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Thank you for the thoughtful post @sarbare__ and to @appleseedyoga for getting the word (and the art) out! repost @sarbare__ ・・・ Oh my, have I been feeling a real drought of creativity lately. I’m reading, I’m writing, I’m drawing, I’m dancing, I’m listening to all the music, but when it comes to planning my classes, I’m having a hard time finding inspiration. My mind feels way foggy, I’m having a hard time focusing, but I’m determined to find my inspiration once again, I feel this incredible NEED to create. Just not so sure what or how? This happens from time to time, especially when you work with kids as often as I do - sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the pace of their creativity and imagination. — Then I picked up this magical book, “Sun,” by @alisonoliverdesign, (thanks to @appleseedyoga’s recent story feature) and it reminded me about what it’s all about. Sometimes we can really love what we do, and still feel a little twang of longing for something more. Sometimes it just takes a friend, a family member, even a stranger, to inspire us to move forward. Not only do the incredibly vibrant illustrations paint such a beautiful journey, but the story itself is so relatable. — So I’ll keep working at it, leaning on some of my comfortable “sequences,” while I work on what this next bought of creativity will birth. Feeling extra grateful, supported, and loved these days - thank you — What are you working on lately - how are you exercising your creativity? Might just help spark this little flame over here . . . @calmunityyoga

Thank you @periodista_de_bolsillo for the opportunity to talk about the making of Luna. You can find our interview here: http://unperiodistaenelbolsillo.com/ ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣periodista_de_bolsillo⁣ ⁣Charlamos en el blog con @alisonoliverdesign sobre su trabajo en ‘Luna’, editado por @cocobooks_ LINK en BIO

Still life of things that inspire me in my studio. Heirloom apples from @unsqgreenmarket, a bowl from @fishseddynyc, a piece of driftwood from @farmaxwell, a beautiful piece of fabric by @atelier_to_nani_iro that I got for inspiration when working on a project with @hopegillerman, and the magnificent pink book Heroes: A Tribute by @doug__meyer. Thanks to all the @‘s for helping me stay inspired. .

Congrats @anne_wynter, can’t wait to follow along! Thank you @dallasweekly! ・・・ ?YOUNG READERS! Texas-based children’s book author, Anne Wynter has partnered with for our new column, “Anne’s Picture Book Picks!” . This week’s theme is: Aspiring Artists . Anne suggests picking up: *Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett *Sun by Alison Oliver *The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken *What If.... by Samantha Berger .

Thank you @thereadingninja! ・・・ Sun by @alisonoliverdesign | Sun is full of warmth and bright creative energy. A beautiful story about a sporty boy who gets in touch with his creative side with the help of a crafty fox. ️ Alison's illustrations are gorgeous. Pairing beautifully to the wonderful story that reminds us that there are many ways to be a boy. Artistic and sporty don't have to be mutually exclusive.

Thank you @bibliobebes! ・・・ it may be cold outside but we’re grateful for the sun shining down on us as we play outside & the neighborhood fox that has been visiting our street lately. also, this book has been read no fewer than once a day in the last week. a tale of friendship, brotherhood & love. oh, & soccer, which both my boys love! I love that they can see themselves in the books we read.

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Gracias @trianguloarcoiris ・・・ Luna. Este libro fue un amor a primera vista. Reconozco que lo compré por las ilustraciones, que son una maravilla. Pero es que la historia me ha cautivado. La historia de Luna es muy parecida a la de cualquier niño: escuela, extraescolares, deberes... y vuelta a empezar. Luna se pregunta cómo debe ser sentirse libre. Una noche sale a observar las estrellas y conoce un lobo. Un lobo que volverá a conectarla con su lado salvaje. Con él redescubrirá el placer de jugar, de saltar, de gritar...y también de parar y escuchar, de sentir. Una historia maravillosa, con un mensaje muy importante para todos, pero sobretodo para los más pequeños: hay que jugar más, correr más, salir más, sentir más... Las ilustraciones son puro amor, maravillosas también. @cocobooks_

Happy Wolf Moon and lunar eclipse! Hooooowl! _________

@coritaartcenter ・・・ 1970, now 50 years ago, marked a major shift in Corita's work. The Heroes and Sheroes series from just one year prior stands in stark contrast to the introspective and uplifting messages of her work in the 1970s. Now more than ever, it's "very" important to share your love with the world. Save and share this post to spread Corita's timeless message. ... Corita Kent, "very," 1970, serigraph, 23 x 23 inches 2020 The Corita Art Center, The Immaculate Heart Community, Los Angeles. ...

@cocobooks_ ・・・ happy 2020. @alisonoliver

Oh, hi Dawn. Happy Holidays to you too. (Volume up)

BOOK GIVEAWAY! @kateydenno is doing a wonderful giveaway of and #Sun. Go follow her for the details and to get the best tips about clean beauty products (so many things I use and love I got from Katey!). Hope you win! Thank you @kateydenno! @kateydenno ・・・ •FANTASTIC GIVEAWAY ALERT, GIVEAWAY ALERT!• My sweetie pie nephew, Van, + I just finished enjoying these two books, written and illustrated by the extremely talented @alisonoliverdesign. I’m such a fan of all of the feminist, humanist + eco-friendly-teachings (and more) she weaves into each of the over 30 children’s books she’s created. I think she’s a genius artist and her stories are inspiring and just so sweet. If you have any children in your life, these are the books to give them. I so hope you win! 1. Guess a number between 1-100 and enter it into the comments below 2. Follow @alisonoliverdesign + tell her how much you love her work 3. Tag a friend who needs these books for their little one! 4. If you don’t win them, order them or look for them at your local bookstore. They make such beautiful gifts! Xoxo

Follow @oracleofla and check out her book #Initiated. It’s spectacular and Moon-y! _________

Introducing the 2019 Cocoa Cats! Prince Harry and Violet have a complicated relationship. Get the bars and find out who is the real #alphacat. Now available on my site (pure-sugar.com/shop/limited-edition). These are a collaboration with chocolatier Sebastian Brecht and they are really special—the Violet Bar has real violets! _________

Repost @sabela_elora ・・・ Cuando eres fan de los clásicos y tienes hijos pequeños. @cocobooks_

Limited edition silkscreens, $45 (free shipping in the US). pure-sugar.com/shop . . .

Oh, hi Dawn. Careful.

Who will be this year’s Cocoa Cat? _________

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Gracias @canallector! @canallector ・・・ Como #Luna, no dejes que las rutinas apaguen tu lado salvaje.... La está ahí fuera, esperándonos....? https://canallector.com/25165/Luna @alisonoliverdesign Trad. Alicia Rodríguez @cocobooks_

It’s Corita Day in LA! In honor of her birthday, November 20th has been designated Corita Kent Day. Her message of love, peace and tolerance is even more relevant today.

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Thank you @rbeccamariek — it really is a primer for “Women Who Run With the Wolves” @rbeccamariek ・・・ This BOOK. For all the W I L D little girls everywhere. thank you. This Book is just the beginning of introductions Women who run with wolves to my daughter. @alisonoliverdesign

Thank you @kindtokidz! @kindtokidz ・・・ Favourite story book Okay I thought MOON was good but SUN ️ wow @alisonoliverdesign we are absolutely in love ? with this book It’s about reconnecting with creativity ? seeing the world ? in a fun and creative way! I love being able to share books that have such wonderful messages and meaning inside. Plus the illustrations are so catchy and relatable. I hope you create more books you are very talented Alison. I highly recommend both as a conscious parent raising aware children

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Gracias Vogue España for featuring Luna! @voguespain @cocobooks_ (link in my profile) _________

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My wonderful client and friend @saltyrootsny has a pop-up of amazing planters this weekend in north fork. Yay, Tara!! @saltyrootsny ・・・ SALTY ROOTS POP UP!! This weekend @whiteflowerfarmhouse illustrations by @alisonoliverdesign

The Farm Series paintings, now available on my site, pure-sugar.com/paintings . . .

@picturebookny ・・・ Be Bold, Baby! From Alison Oliver, the author/illustrator of *Sun*, here are four vibrant board books featuring Michelle Obama, Oprah, and recently released Sonia Sotomayor, and J. K. Rowling. These books introduce our young ones to these inspiring figures and celebrate their best qualities, but ultimately remind our kids that the most important thing is to be themselves. Thank you @alisonoliverdesign for these beautiful books! Link in profile to get your own copies

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The Farm Series of paintings is now available on my site, pure-sugar.com/paintings . . .

Prints from Be Bold, Baby: Sonia Sotomayor are up in my shop (pure-sugar.com)! _________ @hmhkids

Prints from Be Bold, Baby: JK Rowling are up in my shop (pure-sugar.com)! _________ @hmhkids

Gracias @librotecaelgatodecheshire!

More from The Bear’s Garden proofs The Bear’s Garden by Marcie Colleen (illustrated by me) is available for pre-order! It is based on the real story of how a famous community garden in Brooklyn came to be. . .

Zombie flamingo—look out!

RIP

Art inspired by SUN by @craftycreativeclub — very ?-y! #

I got proofs! Can’t wait for Spring 2020! The Bear’s Garden by Marcie Colleen (illustrated by me) is available for pre-order! It is based on the real story of how a famous community garden in Brooklyn came to be. . .

The Farm, September 2019 . . .

I am so happy to announce that LUNA is now out in Spanish! Gracias @cocobooks_ ! _________

The Farm, September 2019 . . .

The Farm, September 2019 . . .

The Farm, September 2019 . . .

Two new Be Bold, Baby books are out today: Sonia Sotomayor and JK Rowling! I made each woman a custom pattern with their own iconography—you can see them up in my stories. _________ @hmhkids

I just loved her so much. And her apartment. And her scarf. RIP

Upcoming project. _________

A yete?