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If you ever need to cut plexi instead of glass to show off your original art here are some helpful tips. You can get a cutter from your local hardware store in the same aisle as the plexi. I purchase the thinnest plexi. Then I remove the plastic covering on one side. Then I use a ruler and permanent marker to mark my guidelines. Remember you'll want to cut the plexi slightly smaller then your marks so it will fit in the frame. Then I put a piece of foamboard or cardboard under the plexi. The side that you removed the protective cover should be faced up. Then with the ruler as a guide, press down firmly on the ruler, then start to score. I score it 12 times. Then I flip it remove the cover and score the back 3x. Then carefully pull the opposite sides of the plexi together. It should easily snap! To remove any marks from the permanent marker just use a little paint thinner to remove.

I feel like I have a ways to go before approaching an agent. For those ready to make the leap. Found a list of agents provided by the Phyllis Cahill's website .

Thatsmyfolio.com. I read about this portfolio site from another illustrator's blog. Very reasonable prices. $125 per year or $12.50 per month. I may try it out.

Updates my portfolio on coroflot.com.

The recipe I did for edible play dough is online at theydrawandcook.com It was fun and done in my digital style.

It's that time of the year to update my site. I went for something similar but cleaner looking. I'm getting more into my digital collage work and decided to feature it on the homepage. I also sent out almost 30 promos for the New Year. I haven't sent out that much work in forever. Once I get my digital collage further along I plan for another mail out. I hopefully it leads to more work.

There is the most lovely children's book store in Bluffton, SC. The Storybook Shoppe . They now carry copies of Rockabye Baby Jesus and Twelve Colorful Things. Check out the photos. Another indie bookstore that carries a title I've illustrated is E Shaver bookstore in Savannah. Autographed copies!