Category Archives: art

Here, there and everywhere

Posted on November 11, 2013 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Where I am on the web: I just did a guest post on Fun With Words over at Pencil Tips so I thought I’d put the link here. Where I am physically: Back in Arlington after a whirlwind trip to … Continue reading →

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National Book Festival

Posted on September 22, 2013 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I was so happy Canary in the Coal Mine got to represent West Virginia at the National Book Festival this weekend in the Pavilion of States. Here’s a breakdown in pictures.                   … Continue reading →

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Past the sell-by date, but…

Posted on August 14, 2013 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I visited a library in Frederick, Md., this week, and the librarians asked me to bring along a craft. Fortunately, I had some Peeps left over from the last time I did book-related crafts with kids. Unfortunately, the Peeps had … Continue reading →

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Drawing

Posted on March 31, 2013 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

When I got my first book contract, practically the first question that my friend Tom asked me was: “What are you going to draw?” “Draw?” I said dumbly. “When you sign your books,” Tom said. “What are you going to … Continue reading →

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Interview with Alexi Natchev

Posted on February 11, 2013 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Welcome to my virtual living room. Today’s guest, Alexi Natchev, doesn’t spend a whole lot of time sitting on couches, virtual or otherwise. For the past few weeks, the Bulgarian-born artist and professor has spent his waking hours preparing for a solo … Continue reading →

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