Sunday, October 16, 2011

CAROLYN MARSDEN, NEW BOOK LAUNCH







NEW BOOK LAUNCH: MEXICO, JUPITER, SUBMARINE: How I Became a Writer
Exploding volcanoes! Harrowing escapes! Ouija Boards and Gong Gong on Jupiter. UFOs, auras, and fairies. Jules Verne’s submarine, under the sea and on Mars.  The Beatles as a Communist plot.  And the way all of this led to my resplendent writing career. 

THE CREATION PROCESS
As I began MEXICO, JUPITER, SUBMARINE, I tumbled into the unknown. With big pieces of paper, scraps of this and that, found objects, cheap paint, and glue, I set out to write and illustrate my odyssey. I loved the trial-and-error, the feeling of free fall. What I created made me laugh. I was encouraged and supported in my efforts by my wonderful art teacher, Rivian Butikofer.

HOW TO GET IT
MEXICO, JUPITER, SUBMARINE is only available in digital format-- through i-Books for your Apple device.  It will soon be available in the Kindle Fire.
Please note: I am proud to say that Carolyn Marsden has been my student for some years.  I love her books, (which my Grandson Elijah & I read) I adore her ART in her latest books!









5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wonderful, fun & so imaginative, must get her book!
Thank you Rivian!

Bev said...

Neat pictures. Interesting lines of thought provoking comments.

rivian said...

A big thanks to "Anonymous" & Bev!
Rivian

Bev said...

Kathleen Wilson's portrait of 'I won't grow up' is the vision of many people that don't want to become an adult..and that includes me. The painting of the family together reminds me of a normal family dinner in the 1950-60's. Very nice!
Zahra Freeman's before bed show a sweet woman in her youth. beautiful colors.
Carolyn Marsden shows a great deal of talent. Her woman of the world is real life.
Self portrait by Han shows a man beginning to find himself.
Betty Serepca uses beautiful colors that shows soul.
And Rivian, your self portrait shows a strong woman with determination to succeed, which you will & did!

rivian said...

Oh! Bev, we love seeing your thoughtful & intelligent comments! Thank you so much again. I wish more people would take the time to comment!
Warm Regards,
Rivian xxoo