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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

More Word on the Street! I'll be reading from my book IF I COULD DRAW and then doing a fun drawing workshop at the Activity Tent from 3:00 - 3:45, on Saturday Sept 26th!

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thinking a lot about this little cutie.

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The perfect gift for child artists! And isn't every child an artist at heart?

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If this is Saturday, I must be in Burlington! Another book signing day. Woot!

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Really looking forward to my favourite season. Fall in love with the cool and the colours...

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Super fun day today signing copies of IF I COULD DRAW at the Markham Indigo! Loved meeting all the adorable kids and their parents.

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Another book signing this Saturday August 29th! Come see me at the Markville Indigo from 12-4. More IF I COULD DRAW fun!

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Did you know that I also do pet portraits? A recent painting for a satisfied customer. Little Tully is so sweet. Such a joy to paint. So if you need a pet portrait, drop me a line! 🙂

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Getting into the book-signing state of mind.

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It was just a matter of time. Stay tuned...

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Looking forward to seeing lots of friendly faces at the Erin Mills Indigo this Saturday, 11-4! :)

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Woot! I'll be signing copies of IF I COULD DRAW at Erin Mills Indigo this Saturday, 11-4! Say hi if you're in the 'hood! 🙂

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hello, Summer! Painting outside a lot this summer. Good for the soul. 🙂

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Another Summer project -- I made this! It looks so pretty when a summer breeze blows by.

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Another Summer project. This one will take all Summer because I need to take a lot of back breaks. But so much fun!

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Everybody should have a Whatchamacallit for their back deck.

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Getting ready to do a writing workshop for a group of 9-12 yr olds this morning. Excited, but as per usual, also nervous. Presentations & workshops are few & far between these days, so I'm a bit out of practice. Hope it all comes back!

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I've been busy... hoo boy I'm tired. This was our old boring bench that I have transformed into a colourful sitting experience! I do plan on painting flowers, but I need to take a break from detailed flower work for a bit, to give my eyes a rest. Stay tuned for more summer projects!

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Character sketch for a story. The texture is odd b/c I was working on bond paper before moving to watercolour paper. I'm also finishing up another story which involves working digitally in Photoshop. Do other artists do this? Toggle between trad illustration & digital work? #kidlit #kidlitart #gnome

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy Canada Day! Stay cool, eh.

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A happy little corner. You can buy metal art with cute words at a variety of online garden shops, but it's more fun to make it yourself. 🙂 #OutdoorArt #FolkArt #Art #GardenArt

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Some less detail-oriented chair work for fun. I've had this chair for many years (another freebie!) & I decided it needed a lift. I love daisies. In the words of Kathleen Kennedy from You've Got Mail: "I love daisies. They're so friendly. Don't you think daisies are the friendliest flower?"

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DC Canada Education Publishing @dceducation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you, Helen, for the lovely review! We hope everyone loves this book by @stormsy.bsky.social as much as you did :) Full review: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/if-i... Shop the book: dc-canada.ca/products/if-...

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Such a thoughtful, insightful review of my newest book, IF I COULD DRAW... I'm overwhelmed! :)

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

First chair done! The details take longer than I had expected, plus it sure does a number on my back. And I decided to repaint another small outdoor chair. Stay tuned.... #FolkArt #TolePainting #Chair #Colour #Crafts

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy First Day of Summer! Celebrate with a sunny book! #kidlit #kidlitart #Summer #Sun #SunnyDays

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The first painting session finished! Next comes the flowers! Woot!

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Portrait of the artist as a middle-aged woman.

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

On my walk with Guy today, I saw these beauties and could not resist! My plan is to do more fun outdoor painting this summer, which will include painting these guys! Can't wait! Watch this space... #FreeChairs #FolkArt #FolkArtChairs

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Very charming picture book about a child's love of sticks, but so much more. The love between a mother & child, & how a child grows over time. Sweet, clever, funny. I love the limited palette & the delicious textures in the art. Written & illustrated by E.B. Goodale. #kidlit #kidlitart

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Pretty poppies at the local market. Beauty is never hard to find! #Flowers #Poppy #Poppies

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It was time for another Royal Fox. Ok, back to working on submissions... #Fox #Foxes #RoyalFox #Royalty #Gouache #Painting

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The cover for the Indonesian-language ebook edition of Never Let You Go! The ebook is part of a collection on the Indonesian Ministry of Education’s website for educators: Penjaring - Penerjemahan Daring. Never Let You Go was published in 2013. Thank goodness for foreign sales! #kidlit #kidlitart

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

A wonderful picture book. Charming, sweet & funny. Great word play & pacing & delightful illustrations. Love the different perspectives & storyboarding. Congratulations, Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social & Mike Deas! Published by Orca Books. @orcabook.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #Friendship

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I wonder how King Charles feels about gnomes in his gardens? #KingCharles #Gnomes #Garden #Gardens #Flowers

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

"Determine what scares your character more than anything in the world. Then, give them something worse to fear. That’s your story." -- Aubrey Hartman (author of The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest)

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It's going to be a wet rainy weekend so why not post a sunny picture book all about a dog and a gardener? The Dog's Gardener is about a day in the life of a happy dog named Dutch, and his lovely owner as they enjoy a beautiful day in a garden. #Dog #Dogs #Garden #Gardens #Gardener #Friendship

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Another peek at my new picture book, IF I COULD DRAW... published by DC Canada Education Publishing! #kidlit #kidlitart #drawing #art #creativity #collaboration

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