Embracing Change: From Fine Art 👩🏻‍🎨to Children's Book Illustrator and Paint & Sip 🍷Party 🥳Instructor in three years!

When a path leads you in a different direction what do you do??...........You take it! At 67 why not!

Hi there readers! It's been a while coming, in between illustrations, and being on call for grandchild sitting, which is,of course, a priority! Finally here is a little catch up on what's been happening since Logan BookFest and my very new hobby!😉😁 Honestly though, where does the time go??

Children's books illustrated by Jennifer Scicluna

As you know from reading my few, previous posts, I am a children's book illustrator, working with a lovely group of writers, called

"The Ten Penners!"

Launching our long awaited, first collaborative Children's Adventure book, named "Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers", in 2024 which I happily illustrated and wrote three stories in.

A writing debut I am very proud of. Available on Amazon Australia.

Order your copy today. My duties don't end there. I also create illustrations for two authors who specialize in different genres of children's books. Brian Dale, writes delightful adventure stories for young children. I've been collaborating with Brian for over 11 years, and have just completed illustrating his third book, the second in a series, where the Dingbat family gets into all sorts of mischief! I won't reveal anymore as the book is set to be released mid this year! Stay tuned to my Facebook or Instagram Pages for more updates. You may recall, our first book together was in 2017, "Charlie the Cheeky Spider" which is a charming story about the misadventures of a tiny very cute but cheeky jumping spider. Place your order Here! Following that, the Dingbat family appears in the first book of a series titled "Rule the School," which was released at the end of 2024. the story begins with the Dingbat Children attending a new school, "Hazelwood College", and quickly realise that not everything is as it seems. They soon find themselves witnesses to, and a part of bizarre and unexplainable situations, taking on the challenge of unraveling the mysterious occurrences. It's a true fun story that will capture and entertain all young minds. Place your order Here! Which is why I can't wait for you to read the second book. But Shhh.....Title is still hush hush! 😉

Arnold Van Der Vegt, this is where my illustration style altered to a very different audience. The author he had written a book for young adults, (AKA- YA novels). An intreiguing novel, the sequel to Arnold's first book, 'One Out and Won Back', following the crime solving adventures of siblings. Jeremy and his sister Melissa who become embroiled in a whisky heist."Hooked on Trouble" is an edge of your seat crime adventure where their snooping brings vengence from the theiving gang, implicating the children's dad in the crime. Forced to clear their father's name while he languishes in the police lockup, the siblings battle impossible odds. Available on Amazon Australia. Order your copy today. Here's a sneek peek.

When a path leads you in a different direction what do you do??...........You take it! At 67 why not!

Going back to this question 👆 I am thrilled to announce I host Adult Paint and Sip Parties! & Children's Paint Parties! 👩🏻‍🎨🍷🎉❤️

Yes, as of three years ago, although I love illustrating something lead me to the fork in the road and I took the curved path of FUN! I was asked if I could host and instruct people at a Fundraiser Paint & Sip Party, I had never attempted one before, but I said yes! And I am so thrilled I did! ........I took the path that to me said let's have tons of fun with people and paints! Make people forget their troubles and make them smile, dance, laugh and paint so that's exactly what I am doing! I love what I do! Meeting new people and giving them a fun party celebrating their special events, makes me smile too, I'm out of the house moving, mingling, laughing and teaching! What more could I ask for? Best part is that I come to you - with everthing needed for the painting.

All you need to do is supply some food and invite your guests. BYO drinks is entirely up to you.

Adults - Birthday parties, Team building events, Girls nights out, Luncheons, Bridal showers, Church get together fundraisers, Club Events.

Children's - Birthdays, Dancing clubs, sports clubs the sky's the limit! Each event is different, and catered for you. So there you have it this is what my life has been occupied with over the last three years along with the illustrating. With both adult and childrens' parties behind me I can't wait for this year to be busier with so many more. My Look book has a large range of painting choices to suit your theme or we can create a personlised one for you.

February's Galentine's Paint Party Is ready and waiting for you! Contact me to organise your event today!

With Valentines just around the corner I have Galentines paintings all ready to go for any of you who would love to give it a try! Contact me through my website or message me on my Facebook Page for more information and to book your special Party event!

That's all from me for today Until next time! Take care, read, paint and stay smiling! Live, laugh, Paint and Love - Jennifer Scicluna 👩🏻‍🎨😁