Very nice interview with Ann Engelhart at Ignatius Insight today:
Though watercolor is considered by many to be a difficult medium to control, its unpredictability can yield felicitous results. The effect of the incense smoke rising from the thurible in a painting in “Friendship With Jesus” is something that lends itself to the loose, wet washes of blended color that can only be achieved in watercolor.
Therefore learning to master this medium is a delicate balance of knowing when to use strict discipline and when to let go … a metaphor for life!
Friendship with Jesus is now available from Ignatius!
For those not familiar with the saga of getting this published …well..it’s a long story. Let’s just say that the original edition was published by the Catholic Truth Society last year and we’re pleased that it has found a US publisher.
Ann and I (mostly Ann) are currently finishing up another book for CTS based on the Holy Father’s talk with youth at St. Mary’s in Twickenham last fall. We have several other ideas for non-Pope but still faith-related picture books for children – all of which, we have reluctantly concluded, will necessitate research trips to Naples and Assisi. At least.
Great news! I’ve been so anxious to buy several copies of this!!
God Bless you Amy. The new photo on your blog is touching. Your sadness is palpable. You and your children are in my prayers. Your husband’s book is on my bookshelf. A life well-lived, thanks be to God.
Thanks but the photo wasn’t intended to convey sadness. I was driving on the back roads of Virginia and came across this tiny cemetery with the big sign with a rather profound meaning – and it was all very scrubby and ill-kempt and it was called “a garden.” I thought it was interesting. I will have to change it up if that’s the impression I’m giving!
Congrats on this coming to the light of day. I would so love to illustrate a children’s book. So being an understatement
Sorry for my misperception, Amy. I do enjoy reading your posts.
No problem!!!!! It’s a good reminder of the distinction between how we feel and how others might perceive us!