Category Archives: Biz issues

Making a Dummy….

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

I’ve JUST read a wonderfully helpful article with photos on Kathy Temean’s blog about HOW TO MAKE A DUMMY!  all artists should take a look! http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/crafting-a-book-dummy/ There are other ways of course, but this step by step might be SO helpful to start this … Continue reading →

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LOSS

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Such a sad day of creative loss….Maurice Sendak dies at 83 the Times says.  I fail to believe that actually.  He will continue in his books forever….yes he will! My son and artist Jeremy Tugeau began drawing with a sharpie in … Continue reading →

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Artist Interview !

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Please visit the link below for a fun interview with newer artist with CATugeau, Susan Drawbaugh!  http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/illustrator-saturday-susan-drawbaugh/   We love it when Kathy Temean interviews our agency artists….such a great fun job!

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CELEBRATE the Crystal Kite !

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

We’re so excited to announce that our artist PATRICE BARTON and Knopf’s book MINE ! has wond the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Texas/OK regions!!  Patty and all the CATugeau artists are so honored by the peer support!  Congratulations too … Continue reading →

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Social Media uses…for artists:

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

I’ve just returned from a visit to NYC and publishers in the down town area this trip. Always wonderful and encouraging!  One of my quesitons to the editors and ADs I saw was about social media and if THEY used … Continue reading →

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OUT LIKE A LAMB?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Well, it’s been a mild early spring for the most part…in most places.  Not sure March is going out like a lamb, but it’s been a nice month generally!  It makes me think of our changing market…. not what we … Continue reading →

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First Day of Spring!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I am feeling very motivated to comment on the first day of spring….and all it traditionally holds for us!  It’s rather like the first day of school in the Fall and the new box of crayons that always came with that!  … Continue reading →

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Interview with new artist NINA MATA !

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

I’m very happy to share another amazing visual interview from Kathy Temean and her Writing and Illustrating Blog….check out all she does… and enjoy!   NINA MATA http://kathytemean.wordpress.com   Illustrator Saturday – Nina Mata This week I have the pleasure of … Continue reading →

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WELCOME new CAT artists!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Just in time for SPRING ! …..three new artists join the CATugeau Agency.  Nina Mata from NYC with her very lush trade characters (and digitally!); Aaron Anderson, from Austin Tx now, with his almost 3D digital renderings; and Michelle Hazelwood, … Continue reading →

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more BALANCING acts…..

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

As we live life, create our art, ride our bikes….we are always trying to find and hold balance.  But I forgot to mention the NEEDED HELMET (and other pads in strategic places maybe!)  It’s just plain foolish to go on … Continue reading →

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