This week Ping is joined by Kelly Anne Dalton, a picture book artist from Montana. In this interview, Kelly Anne details her childhood, growing up in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, known as the ‘Town the Time Forgot’ and how that ultimately led her on her artistic journey, where she faced a number of challenges, but finds herself today as a successful picture book artist.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Kelly Anne talks about her artistic journey from studying economics to opening her first Etsy shop and how that led her to being the picture book illustrator she is today.
Kelly Anne discusses her book “Tarot for Baby” and the inspiration that led to its creation.
Kelly Anne talks about her process of journaling and how it has transformed her life and her work.
Kelly Anne shares her experiences of attending residencies with artists of all different backgrounds and disciplines and the unexpected things she has learned through this process.

BEST MOMENTS

“I’m drawn to work that is pretty and beautiful but features strong characters” - Kelly Anne Dalton

“It’s vitally important to find out what your own voice is.” - Kelly Anne Dalton

“From zero to one is a big step, but from one to two is a small step.” - Ping He

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website: Dalton Abbey
https://www.daltonabbey.com
Instagram: @kellyannedalton
Email: kellyannedalton@gmail.com

Newest book (Out April 9th): Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/untitled-by-m-morris

Tarot for Baby:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tarot-for-baby-abigail-samoun/1140150015

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Milkwood Retreat: https://www.milkwoodfarm.org
Hosted by Sophie Blackall (https://www.sophieblackall.com)
3-day Workshop taught by Doug Salati & Cecilia Ruiz
https://dougsalati.com
https://www.ceciliaruiz.com

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Chateau Orquevaux Artist Residency: 4-week Residency in France
https://www.chateauorquevaux.com

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Botany Works Artist Podcast - a podcast created by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.

It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.

Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Ping He

A mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.

From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition.

www.pinghe.art

info@pinghe.art

www.instagram.com/pinghe.art

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