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MAGIC IN THE MAKING in the studio
Natural driftwood INITIATION ART by Lisa Gross
Studio Art Time with Isy!
The Vibrant Colors of Friendship & Connection. Isabelle in the studio paints an original acrylic on canvas.
The Bluebird and the Hummingbird
On March 24 Dr. Anne Marie Evers said “Thank you, thank you, thank you Janine for helping me first of all to take possession of this wondrous, precious gift (Vision) and then to use it the highest good of all mankind.” Read the 2 blogs of how she was inspired to remember of a hummingbird […]
Isabelle and ‘Feeps’ Initiation Art class in the studio!
March 1, 2012 – Isabelle makes ‘Feeps'; a flower, pearl and egg eating dragon as Initiation Art in the studio! He happens to be a dragon made in the year of the dragon. So much imagination! Congratulations and thank you Isabelle! J.L. Kimmel
Thank you 4th Graders! Follow Your Dreams!
February 10, 2012 Thank You to the delightful fourth graders and their great teachers at the Joseph C. Caruso School visited today on Career Day. I was so honored to share my work with you and to introduce my magical friends and encourage creativity and imagination. Remember, magic is all around you!! J.L. Kimmel
RECONNECTING McDOWELL !
January 2012….honored to be a part of this…. “McDowell County is an American story that deserves a new chapter. Given the challenges, being conventional won’t be good enough here. We will be flexible, creative and entrepreneurial, and will take risks.” –AFT President Randi Weingarten Spring Tree Press wants to thank Joanne DeCuollo of Rumson […]
Merry Christmas in Newark!
TheBricklayerz/ FullTime Records/ K. Undefeated clothing/ JL.Kimmel combined efforts help give out free gifts on xmas day to kids and homeless people in Newark Nj 2011..
Thank You!
To the 37 wonderful illustrated short story writing students at Rumson Country Day School who attended my workshop on Dec.2nd ! You asked amazing questions! You made enchanted original doorways to mysterious inventive lands of all kinds! I was so honored and delighted to share my work with you! Keep your imaginations going, growing and […]
November 7 ~ J.L. Kimmel, Guest Speaker at ‘Books Sandwiched In” Luncheon ~ NEW Visual Presentation
Atlantic Highlands Friends of the Library, Atlantic Highlands Library, Atlantic Highlands, NJ Contact : Marie Gabrielson: 732-291-5803
The Rumson Country Day School, Young Writer’s Workshop
J.L. Kimmel presents ‘IT STARTS WITH AN IMAGE’ Illustrated Short Story Workshop with a presentation of original art work at The Rumson Country Day School.
2 Original oil wilderness paintings at Beauregard Fine Art
2 Original oil wilderness paintings by J.L. Kimmel for sale @ Beauregard Fine Art.
August 18 ~ Interview on Another Reality Show 8-10 PM
Visit Another Reality Show with host Golden Hawk this Thursday at 8PM to tune in live and call in. (appearing every 3rd Thursday of the month)
A Little Magic Goes A Long Way (Thailand)
In honor of Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi for her courage, elegance and unyielding determination to stand by her principles of human dignity; and to support the education and creativity of Burmese Refugee Children living at the Thai Freedom House in Chiang Mai, Thailand, we are donating copies of J.L. Kimmel’s ‘The Magic Gown‘ and […]
Quote of the Day on the Brummet’s Conscious Blog
“I’m delighted to say that the most extraordinary things happen – even when times are extraordinarily difficult. …I see everything as an initiation – it is transformational. …I’ve learned a lot about allowing and patience and tenacity. …There will be people that won’t get your work, but you keep moving forward. Things take time. In […]
May 23-26 ~ Attending the BEA Book Fair New York
(link: BEA Book Fair)
Apr 30 ~ Magic Door: Illustrated short story Workshop
The Alchemist Stony Point Fashion Park 9200 Stony Pt Parkway Richmond, VA 23235 Tel. 804-320-9200
April 11-13 ~ Attending the London Book Fair
(link: London Book Fair)
Deep Cut Botanical Gardens Poetry and Children’s nature Workshop
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March 28-31 ~ Attending the Childrens Bologna Book Fair
(link: Childrens Bologna Book Fair)
March 12 ~ Deep Cut Botanical Gardens ‘Poetry and Nature’ childrens workshop
(link: Workshop Event Page)
Yocheved’s Letter
Spring Tree Press is delighted to share a letter to J.L. Kimmel about ‘The Magic Gown’ from a wonderful, creative, 10 year old girl. In her mother’s words, she had never seen her daughter so excited while reading a book and that her daughter is a ‘voracious reader’. Thank you Yocheved!
Nizella the Fairy Queen brings even more magic to the children’s workshops!
An amazing creative artist herself and unbelievable helper, Emma Offen, dressed as Nizella the fairy queen, a character from ‘The Magic Gown’ book. Thank you my dear friend, Emma! Thank you Begonia! (this one of kind couture costume was designed and made by Linda ‘Begonia’ DeAngelis) photo by Robert Ender
Nizella the Fairy Queen brings even more magic to the children’s workshops!
An amazing creative artist herself and unbelievable helper, Emma Offen, dressed as Nizella the fairy queen, a character from ‘The Magic Gown’ book. Thank you my dear friend, Emma! Thank you Begonia! (this one of kind couture costume was designed and made by Linda ‘Begonia’ DeAngelis) photo by Robert Ender
Illustrated Short Story Workshop for Children
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Book Signing at Borders Books in Baltimore, MD
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December 18, 11-3PM ~ Book signing at Borders Books in Baltimore, MD.
(link: BWI Airport)
