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John is on the job, and editing has been in my possession for months now. No, for over a year! My publisher is calling again and it's time to get this book done! I am seriously shocked with myself that I have sat on this for an entire year. O_o
Well, I had lost my way and needed to find a way to get the book illustrated. I debated, had people suggest new artists, student artists, etc. But to me, it didn't feel right. Destiny brought me to John and I decided to give him a chance. He has been in touch and has started on the sketches and I hope to see him soon. We set up a contract and I paid a portion to get started, I will pay a portion upon delivery of the sketches, and I will pay the final portion upon completion. He seems dedicated in everything he does, so I am hopeful it will work out.
As far as editing I have been dragging my feet. I did edit and address the editors comments months ago, but waited to send it back. I still find it is good to let things sit awhile with writing. I did get back to it today after getting yet one more message from my publisher. So, I re-reviewed and sent it in! It has one more editing cycle and then they shift me to the people who assist with the layout.
The marketing department called me last week from the publisher too which I think was quite nice. When I get closer to release they will coach me and assist in doing some things I am not, so as not to duplicate but to assist. They have big marketing packages, but since this is all out of my pocket anyway, I am going to take the best advice and leave it to faith, my friends, and any followers I may develop along the way.
I spoke with a CPA too about how to be able to take a loss before I make a profit. Again. I want the profit to go to charity and hope I can at least make back what I have put into it.
I also used a local company to help me design a logo for the book series/company. I have sat on their suggestions lately too. So I plan to get back to that and will share that with you all once I decide on the best design. Deciding is the hardest part. For now though, I have set things back in motion with the universe.
Today I was working on the first 2 page spread for our book. I've already worked up a very rough sketch indicating placement and proportion, and Kimberlee shared what she was envisioning. The first sketches are always rough because there will be changes and unforeseen developments. No need to waste time and effort on tight detailed drawings at this stage. The sketch at left is on tracing paper that allows for quick erasing and placement of elements before starting the actual painting. I quickly traced over sketches in my sketchbook, placing them in the template sized 8 x 11 inches per page and adapting size and proportion. We decided to add a loose border treatment of slender vines or branches and drape the art along the lower portion of both pages. I like to keep some butterfly wings, my sketches and reference materials near by.
I work with layers and scraps of of tracing paper, making small changes then attaching them right over the rough draft. Not having to erase or redraw something speeds up production time and helps my ideas formulate without breaking the flow. At top right you can see some of my botanical references, sketch pad and multiple layers of sketched ideas.
Here's something that's keeping me busy from the past two weeks! Laying out pages for the Art of Faerywinkle re-release in a new format. I'm so thrilled and excited working on this new project! -will announce more details soon! :)
"Come rescue me, oh dear Aurelie!" Guided by the voice and the howling winds, she sailed through the dancing waves by the light of moon.
Guardians of the forest are known to have special characteristics that enable them to hide successfully in particular environments―as in camouflaging and adapting themselves to blend in with a certain surrounding. Similar creatures-of-myth have evolved over long periods of time in folk legends and tales that have captured my vivid imagination as a kid. Oftentimes we find ourselves not caring how we have invaded and destroyed the natural environment. I think it's only right that we exercise caution and care as we enter their world.
very cool. Can't wait to buy this book for my children's book collection...for those future grandbabes that I hope to have!!!!