A few years ago, I bought a children’s book for Sean’s niece, Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers. It quickly became one of her favorite books and seriously, how could it not? Not only are the illustrations so beautiful and endearing but the story is equally as sweet. I thought Oliver had been creating these books forever, but as it turns out his first one only came out in 2004.

This morning we purchased our second Oliver Jeffers book to give to Sean’s nephew and, as I’m sure you know how it goes...it got me surfing the internet for all things Oliver. What a truly wonderful artist, from spirit to talent to range of creative style. Turns out we share an appreciation for negative space, hand lettering, honesty and the belief that there is a lot *shite* in the picture book world.

I’m completely inspired. And it also got me thinking, I think it’s time for my characters to start telling their stories...

If you quickly become obsessed, as I did, and want to see even more Oliver you can see additional videos of him speaking  here and here {very thoughtful and involved presentation all about how he got started, his process, and how his work has evolved}.

Happy Sunday!