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Sheila McGraw
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Canadian in the strange land of Texas! Politics? ...nail biting. Illustrator/writer of children's books, author of murder mysteries, painter, graphic designer, and entrepreneur. Sometimes I draw nudes!
All artwork is ©... please don't reproduce.
A beautifully written article in the New York Times about Robert Munsch, author of the book, Love You Forever, which I had the privilege of illustrating.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
When Dementia Steals the Imagination of a Children’s Book Writer
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Happy Caturday! It's International Cat day...
August 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It's a warning, not an instruction manual...
May 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Happy #Caturday ...My book, "Pussycats Everywhere!" is a must-have for all cat loving kids. When her cat, Mr. Whiskers, goes missing, Karen posts posters but neglects to describe her cat. She is soon the host to 37 felines... A sweet story with a satisfying ending. Available at the usual outlets.
April 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Posting a mix of art and books. My latest, "Of Love and Pies"... What happens whenever saying "I Love You" brings heaps of pies? It's a sticky conundrum with a sweet twist of an ending.
April 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Life drawings! I love Prismacolor pencils on paper for these 2-hour studies.

#lifedrawing #prismacolor #art #artist #study
April 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Going through some of my old oils... This one: Magnolia and a blue and white vase.

#oilpainter #stillLife #art #floral #fineart #artist #painter
April 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#kidlitartpostcard They say books are recession-proof. Unfortunately, we're probably about to test that theory. Please buy books!
April 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Happy #kidlitpostcardday ... They say books are recession proof. We're about to find out... Please buy books!
April 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
#Caturday Shameless self-promotion alert! For all cat lovers, "Pussycats Everywhere"... a young girl's cat is missing! She puts up posters but neglects to describe her cat. Soon she has 37 cats. A fun story with a sweet twist. Available at all the usual locations.
April 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Reposted by Sheila McGraw
oh, Canada 😍
April 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
More textile design for the Love You Forever® brand. Coming in May. Cats tiptoeing through the tulips, from the children's book, Love You Forever, plus a few new ones. Images are ©...
April 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
An illustration from the 80s. This was for the now-defunct Creeds Furs in Toronto. I loved drawing fashion. Apparently, judging by the crease, I folded this drawing (ouch).
April 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Came across a bunch of fashion illustrations from the 80s. This one was for Via Condotti in Toronto, an ad that ran in the Globe and Mail. Look at those shoulders!
April 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Another fashion illustration from the 80s.
April 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Sorry to introduce politics, but as a Canadian living in Texas, it's been jaw dropping to watch Trump's out-of-left-field attack on Canada. Where is this "Canamosity" (haha! I just made that word up) ... but seriously, where did this come from? Why? Canada is lucky to have Carney.
April 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
More fabric designs (coming in May) inspired by my illustrations in the children's book "Love You Forever" (author Bob Munsch)...
April 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Having sooo much fun today designing fabrics for the Love You Forever® brand. Coming in May, available on Spoonflower.com!
March 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I'm new here (like many) Thanks for your patience while I get the feel of this site. It's already sooo refreshing compared to the murk of X. To start off, some art... oil on canvas 60" x 36".
November 15, 2024 at 11:53 PM