Mike's Covers for Storey Publishing

Our first home was an old farmhouse (complete with chicken coop, barn and apple trees) in Colorado. The house sat on almost 2 acres in the middle of suburban development. We had so many plans for a garden, reviving the orchard and restoring the home. But then, we started a business and had 2 amazing kids. When I see these book covers that Mike did for Storey Publishing's The Backyard Homestead series, I am inspired to think, maybe we should try again!

It's the Year of the Rabbit but I've Been Staring at Goats

One of the things I always wanted to try is raising goats. In Colorado we used to visit Haystack Mountain Goats and dream about the possibilities. It's funny that I had the chance to illustrate the cover and section introductions for Storey Publishing's The Backyard Goat. After learning a little more (how to make friends with, how to take care of, how to work and play with), I realized that I will stick to drawing goats rather than trying to raise them.