Author Skype – Mike Artell

Today we had a great Skype session with author and illustrator, Mike Artell. We talked about some of the books he wrote and how he has to do research for them too. For Backyard Bloodsuckers, he spent time at the largest bug museum in the world – The Insectarium in Louisiana.  We listened as he read to us from Petite Rouge in his funny Cajun accent.  The highlight of the day was learning how to draw – cartoon style.  We drew a horse and he gave us some tips on how to personalize your cartoon words.  At the end of the session we asked him a few questions.  We learned that his favorite thing to draw is animals and the hardest thing to draw for him is realistic art.  Please check out our photos and short video clip below called “Fun letters.”  To learn more about Mr. Artell go to MikeArtell.com.

Thanks so much Mr. Artell!!

Skype with author, Mike Artell on PhotoPeach

Fun Letters

2 thoughts on “Author Skype – Mike Artell

  1. Our students at Bissonet Plaza love Mike Artell. We are lucky enough to have him come to our school each year in person. Isn’t it great that even if you don’t live in Louisiana, you can have Mr. Artell present to your class via Skype.

    He will be at our school on February 20th to do his presentation with us.

    • Aren’t you lucky!! We are jealous! He must be so great to hear in person!
      I was just telling my students about your fun Mardi Gras presentation from last year. Enjoy your week off!

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