books   art   blog   bio   visits   calendar   media   freebies   etc.   Schedule a Visit with Elizabeth: FOR KIDS FOR ADULTS COMMENTS Current CALENDAR Click here for a list of past speaking engagements. FOR KIDS . . BOOK ILLUSTRATOR - WHAT IS THAT?      Elizabeth will read her books (preferably with sound effects) and draw characters from them, explaining how a book is made and her part in the process. Depending on the age, she'll either walk children through drawing a character from one of her books, share a slide show about her digital illustration process, or talk about the challenges of breaking into the children’s publishing industry. For all, she'll share tall tales and encourage children to chase their own dreams with determination Schedule If you would like to schedule a visit, please email for detailed information and pricing. Note! If you are a public librarian and you are able to line up a paid school visit for me in your area, I will give a free presentation at your library on the same day! FOR ADULTS: Click here for a list of past speaking engagements. CREATING CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS -      Either as a conference session (for illustrators), or weekend-long course at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Elizabeth will relate the journey of writing and illustrating children’s picture books, from revisions to dummies and submissions to slush piles. You’ll learn the standard structure of picture books and receive useful resources you can use on your own journey. She’ll define elusive terms such as advances, agents, and “good” rejections. For the illustrators, she'll focus on self-promotion and what happens once hired. For writers, she'll concentrate on the basics of writing for children and how it is different from and similar to other writing. Elizabeth will share what you’re up against in the publishing industry, and how best to succeed.      Check Elizabeth's calendar for the next available class and upcoming engagements. BEGINNING DRAWING - Beg. Drawing Outline (25k pdf)      Offered as a weekend-long course at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Elizabeth covers basic drawing techniques including line, shade, and composition. You’ll explore value, contrast, dimension and perspective through simple shapes and then move on to the tricks of still life.      Check Elizabeth's calendar for the next available class. Schedule If you would like to schedule a visit, please email for detailed information and pricing. Note! If you are a public librarian and you are able to line up a paid school visit for me in your area, I will give a free presentation at your library on the same day! Kind Praise: "Thank you twice for the wonderful program on Wednesday last. You were so amazing and with such an oddly matched group. We had several compliments from folks later in the evening. I'm always just blown away by how easy you make drawing look. Thank you for the wonderful picture of Rosebud. She is just beautiful and the Friends of the Decatur Library will be getting her framed for display in the Children's Room."         — Patricia Dollisch, Youth Services Manager, Decatur Library "Thank you for inspiring our students! . . . Our budding artists and authors will thrive as a result of you sharing your time and talents with them."         — Principal Bernetta Jones-Jordan, Avondale Middle School, May 2006 "Your visit was quite well received and you did a very good job of communicating to your audience the nature of your work and interesting them in it. . . . Keep doing what you're doing!"         — Media Specialist Beverly Gaines, Avondale Middle School, May 2006 "Good reality, honesty with encouragement." "Good candid and encouraging talk. Very good info, tips, etc." "Great speaker. Knows her stuff."          ­ Participants at the Blue Ridge Writer's Conference, March 2005 "Great instructor - so willing to share her expertise and go the extra mile." "Elizabeth delivered an amazing amount of information in a very short time. She was upbeat and helpful the entire time." "Instructor was really great . . . patient and willing to instruct each student in the way they needed."         ­ Beginning Drawing Students, John C. Campbell Folk School, August 2005 "Thanks for coming in and doing the talk, Elizabeth. You are so generous with your knowledge about your market. I heard several unprovoked comments calling the talk very informative, showing both the good and bad of children's book illustration and well worth the time. You are welcome at SCAD anytime."         - Jay Montgomery, Instructor, Savvanah College of Art & Design, Atlanta Campus, January 2007 "Elizabeth is very positive and has an informal style that is perfect for a class of beginners. I've learned more than I ever thought possible for a weekend class." "Elizabeth was thoroughly enjoyable and very knowledgeable. Explained and taught so very understandably." "My first formal drawing education and I enjoyed it very much. Terrific instructor, very patient. Thank you, "e"!         - Beginning Drawing Students, John C. Campbell Folk School, May 2007 All Artwork © Elizabeth O. Dulemba,  - Y'all play nice, Okay?