Meet the Artist #11

As part of the hoopla around our second-ever public exhibition of illustrations by SCBWI WWA artists, Update will post a mini-profile of each*—in completely random order—between now and the exhibit's closure in early January. Read about 'em here, or check them ALL out online here, or go see their work in person at the Washington State Convention Center! You can even shake their hands on Dec. 12 at our Holiday Gathering! (More info and registration here.)

Anne Belov

Why did you choose to submit your particular piece of art?
I picked this piece of art from my (as yet unpublished) picture book, Pandamorphosis, because I've been working on it and been totally immersed in it for the past three to four years. This scene takes place near the middle of the story, where the chaos is beginning to reach panda-monium. I love the little panda playing with the slipper.

What does being part of SCBWI mean to you?
SCBWI is a refuge for those of us who love and create children's literature—in much the same way that books were a refuge for me when I was growing up.

What is your favorite picture book from childhood?
I remember having a picture book about pandas, though I don't remember the name. Although it is not a picture book, the illustrations and the philosophy of Winnie the Pooh make it still one of my all-time favorites.

Fun fact: Anne is the founder of The Institute for Contemporary Panda Satire. Learn more, and see more images, on STQRY here.

*excluding only those lazy bones or privacy freaks who don't answer our email questions, of course. We love them anyway.