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By: Elizabeth O. Dulemba,
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Any funds raised were pumped straight back into the production of the magazine, so the print quality and distribution gradually improved, the print run more than doubled over a year. However by then it was becoming a burden to write, illustrate, edit and publish virtually all by myself, the magazine was a full time job, any help I did get was completely volunteer. I had to make a choice - am I going to do this for a living? In which case I'd need to generate some income from it, or take up the reins of freelance illustration, which I'd just spent 4 years studying? It was time to get serious about my career.
After throwing most of my student artwork out of the window on the last day at Manchester Poly (see previous post) I just had a simple portfolio of graduate pieces I wasn't particularly happy with, mostly black and white. So I began looking with fresh eyes at the market for children's illustration. I worked on some story ideas and drew a full colour dummy picture book Bored Brenda, (a modern day twist on The Fisherman's Wife, set in Manchester) plus a couple of other watercolour portfolio pieces, and added drawings from The Blue Blanket to my degree show black and white work.
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By: Elizabeth O. Dulemba,
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By: Jerry Beck,
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This looks insanely cool to me. Coming this winter – a new, unique Spongebob Squarepants Christmas special animated in stop motion. The production was supervised by our pals Mark Caballero and Seamus Walsh of Screen Novelties. Here’s the first look:
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By: John Shelley,
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It's surprising to think sometimes that the book Fatbag, my first professional (i.e. paid!) job as an illustrator, was 30 years ago this year. I remember creating the drawings like it was yesterday.
Having graduated from Manchester I moved to Norwich, where my parents had decided to re-settle during my absence. Rural Norfolk was a complete contrast to Manchester. I knew nothing about Norwich at all, but there was a burgeoning music and arts scene which I slipped into pretty quickly. With virtually no budget I started anonymously publishing an indies music/arts fanzine The Blue Blanket, through which I interviewed bands, touring and local, ran local event listings, plus there were odd features on the arts, and opinionated flippant essays under various nom-de-plumes. And of course it was fully illustrated with my work. It was fun, made me a bunch of friends very quickly, and invariably sold out. Somewhere along the years of multiple housemoving I lost my own remaining copies, so I've only memories of the magazine now, but recently I did find one piece of artwork in my dad's house.
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| from The Blue Blanket Issue 4, 1982 |
After throwing most of my student artwork out of the window on the last day at Manchester Poly (see previous post) I just had a simple portfolio of graduate pieces I wasn't particularly happy with, mostly black and white. So I began looking with fresh eyes at the market for children's illustration. I worked on some story ideas and drew a full colour dummy picture book Bored Brenda, (a modern day twist on The Fisherman's Wife, set in Manchester) plus a couple of other watercolour portfolio pieces, and added drawings from The Blue Blanket to my degree show black and white work.
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| Bored Brenda at home (original dummy) 1982 |
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By: Sarah McIntyre,
on 6/18/2012
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By: DIANE SMITH,
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I've been working on a couple of different things lately. I've stepped back into the chef panel, doing a little here and a little there. I put in a layer of color on the architectural elements and started the grape leaves creeping across the top. I added a couple of minor veggies and filled in the purple grape at the bottom.  My challenge here was the splash. I originally started using cerulean blue and was horrified - blech! Switching to ultramarine was much better...but, wait a minute! I didn't try pthalo. Might have to try that tomorrow.  Another thing I started was a study of a tree - the type of tree that will go in panels 1 and 2. This is especially challenging because it's a truck load of green, green, and more green. I have 3 different greens in the hillside and another 3 (or more) greens that make up the tree. I'm having to find ways to create contrast, even though in the reference pictures that I'm using, it does blend together at times. I need to work on it a bit and work out the kinks.
I think I have a studio guest at night. I'm not sure, but I think it might be this guy:  I've heard him rustling around here and there. I suppose we can share the space for now...so long as he doesn't start using my paints. 
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By: ANGIE ROZELAAR,
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By: Bowie Style,
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Blog: print & pattern (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags: DESIGNERS, GRADUATES, Add a tag the students taking part in the rachael taylor course - the art & business of surface design have just completed module 3 and are keen to showcase their course work. module 3 lasted for 5 weeks and covered monetising your designs and access to trendforecasting website stylesight. you can find out more about the course online here where a new module is just starting, and you can scroll down to see
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Blog: print & pattern (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags: ORLA KIELY, Add a tag i just wanted to share a few orla kiely snaps that were taken last week. like these new autumn winter arrivals at fenwick's on bond street, london, with a gorgeous graphic floral scarf and a new stem print design in deep autumnal colours on bags and accessories.and below have you seen orla's collaboration with uniqlo yet? there are currently a selection of scarves, t-shirts, vests, etc in store
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Blog: print & pattern (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags: DESIGNERS, TEXTILES, Add a tag teresa kirk is just starting out as a freelance surface pattern designer/illustrator. she set up her studio label 'handmade by monkeys' in 2012 named after the fact much of her work is handmade and inspired by the natural world. teresa will be creating fresh, fun, printed textiles for the home interiors market and will be selling her work online and exhibiting at fairs in london over the summer.
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By: Jerry Beck,
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Author Stephen Marche has a problem: he wants to share comics and animated cartoons with his son, but everything is racist. He told the world about his predicament in the most recent issue of the New York Times Magazine. He used the words ‘racism’ and ‘racist’ nine times to describe everything from Asterix to Dumbo to Tintin. Amazingly, Babar gets a pass because, Marche explains, “my son won’t be turned into a more effective colonist by stories of elephants riding elevators.” Marche seems to lack a fundamental understanding of the cartoon medium, an art form whose essence is rooted in caricature and exaggeration. He finds offensive stereotypes everywhere he looks, including Blue Sky’s Ice Age, DreamWorks’ Madagascar and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.:
Asterix gives Marche the biggest headache. As he reads it to his son, he wonders:
Amazingly, this thoughtfulness comes from a man who admits in the article that he told his son, “I don’t know why the pirates have a gorilla,” when his son asked him about a black character in Asterix. I can only imagine that Marche would have a coronary if he ever watched this piece of animation: PS – Go here to read a blistering takedown of Marche’s piece. Cartoon Brew |
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By: Stacy Curtis,
on 6/17/2012
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This was the first Sunday "Cul de Sac" comic I inked. Links: 
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By: Tara Chang,
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  In the teensy purse Moleskine, balanced upon my knee.... 
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By: Kathy Temean,
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“I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night. And still have danced some more…” I’m channeling Audrey Hepburn in “My Fair Lady,” except instead of dancing all night, I could still be attending NJ SCBWI’s 2012 Summer Conference. This New Yorker may be well and truly converted to a Jersey girl, as last weekend was a treat, a treasure, and a truly great experience. I’m still processing everything I learned and the fabulous feedback I received at my critiques and pitch, so the focus of this post will be Dan Yaccarino’s keynote speech. Well, the man knows how to start things off with a bang! Dynamic, energetic, and funny as all get-out. But you knew that from his work, right? Well, he’s also a force for good, as the thrust of his speech can be boiled down to . . . YES. Unlike Mrs. Nancy Reagan, Dan wants you to just say yes. He told us all about how he began his career and how at every opportunity for something new and different, he just said, “Yes!” (And “It’s at home,” but that’s another matter.) Every time he was faced with the chance to take a risk, make the plunge, further his art and his writing, Dan said YES. Dan is all about making that leap of faith and challenging oneself. You know what? He’s really darn tootin’ successful! A second thread of Dan’s was that, while accepting those challenges and pushing yourself professionally, he also continued to work on his personal interests and art. Several of his slides during his presentation were images of artwork that was completely different from what one expected but oddly familiar. Dan demonstrated how his continuing personal work influences his professional work, inspiring it and informing it, and in many cases, driving it. A rousing presentation with a well-deserved standing ovation, Dan set the tone for two days of sheer writing glory. Workshops, networking, critiques, pitches, and most of all, making new friends. I’m still a little tired, to be honest. So much to take in and absorb and use. I’m still floating on a cloud from the valuable feedback I received on my work – encouraging and effective. Before I can lose the tone, I’m back to work. After all, if I want to take advantage of the interest I was shown, I better finish that MG fantasy I was pitching. Deep breath, and . . . Rear in gear. Butt in seat and back to work. I’m going to build that world and re-imagine that picture book. Going to polish my rhyme so it sparkles every time. (Boy, did I need that workshop!) So, take the plunge with me. Let’s leap off the cliff together and say, “YES!” Picture is of Leslie at BEA, showing off EgmontUSA’s new Vordak book. I didn’t realzie it was out. The first one was hilarious. Leslie thanks for sending your article in for everyone to read. I do think it gives a flavor of how much everyone enjoyed the conference and your article is just about the start of the conference – it kept getting better. Talk tomorrow, Kathy Filed under: article, authors and illustrators, Conferences and Workshops, inspiration, Publishing Industry, Tips Tagged: Dan Yaccarino, J
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Mark Evanier just tweeted from the Emmy Awards ceremony that June Foray, at age 94, won her first Emmy Award for Voice Acting. Long overdue – is an understatement. I wish I was there tonight – The photo above (by Scarlett Stahl) was taken a few years ago at the Annie Awards. Congratulations, June!! Cartoon Brew |
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By: Heather Dixon,
on 6/17/2012
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A screencap recording I did, for the speedpaint blog: Sometimes I feel so lucky to be living in the world right now...the internet has so many resources to pull from, and I've learned so much from digital mediums like photoshop and painter...I'm reminded of one of my favorite songs, Beautiful Things, by Leslie Bricusse-- The world is full of beautiful things, butterfly wings, fairy tale kings And each new day undoubtedly brings still more beautiful things The world is dipped in delicate dreams, sparkling streams, lullaby themes Where every flight of fantasy seems filled with beautiful things ya...I'm a lucky kid. here are some speedpaints :)  
By: John,
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You guys: Frida Dahlgren.
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Done! I’m actually really proud of this. Mint... as of 1/1/1900
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Last week, after years of Mommy working on Lifeway's VBS curriculum, Small Fry got to experience the magic first hand. We signed him up for Amazing Wonders Aviation at a nearby church. This worked out especially well because, as he was cruising around the world, stopping at all the natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Paricutin (which I learned to spell last year since I had to draw it three times) I was at home working on next year's production.   I remember redoing the sketch below several times just to get the ages and expressions of the characters right:   During family night at Judson Baptist, the kids put on a show of all the songs they had learned during the week. Over the years I have drawn reams and reams of hand choreography, sign language motions and various poses set to music. Pages of art suggestions and lyrics cover the floor as I twist my hands in front of my mirror trying to create exactly how this looks on a 7 year old. Watching the kids bounce through the actual songs, I couldn't help but laugh at myself thinking how many times I've wondered, "ok, does the left or right hand go first? is it up and then down? then up again??"  By the time th
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He’s pretty rough, but thought since it’s been a while, I’d throw out a kookaburra, just because. Oh, and if you’ve never heard a kookaburra laugh, listen to this.        
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 Lino cut 26cm x 26cm. Click to enlarge. 
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 I realize this blog is kind of a blunt instrument, but if you live in Tucson, please keep an eye out. 
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Semi-abstract seagull in a minimalistic graphic style. 
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I’m getting a kick out of this TwitterArt by Gregory Wadsworth, a freelance 3D illustrator in Manhattan. He’s creating a chronological series of tweets commemorating Hollywood cartoon stars – in tweets composed of the maximum of 140 characters.
I’m not sure I understand how he does it, but Greg explains:
Beautiful work! Follow Greg and his tweets, here. Cartoon Brew |
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By: John,
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It's been awhile. It has been a busy few weeks. I've had deadlines and other commitments to meet. I'm happy to report that I have met them and that I'm very pleased with the results. Today is my first day to catch up on things around the house; mowing the lawn, cleaning the fish tank, buying a new bird (Mrs. Kiwi died last week- she was a little bird with big medical issues...no more pain for our sweet Kiwi now)- anyhow, Coco needs a new friend - parakeets being social little creatures, I'm also planting new things in the garden, starting the next generation of seed starts and I am not going to be in the studio today....well, maybe just a little.  With the new Posey books and 2 other new books- I have enough to keep me very busy and happy. Here is a non-project related sketch...not many of these lately...  
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I love this pic of you, too. Vordak is the best evil Superhero ANYwhere! 
I actually enjoyed reading through this posting. Many thanks. Well done, my friend, well done.
I actually enjoyed reading through this posting. Many thanks.
Well, yeah, but the great thing about being an adult with disposable income is that you can build full-sized forts! Which reminds me, I need to finish up the irrigation system for the living roof on my new workshop...
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Yes, yes I do. Especially with the kiddies. Sniff. sniff.