Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. And remember-- save room for dessert!
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This series began with wanting to do some moodier black and white line samples. Not so much of a narrative story in mind here... maybe I should come up with one. That would be a good exercise...
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Cross-hatching sure becomes addictive. It's actually quite relaxing, so much so that I was afraid I wouldn't know when to stop. But I wanted to show a difference between the black & white line samples and the ones with wash, while still having levels of gray. 'Cause, as y'all know, I love them interesting gray areas of life...
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I always like it when artists post sketches along with their finished art, so thought I'd do the same.
Does anybody else feel as if their sketching style changes frequently? I find mine does depending on what paper I'm using, and whether I'm drawing in pen or pencil. Mood and energy probably affect it as well. Just curious.
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I had a conversation with my agent a few weeks ago about portfolios, and how it was good to include pieces that show a narrative (like the flying pigs.) She said many times an editor will like a single piece, but will ask-- "what happens next?" Because, of course, they want to see if an artist can sustain a look and a character and tell a visual story.
Good to be reminded of this.
Right now I'm working on black and white pieces that could be suitable for early or young-adult chapter books. Remember this sketch from a while back? I always liked it and wanted to rework it into something more... so here goes...
(And here's a great post about what one particular editor likes to see in a portfolio.)
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Ginny is just going into 7th grade, and she has a plan. From getting a new dad to looking good in her school photo, her list runs the gambit.
Through a series of lists, letters, IMs, report cards, post-its, detention slips, brother-drawn comics, and overdue slips, readers get a real sense of what's going on in Ginny's life.
While the format is super-cute, Jennifer Holm (yes of Babymouse and others) tackles some meaty issues. Ginny's dad was killed by a drunk-driver, and now her older somewhat delinquent brother seems to be on the same path as the teen who killed their father. Ginny is also dealing with more typical middle school issues. Mary Catherine Kelly still has Ginny's sweater, and she stillhasn't spoken to Ginny since she got the prime part at their ballet school. Ginny is also on a quest to make her nose seems smaller, and is wondering what to do about the fact that Brian Bukvic keeps bugging her.
Ginny's got a great relationship with her mom and her Fairy Grandfather, which is evident through artifacts like long-distance phone bills (Grandpa is in Florida), and the notes that her mother leaves for her. Even though readers get a sense of family distance from the sheer volume of notes to each other, the author has managed to develop the character of the family itself so that the reader really can feel the love they all have for each other.
I am going to be recommending this to reluctant readers, and also to the students looking for a super fast, yet thoughtful read.
"Souhaits chaleureux de Thanksgiving, mon amie" Jen.
I apologize to any French readers of your blog, but what I am trying to say is: Warm Thanksgiving wishes.
: )
Yummi yum! This is very adorable my friend.
Happy thanksgiving to you!!! And I always save room for dessert ;o)
Happy Thanksgiving, Jen!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Don't throw things at me, but I think the desert is overrated ( me ducking).
I often don't have any on Thanksgiving. Well, maybe a small slice of pumpkin pie. But, the meal is what I look forward to.
Merci, Sue! Et toi aussi! ;-)
Thanks, Ali. The ice cream shop in town has a sign that reads, "Life is short, eat dessert first." I like that. :-)
And you, too, Julie!!
Oh, you're lucky, Frank. My problem is I like it ALL, hehe. Have a great one!
Have a great Thanksgiving! My dessert comes with the meal in my grandmother's sweet potato casserole!! Hoooo boy... I can't wait!
Yum, that sounds delicious, Tom! Enjoy! :-)
Happy Thanksgiving!! And yes, save room because dessert is the very best part!! :o) but then again, I LOVE it all!!
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Barbara
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cute drawing. dessert is the best part!
A wonderful picture.
And yes, much pumpkin pie must now be walked off.
Hope you and yours had an excellent Thanksgiving.
Happy post-Thanksgiving. Yes, much pie was consumed. (walking again may be optional)
Thanks Phyllis! I did, and me too! ;-)
Thanks Barbara!
And thanks, Carli!
Elizabeth and Tara-- We had a lovely weekend and yes I consumed WAY too much pie. But I knew I would. It's workout time now. Hope yours was fun. :-)