Claudia McGehee Illustration

Welcome, last month of 2024, flickering in the year’s gloaming …Come the New Year, If you like a little visual reminder celebrating Home in its many forms, be sure to check out my Etsy shop calendar listing. I’m down to the final printing of “Dwelling”, this limited run, annual CMc offering! Thank you for all who supported small businesses this weekend, especially those in the arts and books! Find link to the shop in my bio #etsyseller #etsyillustrators #etsyshop #calendar2025 #illustratedcalendar #illustratredhaiku #haiku #illustrator #claudiamcgeheeillustration #dwelling #home #picturebookillustrator #smallbusinessowner #womanownedbusiness

I love this beautifully designed and written holiday gift guide out today by @naturebookguide. I was very happy to provide the guiding owl, gliding into the contents! Take a look at this thoughtful collection for book lovers on your list. @eerdmansyoungreaders #countingwinter #naturebookguide #naturebooks #natureliterature #naturelit #bookgifts #booksarethebestgifts #readingiscomfort

My 2025 Calendar “Dwelling” is at the local printers (Goodfellows of Iowa City!) and will drop when my Etsy shop opens in a couple weeks. I’ll post more when it’s available, but wanted to let you know to save some space on your gift giving list;) Cheers! #calendar2025 #illustratedcalendar #claudiamcgeheeillustration

Highlighting the varnishing effects m on the cover of the soon-to-be-here picture book “Counting Winter”, written by Nancy White Carlstorm, illustrated by me with @eerdmansyoungreaders @hollyhooverart @amybpolkadot ❄️Out September 25th!

It was a windy morning for a statue unveiling at the The Ranshaw House in North Liberty, IA today! Mosaic artist Kelsi Lynch Art created a sparkling version of Herky, with detailing from my original illustration for Hills Bank and Trust Company Check it out locals! I love the placement of the corn 🌽 at hhis feet, very grounding for this Iowan.

A minute or so from my drawing board this afternoon, finishing up a tribute in scratchboard to Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who captivated hearts during his life this past year, living in the 🌳 wilds of 🌳 of NYC (Central Park and surrounding urban scape). See the NYT nyt for in depth coverage about Flaco. His death may help path the way to new policies on city light pollution that pose many dangers for birds. What a beautiful creature, Flaco. #flaco #eurasianeagleowl #newyorkcity #scratchboard #scraperboard #claudiamcgeheeillustration #drmartindyes #beampaints #nyt

It would have been really handy if they could have brought black bear friends for models;) #picturebookillustration #wip #minnesotahistoricalsocietypress #mollybethgriffin #claudiamcgeheeillustration #picturebookprocess #deerneighbors

Sticking snow today, laying a welcome blanket of slowdown on the land. Get out there and catch a flake or two ##welcomewinter #winter #scratchboard #scraperboard #picturebookmaker #claudiamcgeheeillustration #stevemillerband

Gathering in the new season with good friends. Time for a wee break in the studio to stare into the fires! #wintersolstice #firepitseason #gatherings #solstice

Walking away from fall color today and embracing the evergreen season…This share, an autumn palette version of a last page spread (One Woodland Community) in my early picture book “A Woodland Counting Book” @uiowapress …#onewoodlandcommunity #claudiamcgeheeillustration #universityofiowapress #scratchboard #scraperboard #essdee_uk

I’m early this year! The calendar has dropped. 🗓️ ♥️ As an illustrator/author, it's always a joy to thread both word and picture together. For this year's 2024 calendar offering, I've incorporated a haiku poem and illustration that summon in each of the 12 months. I find haiku, a Japanese short form of poetry, energizing to write and I spontaneously come up with one on my walks. This year’s calendar title is even a haiku! It reflects how I feel about seasonal changes, that each month is a season in itself. Available now on my Etsy site (through my website, address in my bio above). The art is printed from original scratchboard, ink and watercolor pieces, then hand-assembled. A local printer I work with here in Iowa City, Goodfellow Printing, helps perfect color and quality. A diminutive size-6.5" x 8"- I hope these will find a place in your home, or on your gift list for the coming holidays! A shout-out to @melissa_arp for helping me style the calendar photos in her beautiful home!