
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Mini-Guide to Limited Palettes

Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Romania 2024
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Monday, June 19, 2023
Kew Gardens
My book is on the Kew Gardens website!
Apparently, you CAN order it for delivery into the US.
UPDATE!
Book sighting by some of my friends from the chateau residency!
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Sneaky Artist Podcast
I had a wonderful time discussing illustration and sketching with Nishant Jain.
A lot is changing in publishing, illustration, and maybe everything. I have been in the business for 30 years and the one thing you can count on is change. But there is hope.
Monday, June 5, 2023
HADORI STANDS UP Kickstarter
Shari Lyon has decided to release the 4th book of the Read To Me Sing To Me series herself.
I had a wonderful time doing the art for HADORI STANDS UP!
Shari and I first worked together on Paw, Hoofs, and Wings, the official children's book for the San Diego Zoo Centennial.
This is a much more serious book. It is such a beautiful story. It is another book that takes place at night but the art is darker than Paw, Hoofs, and Wings.![]() |
Spread from HADORI STANDS UP |
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Sing with the animals! |
There are some sketch tiers! I know I have a lot of friends who love hippos.
And I LOVE the Sticker Sheet!
Back it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sharilyonhadori/hadori-stands-up-a-childrens-book
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Auckland!
I went to Auckland, New Zealand in April for the Urban Sketchers Symposium. I will do a longer post soon after my deadline crunch but it was an amazing experience!
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Me in Hobbiton |
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Sully, our tour guide to WETA |
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The Symposium Crew |
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My lecture at the Symposium |
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The Social Media team and friends |
This is a taste! More soon!
Friday, May 5, 2023
Faculty Award from NKU
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Drawing Attention

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Sketchy Talk
I started a podcast for my Patreon as I was working on my art book, SKETCHING HERE & EVERYWHERE: MY SKETCHING OBSESSION.
It has been fun talking to other artists and sketchers about sketching, sketchbooks, and creativity.
Since the book will be shipping in March, I am refocusing my Patreon on new publishing projects and will continue the podcast since it is so fun.
Here are the first five episodes.
Join my Patreon for the latest and to see a sneak peek into my publishing ventures!
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Happy Christmas and New Year!
Merry Christmas from the Yule Cat Lads: Conan the Destroyer and Thundarr Thunderpaws!
From me, Troy and Miffy too. She chose not to be illustrated with the boys.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
New Shop!
People were so interested in the mini-palettes Troy and I developed, that I have them available to order online.
You can also still pre-order my book on sketching.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Final Week
It has been a whirlwind! Even though the book is funded, the Kickstarter lasts for one more week!
We have unveiled some cool SKETCH goals! I really hope we unlock the $10.000 one for the PDF booklet on palettes. I am already experimenting.
I am also donating a tree for each backer through One Tree Planted. They are a non-profit dedicated to reforestation. My friend Ryan Claytor did it for his Kickstarter and it is a fantastic idea!
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Alp Nik
My latest book from Werd & Weber just came out!



Sunday, October 23, 2022
Sketching Here & Everywhere: My Sketching Obsession
The Kickstarter for my book launches this week!
Here is a sneak peek at the video. The footage was shot by Tony Moorman and the music is by Hans Wald.
You will be able to pre-order here: mysketchingobsession.com
Add your email address to the mailing list to get notified when it is available for pre-order.
We also will have this mini-palette available with the book that my husband Troy and I developed.
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Mini-palette in action! |
Monday, August 22, 2022
The Return to Kew Gardens
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Final Book Cover!
Join the mailing list to be notified when it is available.
OR
Back my Patreon to get the behind-the-scenes look plus you can commission a sketch!
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Join My Mailing List!
Sketching Here and Everywhere, My Sketching Obsession is launching this summer.
I have it chock full of sketching and material tips, anecdotes, and sketches
SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE!
One of the first 100 subscribers is in the running for a free pet portrait!
Friday, April 22, 2022
New Website!