tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44040315533607165042024-03-13T07:20:28.316-07:00alley cats and driftersalley cats and driftersJamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-58950293818210357762018-10-19T11:58:00.001-07:002018-10-21T06:43:32.426-07:00Boulevard Books and Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Had a wonderful morning with the kids and families at Boulevard
Elementary, Shaker Heights. Alex the bright kiddo next to me here, was
pointing out all the New York buildings in <i>Up in the Leaves </i>by
name! He later told me it was the best book he had ever seen. : ) Many
thanks to Boulevard Elementary for having us and to Mac’s Backs-Books
for your 40 years on Coventry and for your dedicated support of local
authors & illustrators. Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-22530685679830075482018-10-05T11:38:00.000-07:002018-10-06T10:25:10.533-07:00Outside My Window<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On shelves today! Written by Linda Ashman and published by <a href="https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/5465/outside-my-window.aspx">Eerdmans</a>, <i>Outside My Window</i> is a bright and happy trip around the world, sparked by one illuminating question.<br />
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Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-6100906299147079232018-03-06T13:24:00.004-08:002018-03-06T13:24:50.754-08:00Up in the Leaves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-37320795119904858132016-12-31T15:22:00.001-08:002016-12-31T15:22:18.580-08:00Happy New Years!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-80949676672744373932016-11-28T08:58:00.000-08:002016-11-28T09:34:00.336-08:00Usborne Slot-together Theatre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-82246284390148817492016-02-06T09:30:00.003-08:002016-02-06T09:31:39.822-08:00NAACP Image Awards 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
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Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-29548501827113453572015-12-31T15:00:00.002-08:002015-12-31T15:00:48.936-08:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Make a statement and show some love for the teachers that have inspired you and helped you to shine. I designed this a few years back while watching the coverage of striking teachers in Wisconsin and Chicago. I wanted to create something positive that spoke to the dedicated teachers I knew growing up. T-shirts, coffee mugs, and more with the design are now available in time for Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8, at <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/theteachersapple">Cafepress </a>and <a href="http://www.society6.com/jameychristoph">Society6</a>. A portion of each purchase will go to art education at the International Child Art Foundation (ICAF) in memory of my mom Connie Christoph, an elementary school art teacher of 30 years. She taught from a motorized wheel chair when ALS took her ability to stand and continued to make art with her students the last months of her life. Please share your own inspiring teacher stories. Thanks!</div>
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To say I idolized Charlie Chaplin growing up doesn't quite capture the feeling, I wanted to be Charlie Chaplin! <span style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday old friend-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just received great news! I am a competition winner in the 2015 Communication Arts Illustration Annual. My favorite spread from our new children’s book about Gordon Parks will appear in the magazines’ March/April issue. Happy and so appreciative for the great exposure! </span></div>
Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-61761510811451798192015-02-13T09:25:00.003-08:002015-06-04T10:48:43.613-07:00Gordon Parks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About a year ago, I received an email inquiry about a job, a children’s book about the pioneer 20th century photographer Gordon Parks. Regrettably I knew very little about the man, but a quick google search revealed his remarkable story. His still birth and miraculous resuscitation by the family physician Dr. Gordon, his humble beginnings in a segregated school room in Kansas, the tragic loss of his mom at age 15, and finally the racism he encountered all along the way. And then there were his beautiful photos, </span>glamorous, vintage, and provocative, each so powerful, <span style="font-family: inherit;">spanning his accomplished 75-year career. An inspired and poetic manuscript written by Caldecott Medal Honoree Carole Boston Weatherford arrived later that afternoon along with a contract– I had the night to think everything over. I knew this was an incredible opportunity, but it came with a few tough questions. Did I have the time to take this on? It was shaping up to be a very busy January and I had just signed on to illustrate four children’s books for another publisher. Could I complete it in time? It had a very tight schedule. ...and most importantly, did I have the chops for something like this, could I do Gordon’s story justice? Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep that night. Fellow freelancers, I’m sure you know the feeling.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">At the time we were living Annapolis, Maryland and our days often began at the City Dock Starbucks, located at the town’s picturesque harbor. I’ll never forget that morning, I was walking along the shoreline tired and lost in thought and soon found myself at the <i>Alex Haley Memorial</i>, a group of bronze statues with the esteemed novelist of <i>Roots </i>seated on a bench and reading to children. I was familiar with the arrangement, but something special caught my eye that morning, a nearby plaque that concludes with these words, <i>“Take time to share heritage stories with children so they can pass on their proud heritage and learn respect for the heritage of others.” </i>At that moment, I knew I had to take time to help tell Gordon's story, I’m grateful for the opportunity.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">You can purchase copies of the book from the publisher, Albert Whitman & Company <a href="http://www.albertwhitman.com/content.cfm/bookdetails/Gordon-Parks">here. </a></span><br />
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Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-70416863234441234032015-02-06T20:22:00.004-08:002015-02-07T10:40:44.656-08:00jameychristoph.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am excited today to share a link to my new website, <a href="http://jameychristoph.com./">jameychristoph.com</a> Check it out to see many of the projects I have shared here, all under one umbrella, and a few new ones too!</div>
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Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-8152176262282489512014-12-30T11:06:00.001-08:002014-12-30T11:16:52.231-08:00You Can't Take It With You 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Special thanks to Serino/Cone and the <i>You Can't Take It With You</i> Production Manager for the amazing job and an awesome night in NYC!Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-15304585430016396142014-12-05T09:20:00.002-08:002014-12-05T09:20:46.001-08:00New and Fun Kitanai Children's Books!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First look at our new children's books coming out in early 2015! You can even pre-order them on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kitanai-Cavity-Kitanais-Healthy-Habits/dp/1479561126/ref=sr_1_16?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417799210&sr=1-16">Amazon</a>!</div>
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December has arrived and with the holidays right around the corner, I'm doubtful I'll get the chance to take this jolly guy to finish. But maybe that's okay, there's something about this sketch that seems more magical anyhow– Happy Holidays! </div>
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I recently had the chance to play around a bit, in between jobs, and came up with this little guy. Let's call him Andy.</div>
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Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-70300312627818367082014-11-05T07:51:00.000-08:002014-11-21T08:08:35.988-08:00Make your own Kitanai! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">With work officially ‘all wrapped up’ on my latest children’s book series, featuring Kitanai the Origami Dog. I wanted to send out little thank you notes to those individuals that made these books possible. These guys are shipping out today! I also wanted to share instructions for making your own origami puppy. Please send any pics of your creations, I would love to be able to post your submissions!</span><br />
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Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-28060910335585307312014-11-04T07:29:00.001-08:002014-11-04T07:32:48.133-08:00Vote Today!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My Sister and I created this image for my nephew’s recent birthday party. His favorite holiday is Halloween. How COOL is that? Everyone was encouraged to come in fanciful costume and I thought it would be fun to share today. Happy Halloween from the whole wild gang!</span>Jamey Christophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410262706743964509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404031553360716504.post-81694001869304837972014-10-29T10:08:00.001-07:002014-10-30T10:27:39.725-07:00an unlikely, though welcome homecoming :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Our new house in Cleveland Heights, about half way in between Cedar Lee & Coventry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Spirited Fall hiking at nearby Chagrin Falls, with lots of muddy paws.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Cedar Lee Marquee, my favorite place in town.</span></div>
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Well we've packed up the circus and moved back to Ohio! My partner Brad is going to med school in the area and I came along for the ride. We've been away for a few years, but something about this place feels like coming home– always surprising for this native Floridan. We have a history in Cleveland, we both started out here after school, met in '03 (had coffee at Stone Oven on our first date), and welcomed the crazy dogs into our lives a few years later. Thankfully, very little has changed in the neighborhood and I suspect you'll be hearing more about it in future posts. In the meantime, it's been a fun couple of months catching up with friends and visiting the old favorite spots. Hope your Fall is a colorful one too. </div>
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The <a href="http://youcanttakeitwithyoubroadway.com/">show</a> officially opened this week and it's all ready making fireworks on Broadway! These Sycamore family possessions were created to assist with television and web marketing and seem like a good indication of a pretty fun and wild show!<br />
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