Critical visual essay for my Graphic Novel Literature class. This was really fun to do and I really like that character.
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by Art Spiegelman Toon Books 2008 Earlier this year when the first batch of Toon titles came out I was less than enthused. The problem as I saw it then was that the titles seemed little more than traditional comic book fare with expensive paper, better printing, and hard covers. I couldn't reconcile the content with the cost and felt that they were best suited for libraries who would do well
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Benny and Penny in Just Pretend by Geoffrey Hayes Otto's Orange Day written by Jay Lynch illustrated by Frank Cammuso Toon Books/RAW Junior 2007 In a word: Disappointing. The first releases in a new imprint from he editorial team of Francoise Mouly and Art Spiegelman are probably best described as comic books packaged as graphic novels for the younger set. If they didn't have such a high
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on 10/22/2007
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Way back at the beginning of the year I said I was going to concentrate on my children's book. Well, that never happened. Stuff got in the way. But, recently this little character has been skipping around in my imagination again. I'd been neglecting him and now he's demanding some attention. He's tired of living in my sketchbooks and wants to come out and play.
I feel like I know this character so well, but when it comes to drawing him one of the more difficult things has been getting his profile right. I have no problem drawing his face from the front, but the side view has been a lot more tricky to get right. I've posted some attempts at this HERE. I'd be interested in hearing your comments - any tips, criticisms, opinions? Cheers.
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This is a little project I just finished which is very easy - anyone can do this for sure. I started out with an old coaster set from Goodwill. It had a plain wooden box and all the coasters had the same Kate Greenaway illustration. I love Kate Greenaway, but this particular image was a little bland, and also they were all the same.
I found my new illustrations from an old Golden Book anthology. Before you are horrified, please note the very bad condition of this book! (Still hard to cut the pages though). The reason I used a book rather than illustrations of my own are because I needed something professionally printed that wouldn't get damaged if it got a little damp. I wanted to be able to actually use the coasters!
The next step was to trace the coaster onto a piece of white paper, then cut out the rounded square shape. This gives you a little window so you can frame the exact part of the illustration you want to have on the top of your coaster. After you have determined the placement you can trace an outline in pencil then cut it out. I find that it's best if you make it slightly larger than the coaster, then trim the image once it's attached to the coaster.
I attached the images to each coaster with a little pva glue. I found this kind of glue at an art shop, but other glues would probably work. The tricky part is to brush on enough glue so that your picture adheres everywhere, but not so much that it ends up wrinkled. Try doing a small amount first, then if it's not enough gently lift the paper up and reapply a bit more glue. I found the best amount is the amount you would apply if you were painting the coaster. I didn't add glue to the top of the image - this isn't decoupage - you don't want damp glue on the bottom of your drink!
Finally I primed the wooden box and painted that white. If you already have the glue, an old book you can cut up and some paint, this project can be very cheaply done. I only spent $1.99 at Goodwill for the old coaster set. And look how cute the finished set is!
These illustrations are by the wonderful Mary Blair. Look to vintage Golden books if you'd like to see lots of lovely illustrators. I found some other stories in the book illustrated by Garth Williams, and some by Richard Scarry. It inspired me to see earlier work by these artists (and cheered me up). Just a reminder that most artists aren't overnight successes.
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By: paula,
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Hello, this is my debut post on Picture-Bookies! Not sure what to post, but felt this one is symbolic of my state of mind at the moment - I am moving house very soon!
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An interesting character, but the eyes are not as expressive as I would like them to be.
He is so DARN cute!! No wonder he wants to get out of that sketchbook and into a real book. I think he is adorable no matter what way I look at him.
The character is fantastic, since I saw him I imagine he lives in a forest in a tree house...well just to say that I do that too. I like to think in charater's who know's one day they illustrate a book!
When I'm sketchting some charater's I alway's keep in myde that I have to observe lot's of faces and understand their humor's All kind of faces and if you want do to charater's for kid's, observe them playing with other kid's, help's a lot.
Well I supposed you know all about it, but it's only this i have to say to you!
Have a great job!
If you can i realy like to know your opinion about the charater's I made. you will find them in the post called Stamps! Thanks Andrea.
i like him :-)
he looks like a bit of an imp with a lot of rascal built in.
i think you afre doing well...only you can know what he looks like...so when you get it you will know...i have been sketching a face each day this year...sometimes i get it right...sometimes not...just keep at it...blessings, rebecca
Well, if this an indication, I'd love to flick through your sketchbooks, they must be amazing! I prefer his profile with his hair sticking out as opposed to the one where it is more flat on his forehead. It gives a nicer shape. That's all I can suggest. I agree you are the only one who can decide what is right.
On first impression he’s very cute but, since you did ask, I had a good look and came up with the following: (a) lack of prominent nose (eg top row, right); and (b) lack of lips (eg bottom row, middle) – slightly freaky and reminds me of a beluga whale. But the lack of definition only bothers me in the profile images for some reason - straight on he’s cute all the time.
I really like the profiles of this guy. I'd really like to see a colour rendering. Have you considered sculpting a little model to help you?
Thank you for all the comments and opinions. I appreciate them all and it's good to get some feedback on the character. There were some realy intersting points. Cheers!
Eric, making a little model is a brilliant idea and I can't believe I've never even considered it before. I shall do it, maybe post some photos too.
Thank you all.
Hi Andrea... thanks for visiting my little blog! Your drawings are very very sweet, too!! :)
This little guy is so cute! I love all the sketches you have done and can't wait to see more of him in the future :)
He has the most GORGEOUS face - you should really play on that. Just been at the zoo today and been looking at the faces of lots of animals - its amazing how much expression there is even in non-human faces.
He's adorable. What's his name?
Endearing character -- i am glad he is coming to haunt you a bit. I think you've nailed a couple of good profiles on Flickr.
Oh, and your title immediately brought "Dear Prudence" to my mind :-)
I like this sheet of faces, he really is such a cute little guy. My only suggestions would be to draw LOTS of sketches at every possible angle, and also to make a clay or play-dough model to play around with, which I think has already been suggested.
Have fun playing!
Thanks everyone,
Thank you for all the suggestions and comments. I have taken them all on board.
Gillian, he has two at the moment.Can't decide.
Cheers my dears!
wow he just looks sooo cute :)