Sketchers, doodlers, illustrators: Don't forget––TOMORROW (Thursday, July 11) is our second Summer Sketch Meet-Up! We'll gather at the Ballard Fisherman's Terminal at 10:30am (give or take a little––I'm coming off the ferry, so I will be later rather than earlier). Let's gather near Chinook's and fan out from there. Bring your fold- up chairs and... Continue Reading →
CONFERENCE 2013: Sophie Blackall, Keynote Speaker
Sophie Blackall Sophie Blackall began her keynote address with a slide that introduced herself as "Sophie Blackall, Illustrator, etc." So what's the "et cetera"? She's an Aussie. As a girl, she "drew in the margins as I do now." Her childhood inspirations ranged from The House at Pooh Corner to Milly-Molly-Mandy - a favorite childhood... Continue Reading →
Craig Orback wins 2012 Charlotte Award
This past weekend illustrator Craig Orback attended The New York Street Reading Association's convention in Syracuse, New York. Why, you might ask? He received the 2012 Charlotte Award for The Can Man. It was voted by 12,000 kids across New York State as their favorite book in the Intermediate category. (No hurricane... Continue Reading →
Graphic Artists Guild Workshop Oct. 24
Are you looking to create your first site? Is your existing site is looking tired? Is it a pain to maintain? A website is an essential promotional tool for visual artists. It’s a 24/7 venue to showcase your work and present yourself professionally to potential clients. The Graphic Artists Guild presents its next workshop, "WordPress... Continue Reading →
Gary Panter’s drawing tips
Thanks to illustrator Elizabeth (Sattler) Thieme,who wanted to pass along a blog post in Unbored, which features drawing tips by Gary Panter. For those in the dark, graphic artist Gary Panter has been called the "William Blake of artists". His book, Jimbo's Inferno, won an American Book Award in 2007. His cartoon style is characterized... Continue Reading →
Town of LaConner wants artists
The town of LaConner might evoke images of tulips or the stunning Skagit Valley. What about as an attraction for artists? LaConner is conducting a market analysis to determine the viability of an artist live/work project to attract artists to LaConner. The attached hard copy version of the survey outlines some project alternatives and proposals and... Continue Reading →
Paper Art
Thanks to Liz Mills for sharing this fun link! American artist Laura Cooperman documents her travels in the most amazing way – using a scalpel, paper and pins. Her collection of hand cut paper illustrations and installations depict houses she has seen, and landscapes she has wandered. Very fun idea!!!
Anne Belov Workshop: Finding the Light In Interiors
Working from photographic source materials, we will explore creating a believable sense of illumination in your painting in this 2-day workshop. Issues explored are perspective, establishing a value structure, proportion, and establishing a light source, among others. While this class is geared towards painters, illustrators can learn much about creating a believable setting.Students should be... Continue Reading →
Anne Belov Presentation
SCBWI member Anne Belov will be giving a presentation at the Freeland Library (on Whidbey Island): "Art Forgery for Fun and Profit, or what Makes Great Art Great", this Sunday February 20, at 2 p.m. Anne will discuss what painters (and illustrators!) can learn from copying the great works of art. As the artist responsible... Continue Reading →