It’s Monday. And Mondays are sometimes Cranky Days. Enter Dar Hosta Cranky Birds!
(Photos used by permission from Dar’s blog.)
Cranky Birds are the brainchild of my friend Dar Hosta, a children’s book author, illustrator, and educator from New Jersey.
These birds are so funny. They say what they think. Well, they say what you and I think, and daren’t say.
But don’t be afraid of Dar, because she swears it’s not really her — it’s the BIRDS! From her website:
Dar Hosta is a nice, well-mannered children’s book author who is neither cranky, nor a bird.
You would like her. Lots of people do.
She does, however, have a flock of birds who rant about lots of things.
In general, they are nice birds. They are just a little cranky.
I’m so happy have been able to include one of Dar’s Cranky Birds in the book. Go here to see more….
Art Assignment and Book Giveaway!
Are you a Cranky Bird today? Then head on over to Dar’s 52 Mondays Blog. Dar has created an assignment for you (and me… see it on her blog), and also has a copy of “Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals” to give away, so head on over!
(And if you do make your own Cranky Bird, you can upload it at the new Drawing and Painting Imaginary Creatures flickr group!)
*************************
This post is part of a Two-Week Book Release Celebration for my new book, “Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals: A Mixed-Media Workshop with Carla Sonheim.” For the schedule, which includes book and art giveaways, contributing artists features, tutorials, and assignments, click here.
Erin said:
I love these and so will our grand daughters. Dar’s site is awesome.
Carmen Tangherlini said:
Fab birds, great job Carla! Would like to order a signed book, let me know the particulars.
Carmen Tangherlini said:
Carla, I’d like to order one of YOUR books signed.
Mary Walker said:
Beat it Punk is too good!
ranaebaker said:
Each new artist opens my eyes and gives me new inspiration. WOW
jeannievh said:
LOL!!! Thank you for my Monday morning giggle! Early morning laughter makes every day so much easier to handle.
heatherunderground said:
Oh, I love these birds! Thank you for sharing Dar’s work!
seema said:
hey carla. congratulations on your new book. looks awesome 🙂
p.s. i say it all the time but here i go again. thanks to your earlier book i’m not scared to sketch anymore 🙂
Meg in Nelson said:
I have been so cranky all week these guys are PERFECT for me.
Melisa said:
I love Dar’s cranky birds and immediately recognized the one in the book as hers. They always make me smile.
knitty said:
Love the birds. That’s it. I can wait no more to see if I am a winner. I am a winner! I’m going over to Amazon to buy the book…and them make a bird.
Andrea said:
LOL! How comical!
Isn’t it amazing how when you allow it, just a few strokes of a pen can bring such joy into your life?