tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post2120155779828941357..comments2024-02-25T10:47:13.049-05:00Comments on Susanna Leonard Hill: Meet Steven Petruccio, Author/Illustrator - And A Giveaway!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-67089434880404423932012-07-19T15:55:01.697-04:002012-07-19T15:55:01.697-04:00So glad you enjoyed meeting Steven and seeing his ...So glad you enjoyed meeting Steven and seeing his art, Jarm!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-15089435961010798792012-07-19T15:52:13.092-04:002012-07-19T15:52:13.092-04:00I'm touched, Steven, not only by your father&#...I'm touched, Steven, not only by your father's artistic input in your life, but your willingness to mentor others. Fantastic! I'm impressed with the care you've taken to detailing your animal illustrations. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!Jarmila V. Del Bocciohttp://4ambassadorsofchrist.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-74745882817862944422012-07-19T05:46:40.549-04:002012-07-19T05:46:40.549-04:00What a wonderful story, Patricia! Thank you so mu...What a wonderful story, Patricia! Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and share it! Steven really is great, isn't he? One of the first times I met him was at a conference where I had to be on a panel. I'm accustomed to doing presentations with children, but adults scare the bejeesus out of me :) I was SO nervous!!! But Steven was sitting in the front row, and he was so nice - I just pretended I was talking to him and the whole thing went fine! (Of course, afterwords I couldn't remember a single word I said, but apparently I got through it well :)) Thanks again for stopping by to read!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-63388486194897602172012-07-18T21:06:59.314-04:002012-07-18T21:06:59.314-04:00Wow, was I thrilled to read your interview with St...Wow, was I thrilled to read your interview with Steven. I was an adult student at Marist College (as well as working in the Office of Human Resources) when I took Steven's class "Fundamentals of Art and Design" back in the Spring semester of 1996. I was going for my Integrative Major degree and was still nervous about taking classes as a new adult student. Steven was fantastic! He put me completely at ease and restored my confidence in my ability to complete the course (and pass with flying colors LOL). Due to Steven's influence, I decided to continue with art courses and graduated with Art as one of my majors. Thank you Steven, for a wonderful experience. By the way, you autographed a book for my grandson when he was 2 years old. He is now 16. How time flies. I just retired from Marist on May 31, 2012 after 26 years and am enjoying every minute. Enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to meet you again soon. Take care.<br /><br />Patricia A. OswaldPatricia Oswaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-76055035147298994022012-07-18T21:02:28.294-04:002012-07-18T21:02:28.294-04:00Wow, was I thrilled to read your interview with St...Wow, was I thrilled to read your interview with Steven. I was an adult student at Marist College (as well as working in the Office of Human Resources) when I took Steven's class "Fundamentals of Art and Design" back in the Spring semester of 1996. I was going for my Intergrative Major degree and was still nervous about taking classes as a new adult student. Steven was fantastic! He put me completely at ease and restored my confidence in my ability to complete the course (and pass with flying colors LOL). Due to Steven's influence, I decided to continue with art courses and graduated with Art as one of my majors. Thank you Steven, for a wonderful experience. By the way, you autographed a book for my grandson when he was 2 years old. He is now 16. How time flies. I just retired from Marist on May 31, 2012 after 26 years at Marist and enjoying every minute. Enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to meet you again soon. Take care. Patricia A. OswaldPatricia Oswaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-43288789215103505662012-07-17T15:38:28.733-04:002012-07-17T15:38:28.733-04:00Hi Steven - thank YOU so much for a great intervie...Hi Steven - thank YOU so much for a great interview and for taking time out of your busy day to hop over and answer Erik's question! i think everyone really enjoyed getting to know you and your work! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-27828458110235613052012-07-17T15:34:59.279-04:002012-07-17T15:34:59.279-04:00Hi Susanna. Thanks so much for the opportunity to ...Hi Susanna. Thanks so much for the opportunity to share a bit about me and what I do with your audience. Speaking of your audience...Thank You all for taking time to read and comment on the interview. Someone asked for a bit of advice for young people who want to become illustrators so here it is...DRAW, DRAW, DRAW and when you're done, DRAW some more.( Young authors replace DRAW with WRITE). Nothing is more important than practicing your craft even before you get technical training. Your creative work should be what you want it to be so become comfortable with the way you draw or paint (or write). Remember, if you're not satisfied you can always get training to learn more or new techniques but don't give up just because your work is not like everyone else's. Oh yea, have fun!Steven James Petruccionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-57167213449443488182012-07-17T07:00:16.370-04:002012-07-17T07:00:16.370-04:00I think your kids would love it, Pam!I think your kids would love it, Pam!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-61086775389065451142012-07-17T06:56:09.341-04:002012-07-17T06:56:09.341-04:00Glad you liked it, Cally! :)Glad you liked it, Cally! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-82040812580632046982012-07-17T06:55:38.488-04:002012-07-17T06:55:38.488-04:00Research is an aspect of illustration that I think...Research is an aspect of illustration that I think a lot of people (who aren't illustrators :)) don't really think about... Pretty much any book might require research into something I would think!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-108924337002535072012-07-17T03:02:16.557-04:002012-07-17T03:02:16.557-04:00I appreciate your level of committment and the fac...I appreciate your level of committment and the fact that you still consider yourself a student of sorts. This was a great interview. I learned a lot. I'd like a copy of your book and find the perfect music to accompany it and share with the early learners in my music & literacy program. I think it would be fun showing them the level of detail in your illustrations. Best to you.Pamela_courtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-89063469189564105432012-07-17T00:04:55.959-04:002012-07-17T00:04:55.959-04:00Thanks for introducing us to Steven, Susanna. Twas...Thanks for introducing us to Steven, Susanna. Twas a very informative and entertaining interview! :-)Cally Jacksonhttp://twitter.com/callyjacksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-65118031892014985302012-07-16T23:51:33.880-04:002012-07-16T23:51:33.880-04:00I love that you do research to make sure your illu...I love that you do research to make sure your illustrations are accurate. My husband also taught himself to draw by studying and copying comic books.Traxelrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-15550220530638042472012-07-16T22:05:33.297-04:002012-07-16T22:05:33.297-04:00So glad you enjoyed it, Teri! Thanks for reading ...So glad you enjoyed it, Teri! Thanks for reading and commenting :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-936038854432552982012-07-16T21:23:53.419-04:002012-07-16T21:23:53.419-04:00Steven, Thank you for the encouraging and informat...Steven, Thank you for the encouraging and informative interview!Terinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-56949674457526096872012-07-16T19:42:38.547-04:002012-07-16T19:42:38.547-04:00It's beautiful Delores - I know because the si...It's beautiful Delores - I know because the signed copy is sitting right here on my desk, waiting for some lucky person to win :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-14874674915812614092012-07-16T19:41:33.740-04:002012-07-16T19:41:33.740-04:00You are so funny, Stina! :)You are so funny, Stina! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-87393237325131244452012-07-16T19:12:55.889-04:002012-07-16T19:12:55.889-04:00Pizza is always an option. This would be an idea...Pizza is always an option. This would be an ideal book to share with my grands.thefeatherednestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-80479635659942891292012-07-16T19:05:34.991-04:002012-07-16T19:05:34.991-04:00Thanks, Susanna and Steven, for the great intervie...Thanks, Susanna and Steven, for the great interview. I read a lot of author interviews in which they talk about how they got their start. It's nice to hear from illustrators too. <br /><br />I had more comments to make, but my brain went blank when I saw the pictures you drew when you were 14, Steven. *fans self*Stina Lindenblatthttp://www.stinalindenblatt.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-82269892851738633912012-07-16T17:57:33.358-04:002012-07-16T17:57:33.358-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview, Vivian....I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview, Vivian. Steven is amazing, isn't he? I also love that cowboy photo - I have one of my husband at about the same age that looks surprisingly like that :) As for you pitch, no worries - I have all the info :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-68908569042090633252012-07-16T17:48:45.054-04:002012-07-16T17:48:45.054-04:00Thank you, Susanna...for snaring such an amazing i...Thank you, Susanna...for snaring such an amazing interview with Steven Petruccio! Hi Steven...thank you for sharing so much of your journey. I totally agree that to be able to do <br />what you love and love what you do is the essence of a blissful <br />existence! Love the cowboy photo...I was a Brooklyn stoop-sitter in my early days. :)<br />Thanks, Susanna, for the pitch plug...yup...it will be me and a picture book hopeful on Wednesday. ;) Let me know if you can't find the info!Vivian Kirkfieldhttp://www.viviankirkfield.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-44687839370298828842012-07-16T15:41:53.301-04:002012-07-16T15:41:53.301-04:00Thanks for stopping by to read and comment, Nancy!...Thanks for stopping by to read and comment, Nancy! I think you're going to be next up in this author interview series! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-3633286018452734422012-07-16T15:40:49.308-04:002012-07-16T15:40:49.308-04:00As I've mentioned elsewhere, I really cannot d...As I've mentioned elsewhere, I really cannot draw, so I am awed by Steven's ability! I have never seen a puffer inflate either, but I bet it's something!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-60407596015643484312012-07-16T15:38:49.653-04:002012-07-16T15:38:49.653-04:00I love to do research for my animal (and other) bo...I love to do research for my animal (and other) books--probably way too much. It was intriguing to read about how much research Steven does to get those fabulously accurate details in his natural science illustrations. The research certainly pays off--his artwork is amazing (I'm "lucky" I can draw stick figures)!Animalauthornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-35979464553767522912012-07-16T15:23:49.627-04:002012-07-16T15:23:49.627-04:00We do own "Dolphin's First Day" and ...We do own "Dolphin's First Day" and it is lushly cool and beautifully depicts the dolphins! Nice to learn more about this talented illustrator.<br /><br />"Puffer's Surprise" sounds cute. The kids' dentist has a fishtank with a puffer, but we have never seen him self-inflate!Cathy Mealeyhttp://bildebok.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com