The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots

I would like to share my wonderful story with you guys about my first children's book, "The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots".

2004 - Nikki Dy-Liacco won 2005 Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) - Salanga Writer's Prize, who wrote her entry, "The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots". I joined 2005 PBBY - Alcala Illustrator's Prize competition. I submitted my three illustrations for "The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots".

February 2005 - I checked my email about the winning results and it made me shocked. I won the Grand Prize, 2005 PBBY - Alcala Illustrator's Prize! I kept crying. Check this site out. You know, I think God gave me this blessing for my February birthday, oh my gosh... Yiipeeee!

March - April 2005 - I was working on illustrations. My medium was mixed media (acrylics, coloured pencils, old papers on wood). Hehehe, I loved to sit on the floor while working...


July 2005 - Nikki and I were at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila where the awarding ceremony held. It was so enjoyable and fun! Weee, we got gold medals! My gosh, we looked so gorgeous... hehehehe! *Nikki and Mall blushed...*

August 2005 - The 5,000 copies launched in nationwide. Nikki and I started to send copies to the families, friends and others here in Philippines and other countries (Portugal, USA, France, Australia, Germany, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Korea, Peru, Slovenia...) Because our character Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots always loves to meet new friends! *Nikki and Mall jumped excitedly...*

October 2005 - Nikki and I really enjoyed booksigning in National Bookstore, Glorietta, Manila! We really loved adorable sweet kids!

2006 - The 5,000 copies were SOLD OUT! Weeeee! *Nikki and Mall fainted...*

August 2006 - Nikki and I won the National Book Award for Children's Literature! Unbelievable! They reprinted another 5,000 copies for the 2nd printing. EEEeeeeee!!!! *Nikki and Mall screamed.....*

November 2007 - Nikki got a TV interview on ANC channel... MY GOSH! (Nikki, you must become a famous TV host... hehehe!) Hooray for Yellow Paperclip!

I never forget these happy moments. I'm so blessed to have met Nikki. She's very friendly, intelligent, witty, sweet, talkative and talented! She's one of my favorite writers. She's a good person. Please visit Nikki's blog.

Nikki and I are so blessed because The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots is our FIRST CHILDREN'S BOOK. Hopefully, we could have another future children's book again.

Autumn Princess

Last year I worked this old commissioned painting for Dr. Mario Bautista (surgeon), who operated my tummy. Please click this big photo collage to view.

I got those those dried leaves from my garden before making the painting. Nature always inspires me. This medium is acrylics + coloured pencils + dried leaves on native plank wood.

Small Stuff!

"SMALL STUFF"
Bear and Bird Boutique and Gallery
November 24 - December 29, 2007
Small Stuff opens at 7pm on Saturday, November 24th.
Lauderhill, Florida, United States

Small Stuff is going to work a little differently than our usual shows: All artwork will be sold "cash and carry" - first come, first served! Everything available will be on display opening night, nothing held back! The sooner you come, the more you’ll see! Through December 29th. Original artwork makes an amazing and unique gift, whether you're just starting or adding to an art collection!

Featuring artwork from local, national and international artists!
Adam Koford / Anna Polonsky / Barrett Stanley / Bee / Benjamin Constantine / Brad Simon / Chris Crites / Danamarie Hosler / Danielle {knee} Estefan / Danielle Lamberti / Danny Brito / Duane Hosein / Eric Bryan / Helena Garcia / Jamila Houde / John Koleszar / Johnny Winslow / Justin Rose / Keith Ciaramello / Lisa Marie Godfrey / Liz Lorini / Luis David Llense / Manuel Aguilera / Marcos Rivera / Marjorie Liucci / Matte Stephens / Mauricio Salmon / May Ann Licudine / Melissa Stringer / N! Satterfield / pooka.machine / Ryan Myers / Sarah J. Pierce / Sarah Machicado / Scott Campbell / Skot Olsen / Surge / Terribly Odd / AND MORE!

Sneak peek at my five newest wooden paintings which I will be exhibiting at the Small Stuff show!

Okay, I'll go to USA with my dad and my relatives for taking vacations this November month. By the way, don't forget to email me if you have any information, I really hope I could be online sometimes! I'll be back in December! I miss you all! Ciao!