My new Job

Well, it's official.
I am a professor.

I love it.

That, is also an understatement. I love the students, watching their work develop, and being along for the ride. I love the schedule, while though it's been a LOT of night time prep work, has allowed me to be home most days both before and after school, AND two days a week all-together. I underestimated how much time I would have for other things - but that is ok, cause it all works out.

Turns out, the leap was worth the trip - at least so far. I am learning so much... and it is liberating. I always said I would love to go to school forever, and as a prof - I totally get to. There is so much more give and take in the college classroom, so many ideas and so much inspiration.

Can't wait to see what the next few weeks hold...

Character Design - Grandpa

I am working on an iPad interactive ebook. I am also teaching in animation. I am having my students create their own character designs for their 3rd year projects. I figure it is only fair that I create one too - so here is the beginning of my sketches for GRANDPA!

writers block - a WIP

Not sure where I am going with this...

some sketches

My seven-year-old suffers from writers block. It is becoming a problem.

cutest cousins ever

Favourite part of the day.

My books featured in video!

http://www.cornertolearn.co.uk/storytelling-video.html

This is so cool - Neil, the author of several of the books I have illustrated - live and showing them off to a packed house.

My Vacation

I had big plans for my two-week vacation. I mean BIG plans.

I was going to clean my house, sort out the clothes that don't fit, paint my kitchen, weed my gardens, go to the beach – and maybe take a little trip.

What I ended up doing instead...

Visited with friends - Lots of them; Had a late-night BBQ with our neighbours and kids; Went to a museum; Played in the river; Helped the kids have a lemonade stand; Played in the river; Did not rush; Watched a chipmunk eat an apple core; Went camping; Watched the fireflies in our yard with Mo; Dug up clay at the beach; Built a castle; Climbed a cliff; Went paddling; Looked for crayfish; Roasted marshmallows; Did some sewing; Enjoyed some girl time around the fire; Read a book; Helped some friends; Swam in a pool; Drank lemonade; Had a few nights where I did not work... and so much more...

Is my house clean?
Nope.

Am I happy?
You bet.

I can't wait until next summer when I have the whole time off - and maybe then that to-do list might get done. Till then, I am going to enjoy my moments with my kids, make memories and be present in that time that I have.

New sketches

©2012 Peggy Collins

©2012 Peggy Collins