R. Michelson Galleries

10/05/2026

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear friend and wonderful artist, Neil Waldman.

Email from R. Michelson Galleries 1947-2026 R. MICHELSON GALLERIES In Memoriam Neil Waldman 1947-2026 Dear friends, I am sorry to announce the passing of my dear friend of almost three decades, the ar

10/03/2026

Here we go! Only a month away from the 37th Annual Illustration Celebration, Sunday November 8th from 4-6 pm. This year, we'll be filling the mezzanine gallery with artwork from Jane Yolen's illustrated books. 15 artists, 36 books- perhaps a fraction of Jane's published career, but a dazzling look at the collaborations of talented illustrators and one brilliant author. Take a sneak peek below!

Email from R. Michelson Galleries 37th Annual Illustration Celebration R.MICHELSON GALLERIES 37th Annual Children's Illustration Celebration! November 8, 2026 - January 31, 2027 Opening Reception: Su

09/12/2026

Shana Tova!

"Back Cover (Apples and Honey)", by Joe Cepeda from the book More Than Enough by Richard Michelson. Acrylic, 7x9.5 in.

See more works by Joe Cepeda here: https://www.rmichelson.com/illustration/joe-cepeda/

09/11/2026

Reading the Survivor Tree tonight, illustrated by Aaron Becker , about the tree that survived the 9/11 attack and continued to grow among the debris. A reminder that hope can grow in tragedy.

See more works by Aaron Becker from this brilliant book: https://www.rmichelson.com/illustration/aaron-becker/survivor-tree

09/10/2026

The Carle Honors are coming up next week, honoring artist Bryan Collier!

Email from R. Michelson Galleries Carle Museum Honored Artist & Lucas Museum of Narrative Art R.MICHELSON GALLERIES would like you to join us in celebrating Bryan Collier The 2026 Carle Artist Honoree

09/09/2026

Pennsylvania Journal of Arts & Sciences just published a wonderful interview and deep dive on Linda H. Post. Take a look:

Linda H. Post has always been drawn to the figure. As a child in Fall River, Massachusetts, she sat at the back of the classroom drawing portraits of her classmates and filling her books with doodles instead of notes. Her public high school offered no art classes, but her family encouraged her with

09/06/2026

Thinking of not only Gloria Steinem, but also of Robin Morgan, who died today. Robin was editor in chief of Ms. magazine, and even edited the 1970's anthology "Sisterhood is Powerful".

"Sisterhood is Power" from She Did It! 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully. Watercolor and ink, 6.75x6.5 in.

09/04/2026

"The Oxbow in October", by Lewis Bryden. Oil, 14x18 in.

This Sunday, meet Lewis Bryden at 'Perspectives from Above the Oxbow' at 2pm in the Summit House atop Mt. Holyoke. Speaker Paul Royka, nationally known fine art & antiques appraiser and former appraiser on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow will discuss how the Oxbow on the Connecticut River inspires artists from Thomas Cole to poet Sylvia Plath, and living artists including Lewis Bryden, Robert Masla, Jeff Kern, and more.

More information: rmichelson.com/artists/lewis-bryden/perspectives-from-above-the-oxbow/

06/12/2026

We were saddened to see, via her daughter, author Heidi E.Y. Stemple, that Jane Yolen has passed away.

06/11/2026

Dear Friends,

We at R. Michelson Galleries are very sad to note the passing of Jane Yolen.

Quite simply Jane was a treasure, and it is difficult to think of the world of books—indeed the world itself--without her.

It is one thing to say that Jane published 450 books, but quite another to contemplate the quality of her writing. The Devil’s Arithmetic, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, Owl Moon, Jane created classics as if it were as easy as breathing (it was not, she was a tireless worker and often shared her process). A consummate storyteller Jane was called the American Hans Christian Andersen.

Children’s books, novels, sci-fi—there was barely an award she did not win. Her titles have garnered a Caldecott Medal, the Jewish Book Award, the Massachusetts Book Award, two Christopher Medals, the Sydney Taylor Body of Work Award, the Catholic Libraries Medal, the World Fantasy Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and on and on.

What those awards and kudos do not tell you, however, is how kind Jane was to younger writers and illustrators. She mentored generations of aspiring authors. There is nary a writer working today that has not been influenced by her work and her generosity.

In 2009 we were proud to present Jane with the 2nd Annual Norton Juster Award for Lifetime Contribution to Children’s Literacy (Norton himself received the 1st Award). In 2004, we filled the entire gallery with illustrations from her books alone.

We will miss Jane greatly and send our condolences to Heidi, Adam and Jason. How lucky we all are to have shared this planet with such a kind and consummate storyteller.