The making of a mascot...
Binkwee the BNCWI mascot
If you've been reading my blog for a while, then you know that I am very interested in writing and illustrating children's books. And, you may have noticed from my sidebar that I am a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
Bink-Oui (Binkwee's artist counterpart)
Well, in addition to SCBWI, I belong to a local writing group called BNCWI (Buffalo Niagara Children's Writers and Illustrators). I have discovered that the kidlit community is very welcoming, supportive, encouraging, and helpful. I have met so many wonderful writers and illustrators, and have made so many friends through both groups! So, when one of BNCWI's founders asked me if I would like to help out and freshen up the group's website, it was a no-brainer... I was thrilled. The first thing I decided to do was create a BNCWI (pronounced Binkwee) mascot...
I started by sketching some book loving buffaloes. Once I had decided on one, I named him Binkwee and drew him reading in a barrel headed for the edge of Niagara Falls.
If you love reading as much as Binkwee does, I'm sure you can relate to being so engrossed in a book that you lose sight of everything else going on around you!
I first created Binkwee (and Bink-Oui) almost a year ago, and since then they have been very busy celebrating friend's book launches...
Encouraging people to vote...
Decorating for the holidays...
And tomorrow, Binkwee (and the rest of our very excited city) will be cheering for our home team, The Buffalo Bills, as they play in their first play-off game in 17 years...
Go Bills!!!
If you've been reading my blog for a while, then you know that I am very interested in writing and illustrating children's books. And, you may have noticed from my sidebar that I am a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
Well, in addition to SCBWI, I belong to a local writing group called BNCWI (Buffalo Niagara Children's Writers and Illustrators). I have discovered that the kidlit community is very welcoming, supportive, encouraging, and helpful. I have met so many wonderful writers and illustrators, and have made so many friends through both groups! So, when one of BNCWI's founders asked me if I would like to help out and freshen up the group's website, it was a no-brainer... I was thrilled. The first thing I decided to do was create a BNCWI (pronounced Binkwee) mascot...
I started by sketching some book loving buffaloes. Once I had decided on one, I named him Binkwee and drew him reading in a barrel headed for the edge of Niagara Falls.
If you love reading as much as Binkwee does, I'm sure you can relate to being so engrossed in a book that you lose sight of everything else going on around you!
I first created Binkwee (and Bink-Oui) almost a year ago, and since then they have been very busy celebrating friend's book launches...
Encouraging people to vote...
Decorating for the holidays...
And tomorrow, Binkwee (and the rest of our very excited city) will be cheering for our home team, The Buffalo Bills, as they play in their first play-off game in 17 years...
Go Bills!!!
cute mascot!
ReplyDeleteSooo adorable! What a wonderful character who looks full of like! Book loving buffaloes are the best :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant cute illustrations Kristin, I can certainly relate to being involved in a book, but unfortunately not recently. You've reminded me just how much I love to read. I really must find a good read...and soon :D
ReplyDeleteI love this! :)
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