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My first fanmail

tracey — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:40:56 +0000

So I know it is hard to believe, but this is my first ever piece of fan mail Kids from Mount Claremont Primary coloured in the colouring in sheets from my website and sent them to me. How sweet

Thanks Mt Claremont Primary

A new technique.

tracey — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:40:21 +0000

Following the amazing Eric Carle of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, I thought I would have a go at a more artisan style of illustrating. With no REAL plan in sight I started painting paper and worked from there. The result is this, a whimsical bird who is a touch confused at the flower which seems to be sprouting the same antennae as him. It took around 6 hours and is simply watercolour paints, pva glue and paper. It felt great to be back crafting again- it has been too long.

The Gym Man

tracey — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:59:36 +0000

Hi everybody, so it has been a little while since I have uploaded a post. I have created a lot in that time but most I can’t show you (for legal or contract reasons). I have however in my spare time been sketching, one sketch made it to colouring stage. Here it is! This is a man who comes to my gym. It is done entirely in Photoshop. I hope you enjoy Click Read the rest of this entry to see the whole illo.

Christmas Card 2009

tracey — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:38:41 +0000

I have been toiling away at this years Christmas Card and here it is. A cheeky, slightly psychotic elf who just can’t wait to give you a gift

1000 Aussie Legends sold!

tracey — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:49:42 +0000

Aussie Legends cracks 1000 in a month! Wow, what a whirlwind- Our book has sold over a quarter of its initial print run in just 1 month- We are thrilled. If you haven’t got your copy yet, you can order it at your local bookstore or you can purchase it online here.

Aussie Legends Launched

tracey — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:48:39 +0000

October 2^nd

Aussie Legends is released. A nervous Tracey Gibbs had to give a speech this day. I have to say- having been to dozens of book launches in the past, I never gave any thought to the poor authors and illustrators who are waiting to launch their babies into the world, for critique, review, success or failure- it is a very nerve wracking time. I was so lucky that I was in good company- around 150 librarians and teachers in town for the national ASLA conference. http://www.asla.org.au/. It was a breakfast launch at the gorgeous kings park overlooking Perth City and the Swan River, it also was a great opportunity to meet the dozens of people who are encouraging young Australians to engage with literacy and their history. I loved it, a big thank you to the ASLA organisers for their encouragement and inclusion.