Sea Oats and Sand Pails: A Child's Day of Wonder

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Award-winning artist Carolyn Blish rekindles our childlike wonder of a day at the beach in this full-color picture book. Spoken in verse and seen through the eyesand heartsof children at play, the story recounts a single day filled with sand castles, shells, and discovery. Lush artwork, gentle verse, and an inspiring message of loving bonds and God's bountiful gifts make this ideal for families to enjoy together.SEA OATS AND SAND PAILS introduces the art and faith of Carolyn Blish to a new generation. The timeless illustrations, inspired by her own family, combine traditional watercolor with contemporary digital techniques. The art is accompanied by a charming story, written by the artist in a rhythmic verse, which children and adults alike will enjoy as they cherish the beauty of nature, the warm embrace of family, and the knowledge of God's abiding love.

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Carolyn Blish is an artist whose ability to capture a fleeting moment with her paintbrush has been internationally acknowledged and celebrated. Since she began exhibiting her paintings professionally in 1965, Carolyn has won numerous awards from the National Arts Club and the American Watercolor Society. Her style ranges from small vignettes with delicate details to magnificent flowing abstracts sought by collectors worldwide. But it is the warmth, sensitivity, and deep affection for her subjects that Carolyn's audience treasures most. Each day finds Carolyn painting in her home studio, creating at her computer, and sharing her Christian faith through speaking engagements. She resides in southcentral Pennsylvania.