Author Topic: Inside the imagination of a children's illustrator (Read 4635 times)

ethan · « **on:** June 22, 2014, 19:40 »

I saw this originally back in March when it was first posted, and during an insomniac period tonight (too hot and muggy) I watched it again. I hope it is of some interest to illustrators, which I am not btw, but still found it a good watch.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26465761

Shelma1 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2014, 19:46 »

Very nice. Love her drawings.

cthoman · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2014, 21:48 »

Cool stuff!

On a different note. Not very inspiring, but this is still my all time favorite...

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/q35d99/stay-out-of-school

EmberMike · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2014, 22:12 »

Quote from: cthoman on June 22, 2014, 21:48

On a different note. Not very inspiring, but this is still my all time favorite...

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/q35d99/stay-out-of-school

I love that one. Perfect for this particular forum too, since they specifically mention illustration and photography.

Although with the way things have been going around here lately, maybe Aasif has a point.

EmberMike · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2014, 22:22 »

Quote from: ethan on June 22, 2014, 19:40

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26465761

She's great. I really admire artists who can paint in unique styles like this. It's easy to think that some of these childrens' book illustrators do such simple work, it often looks almost effortless. But if you actually ever try to do something that looks so effortless, then you know what it really takes to paint like that.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2014, 16:27 »

Quote from: ethan on June 22, 2014, 19:40

I saw this originally back in March when it was first posted, and during an insomniac period tonight (too hot and muggy) I watched it again. I hope it is of some interest to illustrators, which I am not btw, but still found it a good watch.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26465761

Lovely story about someone who clearly lives - and loves - her work. I hope she does well with the books, and possibly it'll lead to additional commissions or other ways for her to make a living from her work.

A great antidote to the business school approach to life