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Wednesday, August 5, 2015 9:29:04 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled The Day After (A Post Conference Wrap Up):
Russ said, "I am not sure how to start this post. I thought about it while flying back and had some ideas. I should have written it then. Live and learn. So what do I write about? The conference? My experiences? What I've..." more
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 5:40:16 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled "Author":
Russ said, "I just realized that it has been three months since my last post. Where did that time go? It seems like a few days ago we had over three feet of snow on the ground here in Maine. Now it is sunny and warm. The windows are open and a breeze comes..." more
Monday, February 9, 2015 9:53:18 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Starting Off On The Right Foot:
Russ said, "2015 has started off with a bang. Two weeks ago, I signed with Danielle Smith at Red Fox Literary. I am still buzzing with excitement and full of energy from this news. Am I dreaming? No one better pinch me!After the opening "Hi Russ", I knew she..." more
Monday, January 12, 2015 12:18:30 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Today ...:
Russ said, "It is a bright shiny new year. Full of hope and future happiness, yet unblemished or worn to a nub. Many people have resolutions that they try to follow while others set goals. I am one of those goal oriented folks. I have the usual "write two new..." more
Thursday, November 13, 2014 2:41:00 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Inktober and Other Bits of News:
Russ said, "It looks like time has gotten away from me again. My poor blog has sat idle for a few months as I work on various projects and ignored it. Ia m hoping at the first of the year to get back to a regular monthly post. Weekly is just too ambitious for..." more
Monday, August 25, 2014 2:01:17 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Shout It Out Loud!:
Russ said, "© Russ Cox 2014My book is done. Well, at least my part. The last illustration was sent for Faraway Friends (Sky Pony April 2015). There are mixed emotions. Part of me is glad that it is out the door, like it has gone off to college, ready to begins..." more
Friday, June 20, 2014 9:53:43 AM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Blog Tour: Writing Process:
Russ said, "The talented Gaia Cornwall invited me to partake in the Writing Process Blog Tour. Before I begin my ramble, lets learn a bit about Gaia.Gaia Cornwall is an illustrator, surface designer, portrait artist, and picture book writer living in..." more
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 9:49:44 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Comfortable In One's Own Skin:
Russ said, ""The moment will arrive when you are comfortable with who you are, and what you are– bald or old or fat or poor, successful or struggling- when you don't feel the need to apologize for anything or to deny anything. To be comfortable in your own..." more
Thursday, March 6, 2014 7:36:42 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Dreams Do Come True-A Journey:
Russ said, "Dreams do come true. How do I know? Well, let me tell you. After working on a picture book idea for two and a half years, countless revisions, rewrites, sketches, character studies, etc. my little story is going to be published. Faraway..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:56:23 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled It's Been Two Months Since I Looked At You (Sorry, Barenaked Ladies):
Russ said, "Geez, I just realized that it has been almost two months since I last posted. Where has the summer gone? Here in Maine, we have begun our preparation for winter with the stacking of firewood, getting the snowblower ready, putting gardens to bed,..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:56:23 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled 56 Things That I Learned While Traveling Through Italy:
Russ said, "All photos © 2013 Russ CoxThis posting is about the things I saw, observed, and learned during my two weeks vacationing in Italy. There is really no order to this list. I am sure that I missed some items. If you have something to add, please add it..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:28 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled 2014 -The Year For Family:
Russ said, ""The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege." ~ Charles Kuralt After getting through the holidays and a busy start to 2014, it dawned on me that I have not posted an update on my blog in three..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:21:30 AM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Book Blog Tour:
Russ said, "Fellow illustrator buddy and Mainer, Hazel Mitchell asked me to participate in a blog tour. Hazel and I have known each other for a while. We usually travel together to conferences, book events, etc and are Pixel Shavings members. Hazel has several..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:21:30 AM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled New Website:
Russ said, "Hello everyone! Just a quick post announcing that my new website is now online. I kept it clean and simple, trying to keep the emphasis on the artwork. My other goal was to keep the two styles that I have in their on sections. You can view the..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:21:29 AM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled The "Marry" Month of May:
Russ said, "Hello June, where did May go? I blinked and it was over. It was a crazy month filled with what seemed like non-stop action. The biggest event was our lovely daughter, Alissa, getting married. We are excited to welcome Andrew Aho to our family. It..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:21:29 AM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Annual Monhegan Trip:
Russ said, "©2013 Russ CoxAs summer flies by and the heat stifles us here in Maine, I ventured down into the coolness of the basement to post an update. Maine is not known for its 90 + degree weather so I think most of us are looking forward to fall. Dare I..." more
Sunday, March 24, 2013 8:19:07 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Hurray for Friends!:
Russ said, "©2013 Russ Cox | SmilingOtis StudioIt is shameful that I have neglected my blog for this long. I am sure many of you have moved on and forgotten about it as well. Extra time has been very limited and tends to get away from me. Not that it has been..." more
Saturday, February 9, 2013 12:48:16 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Cross One Off The List:
Russ said, "Sorry for the delay in positing anything but there has been a lot going on here. It looks like I can cross number 7 off my "10 Goals for 2013" list. I happy to announce that I now have an agent and joined Sadler-Cavarette Children's..." more
Tuesday, January 1, 2013 8:27:28 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled 10 Goals, Not Resolutions, for 2013:
Russ said, "With the new year, I was thinking about writing about some accomplishments that happened in 2012 but thought, "I should focus on today, tomorrow, and beyond." Not that I am not proud or happy with 2012, in fact it succeeded my expectations, but as a..." more
Friday, December 21, 2012 4:27:11 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Happy Holidays:
Russ said, "No long and winded blog post for you to endure and have to fidget through. I just want to wish you "Happy Holidays"! May it be a season of sharing happiness and love to the people in your life. Since the Mayan shindig was a bust, I will..." more
Monday, December 3, 2012 12:16:58 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled The Over-Thinking-Self-Doubt-Attaining-Perfection Syndrome:
Russ said, ""The art trade brings with it certain prejudices ... particularly ideas that painting is a gift -— well yes, a gift, but not as they make it appear; one must reach out and take it (and that taking is a difficult thing), not wait until it manifests..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 8:56:56 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled What A Week!:
Russ said, "I know I am running a bit behind on my postings but I am doing a quick pre-thanksgiving post about last week. It all started with a trip to Northampton, Massachusetts to the R. Michelson Galleries for the 23rd Annual Children's Book Exhibit...." more
Monday, May 30, 2016 6:05:22 PM
Russ Cox wrote a blog post titled Blog Tour Special: Wendy Martin Art:
Russ said, "Hello strangers,It has been a while since I've posted something on here. Life has been very busy with various projects, events, and the every day chores. I promise to post something very soon but for now, I would like to introduce Wendy Martin. She..." more