Claudia McGehee Illustration

Claudia McGehee Illustration I'm an Illustrator-Writer living in a tallgrass prairie state. I find inspiration around every corner. Some days I write about pictures.

Some days I draw about words. It's about telling a story. Please visit http://www.claudia-mcgehee.com Commercial illustrator and author/illustrator of children's books

Hunkered down today, letting my Self catch up with the end of the year, pausing, then planning, preparing.
12/26/2025

Hunkered down today, letting my Self catch up with the end of the year, pausing, then planning, preparing.

Merry Christmas! May this end-of-year be filled with peaceful moments, simple meals ( ), nostalgic visuals, love, warmth...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! May this end-of-year be filled with peaceful moments, simple meals ( ), nostalgic visuals, love, warmth and community. And good books! If we have even half of these, we are fortunate.

Winter is officially upon us! Embrace the new season and the direction it takes you ❄️🌞
12/21/2025

Winter is officially upon us! Embrace the new season and the direction it takes you ❄️🌞

A pocket of peace for you on these very busy holiday preparation days. May you find a moment to pause. This, the cover a...
12/19/2025

A pocket of peace for you on these very busy holiday preparation days. May you find a moment to pause. This, the cover art for “Counting Winter”, before typography added. I originally created a black sky, but thoughtful editing suggested a twilight violet (and none of the interior pages involved night animal activity).

Locals, if you’re out and about downtown Iowa City, please stop by and say hello at a low-key reception this Saturday af...
12/18/2025

Locals, if you’re out and about downtown Iowa City, please stop by and say hello at a low-key reception this Saturday afternoon, December 20th, 4pm to 6pm, on the upper level in the cafe gallery of Prairie Lights Books We’ll be toasting the end of year alongside my ongoing exhibit of framed illustrations. Light snacks and libations.

As this month winds down, and gift-sending reaches its zenith, this maker will be closing her Etsy doors starting Tuesda...
12/14/2025

As this month winds down, and gift-sending reaches its zenith, this maker will be closing her Etsy doors starting Tuesday, December 16th. Thank you to ALL orders this season and in particular, those made me through social media. I’m grateful to send all over the country, and think of each transaction as connections that exist due to the powers of art! Cheers!🦌🦌🦌💨

Thinking of my home state and heart state of Washington this morning, especially those western Washington communities un...
12/12/2025

Thinking of my home state and heart state of Washington this morning, especially those western Washington communities under threat of flooding. We anxiously await news, and hope for the best case scenarios to unfold. We will help from afar where we can. Take care 🌲💚🌲

Snow falling here in Iowa City. Here’s an archived piece of a favorite human and feline winter activity in our house, bi...
12/11/2025

Snow falling here in Iowa City. Here’s an archived piece of a favorite human and feline winter activity in our house, bird watching (although I call this piece “Winter Watching”). Our current kitty Cannoli loves to stalk and gawk behind glass doors. She’s more dedicated to the decades old faux furs she snuggles into on eves like this. Keep safe and warm this evening, everyone. (And this print available framed and unframed at Prairie Lights and in my Etsy shop).

Thanks to everyone who perched with me over the weekend, attended the book events. We had some nice chats! Appreciate yo...
12/09/2025

Thanks to everyone who perched with me over the weekend, attended the book events. We had some nice chats! Appreciate you stopping by!

Books DO make the perfect gift, especially picture books (I say with no bias, lol!). Please join us at Sidekick today fr...
12/07/2025

Books DO make the perfect gift, especially picture books (I say with no bias, lol!). Please join us at Sidekick today from 2-5pm! The roads are looking great!

The KidLit Pizzazz Fest is Sunday, Dec 7 at Sidekick in Iowa City! Meet local authors & illustrators- and Dogman, too!

Please stop by Sidekick Coffee and Books, this Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30pm, for the annual holiday children’s b...
12/05/2025

Please stop by Sidekick Coffee and Books, this Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30pm, for the annual holiday children’s book-lovers celebration, Kidlit Pizzazz Festival (doesn’t the name alone want to make you join in?!) Authors and illustrators will be there to chat with, and happy to sign books for your favorite readers. The café offers the most delicious treats to enjoy as you browse. Our hosts make it such a festive event! See you there! Sidekick Coffee & Books

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