vlog: my latest release!!
CBCA fundraiser
I did the dancing monkey :)
sneak peek - a funky fairy
Here's a sneak peek at one of the main characters ...
... but that's as much as I can show for now — more details soon, as we get closer to the publication date (it's soon)!
I had fun designing her little outfit :) And she also has a fabulously girly castle. I can't wait to see the finished product!
2010, the year that was ... busy
2010 was a busy year:
I married Damian, my partner of 10 years ... what a lucky gal :) ...
... and we had a sweet little boy, Tyler. He is truly a darling and an absolute joy.
Hello. 
So certainly a joyous year, and one of new beginnings (and not enough sleep!).
I'm gaining so much inspiration from this gorgeous little bundle of cuteness, and now I'm gradually settling in to my new life as a mother, I've been catching up with all the activity in the online world. I'm completely out of the loop, but I'm so excited to be back and join in on the conversation again! I'm looking forward to reconnecting with you all, and making new friends, too.
Tx
Rosie and Ned and the Creepy Cave
deadline met and feelin' fine
I now have a freshly cleaned drawing board (*happy sigh* . . . a clean workspace feels so full of potential), after sending off final artwork for Rosie and Ned and the Creepy Cave, the third in a series by award-winning author Meredith Costain, to be published by Puffin in July this year. (I also blogged about this project here.)
This adventure allowed me to draw a spooky old cottage with a witchy inhabitant, a creepy cave and satisfyingly suspenseful situations — all those kinds of things I LOVED in books (and tv :) when I was young. It's so fun to get to illustrate the type of book I loved to read.
Here's a teeny sneak peek . . .
images © 2010 Tina Burke
from "Rosie and Ned and the Creepy Cave" written by Meredith Costain
Published by Penguin Books 2010
first days
As small children shuffle off for their first days of school this week (good luck little Inny! Aunty Tina is thinking of you!! xx), Kids Style File has recommended Ruby Makes a Friend as
"...the perfect book to read to a sibling who has bravely waved
goodbye to their older brother or sister for the day..."
That made me happy. But some news that will make you happy — they're also offering their readers 20% off everything (including Ruby!) in their lovely online store until March 31st. Check 'em out!
Ruby's big brother leaves for his first day of school
Ruby starts school — and introduces Milo, her imaginary friend, to the class.
Images from Ruby Makes a Friend
by Tina Burke
Published by Penguin Books
Best of luck to all the little munchkins on their new adventure! And to the parents! And the teachers! x
