Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Drawn in Brooklyn
DRAWN IN BROOKLYN
Drawn in Brooklyn festival and exhibition of children's book illustrations! Brooklyn's diverse, vibrant environment is home to the most remarkable concentration of children's book professionals on the planet. This fact is put on brilliant display by the work of the illustrators featured in this exhibition. We hope you enjoy this wonderful opportunity to meet these artists and experience their work.Drawn In Brooklyn Exhibitions
September 21, 2010 – January 23, 2011
Central Library, Grand Army Plaza
Grand Lobby
Original children's book illustrations by 34 artists curated by John Bemelmans Marciano
Foyer Cases
Featured illustrators' picture books
2nd Floor Balcony Cases
Site-specific installations created by illustrators
Youth Wing
Sketches, models, tools and more that reveal the processes behind
the making of picture book art.
September 21, 2010 – January 23, 2011
Central Library, Grand Army Plaza
Grand Lobby
Original children's book illustrations by 34 artists curated by John Bemelmans Marciano
Foyer Cases
Featured illustrators' picture books
2nd Floor Balcony Cases
Site-specific installations created by illustrators
Youth Wing
Sketches, models, tools and more that reveal the processes behind
the making of picture book art.
Sean Qualls
Sophie Blackall
Lauren Castillo
Brett Helquist
Peter Brown
F
Glasses Photo Series: Publishing Folk
Sophie Blackall, Illustrator
Neil Swaab, Mr Wiggles
Martha Mihalick, Greenwillow Books
Amy Ryan, HarperCollins
Colleen AF Venable, First Second
Laura Lee Gulledge, Page by Paige
Marcellus Hall, Illustrator/Musician
Susan Van Metre, Publisher
Grace Lacovara, The Book Nook
Tamar Brazis, Executive Editor
Fiona Robinson, Author/Illustrator
Jonathan Beckerman, Photographer
Pete, Author
Kate Moloney, Co-Author, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style
For more glasses photos go to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/chadwbecks/sets/72157601288796722/
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Dan Santat breaks down . . . his compositions
I just came across Dan Santat's blog about how he breaks down . . . his compositions. It's an amazing insight into how he works and is worth a read.
"Recently, a friend of mine asked me to give my two cents on how I compose a page for book illustration. I don't really consider myself an expert on art, design or composition but I figured I'd share my philosophies on the matter for those who may feel they can be a helpful start in illustrating for picture books.
First of all, I should discuss my influences. I learned everything by imitation. I think, for anyone who has started in art you begin by copying those things that interest you and you improve by repetition. For me, I grew up drawing Garfield and VINCENT from the old Disney movie "The Black Hole" (Don't ask) When it came to children's books my infatuation was with the work of William Joyce..."—DAN SANTAT
Monday, October 04, 2010
MORE PHOTOS WIMPY KID MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY BALLOON
Earlier this summer Jeff Kinney and his trusted team ( Charles Kochman, Jason Wells and myself ) took a trip to the Macy's Studios just over the Hudson river in New Jersey. Here they make all the floats and balloons that are seen in the parade Thanksgiving morning. It was like visiting Santa's workshop.
Jeff Kinney and team arrive at the Macy's Studio in New Jersey
Who knew the balloons started out as clay sculptures?
This was the first time Jeff was seeing his creation, Greg Heffley in 3D
Who knew the balloons started out as clay sculptures?This was the first time Jeff was seeing his creation, Greg Heffley in 3D
Jeff works on the design of Greg's mouth
The original drawing by Jeff Kinney for the balloon. ( Below )
Macy's drawing of Greg in 3DSculpting tools
First a 3D clay sculpture is made.
Jennifer Palmer awaits Jeff's carving instructions
A figure is added to show scale
Charles Kochman lends his keen eye to the process
