2019 Fall Letters and Lines Conference in Denver!

A few weeks ago I had the most wonderful time presenting at the SCBWI Rocky Mountain Chapter’s Fall Letters and Lines Conference in Denver, Colorado!

A group photo of our vision boards after our Illustrator Intensive on Sunday

I gave a seminar about planning for one’s Ideal Illustrating Career and another about strengthening one’s creative muscle, an art intensive about the importance of having your own business plan as a creative entrepreneur, and some portfolio advice to a few budding illustrators.

Some really cool sketches made by Brittany, aka @carrotpencils while the speakers were presenting.

You know what made this conference even more special? It was my very first speaking gig! It’s always been a goal of mine, to share my growing pains as a kidlit illustrator to help others on their path, and I finally got the chance to do just that. Yes, I had a few nervous jitters and some butterlies in my stomach, but the experience was so worthwhile.  

Of course, there were a few things I wished I had done differently but I sincerely hope the participants who attended were able to get something valuable from my experience and advice. :)

Some books I bought at the conference that I can’t wait to read. :)

A huge thank you to all of the SCBWI members in the Rocky Mountain chapter and to the rest of the faculty for making 2019’s Letters and Lines such a memorable event! And thanks, Kaz Windness, for all the selfies you took when I forgot my phone in the conference room! :)