Illustrators!
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn from one of children’s books
most acclaimed illustrators. The wonderful Renata Liwska will be
teaching a master class at SCBWI Western Washington’s Annual Conference,
April 12–13, and there a still a few spots open in this
limited-seating event.
Renata is the phenomenal talent
behind the illustrations in two wondrous New York Times best- sellers by
Deborah Underwood: The Quiet Book,
and The Loud Book.
She has also penned and illustrated her own beautiful picture book,
Red Wagon. Most recently,
she illustrated the critically acclaimed and lovely picture book by our
own Nina Laden, Once Upon a Memory. Nina, who is an
illustration phenom in her own right (Peek-A-Who?), will assist Renata with the master
class, so this is a double-header opportunity for illustrators––learn
from two masters for the price of one!
Before I go much farther, I suggest you:
1)
Head to your nearest indie bookstore, or their website, and order your
very own copies of all of these books, because they need to be in your
library. There is much to learn from studying closely Renata’s subtle and
luminous technique, and her careful attention to emotion and storytelling.
2) Head to Renata’s blog to learn more about her.
3)
Take a look at this amazing little movie,
highlighting Renata’s incredible mountains of sketchbooks, which are
testimony to her diligence and dedication in becoming the amazing
illustrator that she is.
4) Get yourself registered for this
fantastic opportunity, quickly, before it’s too late!
(NOTE: If you are already registered for the conference and would like to
add this class, just follow the directions in your confirmation email
for modifying your registration.)
See you there!