Congratulations Tomie Award Winners!

Winning entry by Akiko White

The winner of the 2014 Tomie de Paola Award has been announced and posted along with five runners-up. Congratulations Akiko, Nina, Alice, Anne, Jacob, and Lisa. Each of the illustrations for Sneeze are well worth viewing.

To see many more of the participants, go to the unofficial gallery. Thanks to Diandra Mae.

Of special note, is the second runner up, a beautiful entry by Alice Ratterree. I am so happy to have a reason to blog about Alice's work again. You can read a little more about Alice Ink here.

Tomie Award runner up, entry by Alice Ratterree

Which were your favorite sneezes?

Alice Ink, Miss Muffet

Miss Muffet
Copyright Alice Ratterree

I am pleased to present my latest illustrator find.  Alice Ratterree has been illustrating for 15 years.  She is currently revamping her website and portfolio, but her muted palette and character-driven illustrations are worth a look.  Find her at Alice Ink.

Please follow the link to view this stunning nouveau inspired piece in detail.