A comfy chair, a good cup of coffee and some imagination....
Welcome to Picture Kitchen Studio!
Fresh-baked Imagination with Every Delightful Illustration. Home Page of Children's Book Illustrator Kim Sponaugle
Children's Magazine Illustrations from Picture Kitchen Studio
New Book Releases
"An Angel's First Job" written by Carol Gustke for Dragonfly Publishing.What a fun book to illustrate!It can be purchased at www.dragonflypubs.com
Benny & Marshmallow A Day of Mischief written by Elisabeth Matulewicz and just released from Ithaca Press
STUBBY'S DESTINY - coming Summer 2008
Stubby's Destiny (2008)An orphaned donkey feels he has been "born wrong" and desperately hopeless until he is chosen to carry a King on his back. A must-read for children whose hearts have been broken. Guaranteed to bring a smile to their face and the Balm of Gilead to their wounded spirits. Buy Stubby's Destiny Online
Angel Eyes - Coming Summer 2008
Written by Dixie Phillips
Angel Eyes (2008)An inspirational children's book illustrated by Kim Sponaugle and published by Guardian Angel Publishing. Kennedy and Tristan are two mischievous cherubs, who give us a peek behind the scenes of Heaven, showing what the angels must have felt when their beloved Prince Emmanuel left the Celestial City and came to Earth. Little hearts will be charmed for Jesus as they see how He left Heaven and came to Earth so when they left Earth they could come live with Him in Heaven forever. Buy Angel Eyes Online
Tristan announcing the news!
Prince Emmanuel has been born in Bethlehem!
Interview with Author DIXIE PHILLIPS
Dixie, what inspired you to write "Stubby's Destiny?" My husband and I have been in fulltime ministry for nearly thirty years. We have a special love for children. After seeing so many precious little ones, who came from difficult circumstances, question whether they were “born wrong” and also question whether God could use them because they didn’t have a godly heritage, I wanted to write a book of hope. I sat down one day and “Stubby’s Destiny” was born.
What would you like children to come away with after they read your book? I want them to know that it doesn’t matter how you start this life, but how you finish that makes all the difference.
What kind of stories do you think children need the most? We live in a society of “dysfunctional orphans”. Many are being raised by someone other than their parents. They may not live in orphanages, and many have been left to fin for themselves. This neglect and rejection leaves big holes in their souls and sends them looking for love in all the wrong places. I think children need more inspirational stories filled with hope. They need to know that their lives are precious to their Heavenly Father and that He will be the Father they have always wanted.
Dixie, you write for adults and for children. Which type of writing do you find the most challenging, and which do you find the most fun? I’m ministry-minded to a fault and probably need to take some classes on setting “boundaries” in life, but I really enjoy writing inspirational stories for both adults and children.
Where do you find inspiration for your stories? God blessed me with two of the most wonderful grandmothers in the whole world. My mother’s mother had such a love for poor children. When I was just a little girl, she gave me a sample, a living example of compassion. She took me with her to nursing homes and her kitchen was a soup kitchen for anyone who needed a meal. She has been gone for eight years, but even though she’s dead - her life resonates in my soul.
Other works from Dixie Phillips
Dixie Phillips and her pastor-husband, Paul, have been shaping little souls for Jesus for nearly thirty years. They embrace the belief that children are like wet cement and full of potentiality. Because of Dixie ’s love for children, she has written two ministry resource books. Glimpses of Heaven is a heartwarming Christmas or Easter program written from two mischievous cherubs’ point of view. This delightful play is guaranteed to warm the coldest heart.
Dixie has also written More Speeches and Recitations for Young Children, as a ministry resource for children's workers, who are in charge of seasonal programs. Written with simplicity and minimum props, this book will help churches of all sizes have a successful program. Dixie is convinced as the children minister through drama, they will steal some hearts along the way. Both books were published by Abingdon Press.
Coming in July 2008! NATALIE'S ARK
On the day Natalie Nash turned 13-years-old, she pledged to herself she would fear no more. Then the levy broke, and she was swept away in a flood of biblical proportions... but, she was not alone. Joined by fury and feathered companions who assume the art of speech in a small ancient rowboat, Natalie rediscovers the power of faith on her journey home. Written by Authors, Kevin Scott Collier & Kristen Collier. Coming Summer 2008 through Living Waters Publishing!
"Mike Duffy and His Adventures with the World's Smallest Person - Judgement Day!" Book 2 is out!
Written by Peter Vogel for Llumina Press
Black line art illustrations from the new "Mike Duffy" Book
Fun things drawn in Picture Kitchen Studio!
unicorns
Tickling soldiers
Tibetan princess
The world's smallest person
spunky kids
soccer kids
rats that like to romp!
pregnant mommies
People of faith
naughty little boys
monkeys that like to drink tea
loveable babies
kids of all colors
humble donkeys
high-minded horses
grandmas and grandpas
God's wonderful creation
friends at a campfire
Freckled face kids
flying horses
excited veggies
dragons who like decorating
child-like angels
cats taking adventures
cats needing a home
candy-dot-making robots
brave boys and bullies
big dogs, little dogs of all kinds
Bible characters
abandoned rocking horses
a red-head that lost her doll!
A mom that makes old things new
a lovely Kingdom
A cotton candy princess
A clumsy chef
a boy who bought his mom a dream
Kim is part of the Collier Creative Group -
CCG is a cooperative artist and illustrator agency founded by children's book author and artist Kevin Scott Collier, artist of over 50 published titles.
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