19th Annual Children's Book Illustrators Show & Signing

Can you believe it? It's time again for our 19th Children's Book Illustrators Show & Signing! We've carefully selected 5 award-winning children's book illustrators, and we think you'll agree that this year's lineup is simply amazing! We have over 400 original illustrations in a variety of media to share with you, and we have over 50 wonderful books for you to chose from.

19th Annual Children's Book Illustrators Show & Signing
at
Chemers Gallery
17300 Seventeenth Street, Suite G
Tustin, CA 92780
714-731-5432

Signing & Reception
Saturday, December 4th, 2010, 1 - 5 pm
Show continues through December 18th

Books and original illustrations are available for pre-sale now until November 27th. Be sure to come in early to pick your books so you don't miss out! You'll still be able to purchase books the day of the show, but we can't guarantee that we'll have all titles available.

We'll take care of having your pre-ordered books signed and dedicated by the illustrators. They'll be ready for you at the show on December 4th, but don't stress if you can't make it that day! You can pick them up any time after the reception at your convenience.

You can meet the illustrators the day of the reception, watch their demonstrations throughout the afternoon, view and purchase their original illustrations. Clients who purchase illustrations will be invited to a private dinner with the illustrators. We have all the artwork now, so come to select your favorite before someone else snaps it up!

We welcome our illustrious illustrators:
David Diaz | Patrick O'Brien | Julie Paschkis
S.D. Schindler | Gennady Spirin

David Diaz
Caldecott winning artist David Diaz has been illustrating for over 20 years. As an avid creative since elementary school, David always had the determination and the desire for a career in the arts. Not knowing the term "illustrator," he dubbed himself a "drawer" and has illustrated for newspapers, national publications, corporate clients and children's books. His arresting style is forever changing. Utilizing bold, bright colors and intriguing textures, David weaves a magical tapestry of visual story-telling through his mixed media paintings and silkscreens.

Patrick O'Brien
Patrick O'Brien invigorates his subjects on paper and canvas with a deft skill. His masterful, true-to-life renderings of animals, ships and dinosaurs excite the scientist in us all - he has even been filmed by the History Channel for a documentary about recreating dinosaurs. Pat's background in biology shines through in his watercolor and oil paintings. His awards include the Best of Books by the Chicago Public Library and the Keystone to Reading from the state of Pennsylvania.

Julie Paschkis
Using bold, vivid colors and intricate designs in her stunning illustrations, Julie Paschkis creates charm and whimsy. Her work is reminiscent of scratchboard art, although she works primarily with gouache and ink to create what she calls "open ended stories." Julie studied at Germantown Friends School, Ringerike Folkehogskole in Norway, Cornell University and the School for American Craftsmen at RIT. Her vibrant illustrations have overtones of Scandinavian folk art.

S.D. Schindler
Steven D. Schindler's meticulous illustrations certainly cannot be pigeonholed! Taking his cues from the tone of the book manuscript, Steve's style is as varied as his 100+ books are. He captures the characteristics of every story in his pen and ink, watercolor, pastel and gouache illustrations. Humorous and lighthearted, Steve continuously showcases his balanced vision in his art. He has won the Smithsonian Award for outstanding natural history title, as well as Notable Children's Book from the American Library Association.

Gennady Spirin
Exquisitely detailed and rich in color, Gennady Spirin's illustrations are perfectly suited to the fairy tales and foklore they are paired with. Originally hailing from Russia, Gennady studied at the Surikov School of Fine Art at the Academy of Arts in Moscow and the Moscow Stroganoy Institute of Art. Working in watercolor, Gennady presents magical worlds that echo Renaissance sensibilities. His many awards include the Golden Apple Award and 4 gold medals from the Society of Illustrators.


As always, this event benefits a local children's organization. This year, a portion of proceeds from sales will be donated to the Orange County Ronald McDonald House. They provide housing near medical facilities to families who have children receiving treatments, enabling sick children and their parents the comfort of having one another close by.

CLICK HERE for this year's book list.

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Featured Spotlight: Chemers Gallery!

Many of you who have visited us know that we're located within the Enderle Center, a premier shopping and dining destination for Orange County. With nearly 30 specialty shops, health and beauty services and unique dining experiences, the Enderle Center has a lot to offer. To showcase each and every store, the center publishes a quarterly brochure with changing featured shops and restaurants. The newest edition just came out today, and we're in it! Take a look:

"An oasis from our busy lives, Chemers Gallery strives to enhance and nurture the soil through the arts and community. The tradition started with owner, Karen Raab's mother, Rita Chemers back when the gallery opened as "Artistic i" in 1978.

Chemers Gallery boasts an array of more than 200 local, nation and international artists ranging from fine to decorative art and contemporary crafts including jewelry, art glass and ceramics. Karen is always searching for unique new work for the gallery's valued clientele.

With the finest selection of custom framing in Orange County, Chemers Gallery's on-site framers treat artwork with care whether purchased at the gallery, clients' own art or family heirlooms. Choose from over 2000 frame styles ranging from hand-carved to eco-conscious. Other services include corporate and residential consultations, appraisal, restoration and installation.

Opening the gallery for the benefit of community organizations is a priority. It is a great venue for lectures and community art shows. The gallery's most anticipated event is their annual Children's Book Illustration Art Show & Book Signing. Benefiting local children's organizations for the last 19 years, Chemers Gallery showcases award-winning illustrators, attracting the young and young at heart. This year's event is December 4th and benefits Ronald McDonald House.

Clients often describe Chemers Gallery as warm and inviting. The welcoming staff is a key component to the gallery's ambiance. Meticulous head framer, Robert, has 15 years at Chemers Gallery. Cathy, with the gallery for 9 years, creates the informative email blasts. For 3 years, Jennifer has keenly written the weekly blog. Together, with Karen, their time at the gallery is more than just a place to work, it is a passion."

Be on the lookout for the red and gold brochures at all of your favorite Enderle Center stores!

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2010 Book List for the 19th Annual Children's Book Illustrators Show & Signing

19th Annual Children's Book Illustrators Show & Signing
at
Chemers Gallery
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Orange County

Over 50 books and over 400 original illustrations are now available for pre-sale until November 27th! Although we always have books at the opening, many of you like to pre-select and avoid the crowds. Pre-order by November 27th and we'll take care of having your books signed and dedicated for you by the illustrators. You can pick up your books at the show or any time after at your convenience.

View all of the original illustrations on our website by clicking the artist's names below, or come in to see them in person!

For all the details about the show, click HERE.

Book list subject to change.
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DAVID DIAZ

The Castle Corona.....Ages 8-12
Cesar (Spanish).....Ages 8-12
Counting Ovejas.....Ages 3-6
De Colores: Bright With Colors.....Ages 4-8
December.....Ages 4-8
Diego: Bigger Than Life.....Ages 9-12
Going Home.....Ages 4-8
Let There Be Peace On Earth.....Ages 9-12
The Little Scarecrow Boy.....Ages 3-7
Me, Frida.....Ages 4-8
Ocean's Child.....Ages 4-8
Pocahontas: Princess of the New World.....Ages 9-12
The Pot That Juan Built.....Ages 6 and Up
Sharing the Seasons.....Ages 8 and Up
Smoky Night.....Ages 4-8
Who's That Baby?.....Ages 4-8
Wilma Unlimited.....Ages 4-8
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PATRICK O'BRIEN

Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery.....Ages 4-8 (Limited Quantities)
Captain Raptor and the Space Pirates.....Ages 4-8
The Mutiny on the Bounty.....Ages 4-8
Sabertooth.....Ages 4-8
Steam, Smoke, and Steel.....Ages 4-8
You Are the First Kid on Mars.....Ages 4-8
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JULIE PASCHKIS

Building on Nature: The Life of Antoni Gaudi.....Ages 4-8
Fat Cat.....Ages 4-8
Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal.....Ages 4-8
The Great Smelly Slobbery Small-Toothed Dog.....Ages 4-8
Head Body Legs.....Ages 4-8
I Have a Little Dreidel.....Ages 4-8
Imaginary Menagerie.....Ages 4-8
Knock on Wood: Poems About Superstitions.....Ages 7-10
Mrs. Chicken & the Hungry Crocodile.....Ages 4-8
Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian.....Ages 4-8
The Talking Vegetables.....Ages 4-8
Through Georgia's Eyes.....Ages 4-8
Twist: Yoga Poems.....Ages 7-10
Where is Catkin.....Ages 4-8
Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary.....Ages 5-10
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S.D. SCHINDLER

Big Pumpkin.....Ages 4-8
Boy Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs.....Ages 4-8
Cat Dreams.....Ages 4-8
Come to the Castle.....Ages 4-8
A Confused Hanukkah.....Ages 4-8
The Curious Adventures of the Abandoned Toys.....Ages 4-8
Home on the Range.....Ages 4-8
Louder, Lili.....Ages 4-8
Magnus Maximus, A Marvelous Measurer.....Ages 4-8
Monster Mess!.....Ages 3-6
Snow Globe Family.....Ages 4-8
The Story of Salt.....Ages 4-8
Three Pebbles and a Song.....Ages 4-8
Tricking the Tallyman.....Ages 4-8
The Tyrannosaurus Game.....Ages 4-8
Whittington.....Ages 9-12
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GENNADY SPIRIN

A Apple Pie.....Ages 4-8
Creation.....Ages 4-8
Goldilocks and the Three Bears.....Ages 4-8
Jack and the Beanstalk.....Ages 4-8
Life in the Boreal Forrest.....Ages 4-8
Little Red Riding Hood.....Ages 4-8
Martha.....Ages 4-8
The Night Before Christmas.....Ages 4-8
Simeon's Gift.....Ages 5-9
The Tale of the Firebird.....Ages 5-9
The Twelve Days of Christmas.....Ages 4-8
We Three Kings.....All Ages
Yakov and the Seven Theives.....Ages 4-8

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