Two Newburyport Art members will present their new children’s book, Troll Forest: A Norwegian Tale, on Saturday, November 12th, from 1-3:30pm. Presentations will take place at 1:30pm and 3:00pm, each including a talk from author Donna Seim discussing her inspiration for the story and a live illustration demonstration from artist Susan Spellman.

Susan Spellman has been an NAA Artist Member since 1996 and is a member of the “Newburyport 10” Plein Air painters. Over the course of her career, she has illustrated over forty children’s books. She has also illustrated seven additional books by Donna Marie Seim. Outside of her illustration career, Susan actively nurtures her passion for the fine arts, showing her Plein Air, drawing, and portraiture work in numerous galleries and art organizations across the North Shore. You can visit her website at www.spellmancollection.com.

Donna Marie Seim is an award-winning children’s book author, with Troll Forest being her fourth illustrated children’s story book. Children’ literature has always been her passion, and has lead to pen four novels for older children as well as an adult travel book. Donna holds a BSSW in the field of Social Welfare from the Ohio State University and a Master of Arts in Special Education from Lesley University. To learn more about Donna and her work, you can visit her website at www.donnaseim.com.