© 2019 Anni Matsick
The Missing Guest
by Anni Matsick
Anni Matsick is a children’s illustrator who lives and works in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. “The Missing Guest” depicts a love triangle involving a stuffed toy. Currently, Anni is working on artwork for elementary readers for schools in Liberia. You can see the most recent picture books illustrated by Anni on her website at www.annimatsick.com.
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I love the playfully stern expression. Such a fun contrast at first to the idea of love…until you investigate the rest of the story hidden in the picture. Beautiful work! =)
Hi, Kristen! You registered it exactly as I’d hoped, in two beats. Glad you enjoyed the little joke.
I mini story of lost love, adorable thanks Anni.
Perhaps still retrievable. Thanks for stopping, Chrissa!
Your work is lovely. Visited your website. I am struck most by the faces there. So compelling. Each face invites me to the story the illustration is telling. Thank you for sharing your work.
Thanks for checking out my website, Tammy; I appreciate your thoughts. It’s my pleasure to share here, this is a really sweet annual feature.
Always love your art work Anni! You are so talented!
Thank you, Kim!
Love her facial expression and posture! Very cute!
Thanks, Diane, I love doing divas! :0)