one time, wanted to be an author/illustrator. I took a basic art class, and did quite well, but soon realized that I’m really only a writer, and not an artist. So I focus fully on my writing now, but love to read about illustrators. Looking forward to your upcoming posts.

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- Vicky L. Lorencen on October 13, 2014 at 1:44 pm said:
  
  Aw, thank you for visiting, Lauri. I’m looking forward to your posts about picture books on Frog on a Blog.
  
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Aangel on October 13, 2014 at 10:44 am said:

I started out as a visual artist — these are lovely! xxAnn

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- Vicky L. Lorencen on October 13, 2014 at 12:28 pm said:
  
  A visual artist? I didn’t know that (did I)? See? We were destined for each other.
  
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Sensibility and Sense on October 13, 2014 at 10:39 am said:

Love these Vicky!

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- Vicky L. Lorencen on October 13, 2014 at 12:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you kindly, Miss Patti!
  
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Doris Kelly on October 13, 2014 at 9:03 am said:

Very nice, Vicky. These look like illustrations for a baby or a little girl’s room. Maybe you should do more.

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- Vicky L. Lorencen on October 13, 2014 at 9:20 am said:
  
  Thank you, Doris!
  
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Ann Finkelstein on October 13, 2014 at 6:42 am said:

So fun to see your art.

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- Vicky L. Lorencen on October 13, 2014 at 9:20 am said:
  
  Why, thank you, Ann!
  
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