From the Shore of Lake Ontario to the Shoals of Central Park

I recently returned from a lovely vacation that spanned the Empire State. But which of these was drawn from a kayak and which from a park bench? 

Children's Art #2

Some wonderful drawings my oldest nephew did during church. 

WITF Pick of the Month Celebration!

Join the "strong crew" from Building Our House in an extravaganza to celebrate my book being named the WITF and Little Scholar pick of the month for August! I will be doing an interactive book reading, book signing and, as always, making drawings on demand for children. Special guest John Bean will give a demonstration of traditional wood joinery as he begins construction of a table and benches for The Little Scholar! And that's not all! The Building Our House coloring pages will make a reappearance along with the tool guessing contest, where you'll have the chance to win a personally signed and doodled copy of Building Our House. 

I hope you'll join us!

August 17th, 11am - 12:30pm

Midtown Scholar Bookstore

1302 North 3rd Street,

Harrisburg, PA 17102

3rd in the Burg

I am thrilled to be showing the work of the very talented Paul Hoppe for this month's 3rd in the Burg. All around illustration juggernaut, Paul does it all: picture books, children's magazines, zines, graphic novels and editorial! The Steps Shown stairwell gallery will feature Paul's drawings from Peanut, the recently released, and deservedly praised, YA graphic novel by Ayun Halliday. Paul is busily at work in NYC and won't be present, but you can visit him online and tell him how much you like his work at www.paulhoppe.de. 

Hope you can make it. A visit includes a refreshing drink, an activity for children and air conditioning! 

This month's open studio: Friday, July 19, 6-9pm.

1320 North 3rd Street, 3rd Floor

Harrisburg, PA 17102

Denizens of NYC

PW Review

The first review for BIG SNOW is in, and it's a star! Says Publishers Weekly,

 ". . . This is another terrific offering from Bean; his subtly rhythmic prose and elegant, astute watercolors hit just the right notes of comedy, suspense, and fantasy. The dream scene of Mom vacuuming the snow out of her drift-covered living room is at once deeply silly and a tribute to the indomitable will of mothers everywhere."

3rd in the Burg

From stoop to steps to desk to roof, come see what new sprouts are pushing back dirt at Bean Illustration. Includes refreshing drinks, an activity for children and work-in-progress in The Steps Shown gallery. Hope you can make it!

This month's open studio: Friday, June 21, 6-9pm.

1320 North 3rd Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102