Interview with Illustrator and Author, Tracy Campbell

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Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by my blog! It is my pleasure to introduce to you my friend, and an awesome Artist, Illustrator, and Author, Tracy Campbell. Tracy is displaying her whimsical illustrations on greeting cards for us today, as well as on the cover of a book she has written.

Please read through the interview as it will reveal what her giveaway is, and what she wants from you as a commenter! Hint: Tickle her fancy.

 

Tracy Campbell is a published writer and artist, sells greeting cards, and writes for children, tweens, and teens. With the help of her wacky butterfly and pooch muses, she blogs about topics that appeal to parents and pet-lovers. Tracy lives with her husband in an 1841 farmhouse nestled high on a hill in Ontario, Canada.

 

 

 

You write and you also illustrate. Please tell us a little bit about what type of art and design you do?

I’d love to, Virginia. I sharpen pencils, flip open paint lids, and yank off marker caps so I can draw and paint whimsical works of art.

Signs of a true artist.

With that said, please tell us where the inspiration comes from when illustrating?

I’m inspired by all things warm and fuzzy and objects that reflect country living—things like teddy bears, spinning wheels, crock pots, braided rugs, and farm animals. I get my ideas from reading country decorating magazines, browsing gift and antique shops, and from photographs. When I’m hired by a client, they request a theme and that’s when my wacky imagination runs wild. When I write, pictures usually form in my mind.

That is quite an awesome imagination!

How long have you been writing/illustrating?

I seriously began illustrating in 1997, but didn’t begin writing until the fall of 2009.

Your illustrations are absolutely beautiful!

Could you tell us about your latest book or about your illustrations? Where they can be purchased?

I hope you’ll indulge me just for a moment because I’d like to mention both.

Yes, of course!

I’m on the hunt for an agent to represent my unique diaper bag-sized record-keeping book.

I wish you all the best with finding an agent.

Our Story—You & Me will appeal to mommies and expectant mommies who want to capture the milestones of their baby’s first year. The book is sprinkled with quaint quotes and brimming with quirky rhymes that mirror my whimsical works of art. And what makes the book unique is that it elevates a record book to an early-reader storybook a mom can read to her child in the years to follow.

Unique, indeed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, of course, I sell my one-of-a-kind greeting cards, created from my original paintings, on my Whimsical Online Shop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where online can people find you?

You can find me on my website, on my Wacky World of Writing blog, and on LinkedIn.

My website – www.tracycampbell.net

My blog – www.tracycampbell.net/blog

LinkedIn –  http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=220284014&trk=tab_pro

Virginia, thank you so much for taking the time to interview me. As a small token of my appreciation, I’d like to give away five cards to two of your readers for leaving comments that will make me laugh.

Thank you, Tracy.  I appreciate you stopping by and letting us learn a little bit more about you, your art, and writings. Thank you for your generous giveaway.

Comments are now open!

 

27 thoughts on “Interview with Illustrator and Author, Tracy Campbell”

  1. Nice interview, Tracy! Even though we are far away blogging buddies, I feel like I get to know you more with every post. Funny, if pressured to produce something witty, I’m lost, so I don’t expect to make you laugh, but I’m always delighted to send some encouragement your way. You bless my socks off :) (that’s good in California…not so much if you’re in Canada).

  2. Hi Laura,

    Thank you for stopping by my blog to view Tracy’s interview I did with her! Tracy is definitely a talented individual and quite an inspiration to me.

    Best to you,
    -Virginia Wright

  3. Virginia,
    Tracy is a terrific guest blogger. I followed her here. I enjoyed learning things that inspire her. I’m glad to hear that she’s being requested.

  4. Hello Virginia…so nice to meet you…I love Tracy, her blog and her amazing artwork and came over to read your wonderful interview of her. I’m so glad I did…it looks like your blog is one that I definitely need to visit…I’ll be following so I don’t miss a post.:)

  5. Hi Vivian, Nice to meet you too! Tracy is definitely a doll, no doubt. She does have amazing artwork. Thank you for wanting to follow my blog…I’ve been having trouble with the subscriptions, so make sure you check your spam folder and inbox for an email from feedburner for this subscription. Then click on the link to verify the subscription. Then once verified, you will receive updates. :-) Thanks again for stopping by my blog to check out Tracy’s interview. Best to you, -Virginia

  7. Hi Virginia,
    I know you told me not to stop in until Sunday to comment, but I don’t follow rules very well. Just ask Susanna Leonard Hill. LOL
    It’s very interesting reading about myself looking in. I LOVE IT!
    Laura, Linda, Vivian, and Virginia–you’ve all come to mean so much to me. Isn’t this blogsphere a great place to hang out.
    And I’m glad you’re connecting with Virginia!
    I’ll be back on Sunday, Virginia! Or sooner. LOL :-)

  8. Oh, you didn’t have to stay away Tracy!!! Just to let you know…I normally post my blogs on Sunday, so most of my followers know to check in on Sunday and some come by on Monday, so I was just saying that would be a good time. Loved that you stopped by, and I agree….it is fun looking in on yourself. You are an amazing artist, and a sweetheart and I see others that follow you, agree! I’m extremely happy our paths have crossed. See you tomorrow, Sunday. Or sooner. LOL :-)

  9. Tracy, I love your style! Very cute! I am a country gal through and through!…. but here is a giggle for you: A sheep is an ewe. It won’t say “moo.” It’s not a skunk, so you can say, “phew.” But watch your step or you’ll lose your shoe.. or even worse… you’ll land in poo! (Sorry if this was kind of stinky.) In all seriousness… I loved the interview!

  11. Virginia……….thanks so much for sharing Tracy’s talent but she always neglects to mention her huge gigantic heart from with the true ink flows…..she is a remarkable woman…….and talented to boot !!!!

  15. Reading your interview with Virginia, I love the quaint atmosphere surrounding your book and cards! (Quaint is a first cousin to Country and 15th cousin once removed from Happy, Tickle and Peekaboo!!!) I love the illustration of the Sheep and the colors on your book cover are so vibrant! I will be visiting your site Tracy to have a better look! Thank you Virginia for this great interview!

  16. Awww! Karen, I loved your explanation to what quaint is, in relation to Country! Thanks for stopping by to check out Tracy’s interview…I wish you all the best on the giveaway, and in 2013. -Virginia

  17. Wonderful interview. I enjoyed reading it so much….delightful! Just one question….have the walls of your 1841 farmhouse “spoke” to inspire you in either your writing and or illustrations? That old saying of “if walls could talk” would be a perfectly enjoyable moment at your home. Just add a nice hot cup of tea and maybe a biscuit!!! Shhh…..maybe, just maybe if we listen really close………………………. :-)

  18. I ba-ack! It’s me Matilda! Tracy’s marvelous marketing maven. Oh my, thank you for leaving Tracy such wonderful comments. Her head doesn’t fit through the door anymore.

    Matilda, butt out. You’ll scare everyone away.

    Aak!

    Sorry, everyone.

    Jodi – okay you made me laugh–out-loud. Your comments are wonderful.

    Terrol, thanks so much for coming over to visit Virginia. Your support means so much to me. And you do have a way with words. I keep telling you, you need to be a writer.

    Sherry, thank you for always supporting me too! And for your best wishes on me finding an agent. I hope I’m not waiting years.

    Karen, I loved your “quaint” description and I think you’re the gal who just signed up to follow my blog. Thank you. If you’re not, oops!

    Virginia, thank you again for making my head swell. I guess Matilda’s right–AGAIN.

    Have a great evening ladies, I’ll pop back in tomorrow.
    I LOVE THIS! :-)

  21. Hi Kathy,

    Please forgive me if I didn’t notice your comment earlier. When I first moved to our 1841 farmhouse, I imagined all sorts of interesting things occurred in this house. It’s a happy house and I will be writing a story about it one day as the original “Campbell’s” lived here from 1841 to 1966. There were a couple of families in between and then my hubby and I purchased it going on five years. The farm is called “Campbell Hill Farm” and that’s when I knew the house was for me. And our house is listed in our town’s historical book which I have.
    Thanks for listening and commenting, Kathy. :-)

  22. Tracy, Thanks for answering that question of Kathy’s. That is a very nice story! I’m so glad you found your way home…I know we all have enjoyed having you. We’d love to have you visit again sometime, I know there is more to tell. Tomorrow, Tuesday, you can pick your two commenters for your giveaway. I will be in touch to find out who to announce. Thank you for visiting with us on my blog! :-) -Virginia

  23. Wonderful story Tracy…your home sounds like a beautiful place. I would love to read about your happy house..sometimes ya just know, when you feel your house was ment to be your very own!

  24. Hi Ladies,

    I’ve returned without Matilda. She’s furious. You should her whacking her wings against the inside of the mason jar. And just to be on the safe side, I tightened the lid using my hubby’s vice grips. :-)

    I didn’t think it would be so difficult to choose, but it was. All of the comments made me smile, and yes, a couple made me howl with laughter. Thank you, everyone!

    Virginia, I’ll let you know which two lucky gals will receive five of my whimsical greeting cards.

    Thanks again for having me and I’d love to come back.

    Tracy

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