Local illustrator Craig Orback has some new Children's Book Illustration classes starting soon in Bellevue and Seattle. Visit him at his website and blog.Children's Book Illustration IImmerse yourself in the world of children’s book illustration with this introductory course. Through in-class assignments using a variety of media, you'll learn basic techniques to complete illustrations for... Continue Reading →
February portfolio review–deadline extended!
Attention Illustrators! We had a slight mailbox glitch, so some of you weren't able to submit your portfolios for the February Professional Series Meeting by the original deadline of December 20th. It should be all cleared up now, so you are free to resubmit until December 23rd. Happy holidays! If you tried to submit your... Continue Reading →
Attention illustrators: Call for art submissions!
Announcing SCBWI's new Bulletin column: Art Spot! Starting with the January/February issue of The Bulletin, SCBWI will feature a member illustrator and a piece of spot art they submit to The Bulletin. In addition to worldwide recognition, the featured illustrator will receive $100 for their winning piece. All SCBWI members are eligible to enter by submitting one or more spot... Continue Reading →
Attention illustrators! Submission Deadline is December 20!
Get your portfolio tuned up by Caldecott Honor illustrator Margaret Chodos-Irvine. We are now taking submissions for this fantastic opportunity. Margaret will curate a group of the submitted images for review and commentary during our February meeting. (Note: Not all submissions will be used.) Margaret will provide suggestions and comments on how to improve everyone's... Continue Reading →
Awesome Mural Proposals Requested from the Washington State History Museum
What makes Washington amazing? The Washington State History Museum seeks proposals from muralists for an interior project in its Education Center. The space is darn close to 30 feet long x 8 feet high and needs a grand vista of Washington (or some such idea) to add depth and space to this children's lunchroom. Proposals... Continue Reading →
Attention illustrators!
Get your portfolio tuned up by Caldecott Honor illustrator Margaret Chodos-Irvine. We are now taking submissions for this fantastic opportunity. Margaret will curate a group of the submitted images for review and commentary during our February meeting. (Note: Not all submissions will be used.) Margaret will provide suggestions and comments on how to improve everyone's... Continue Reading →
Illustrator(s) Needed!
826 Seattle is in need of an illustrator to help with their Space Adventure Comic Book field trips. 826, located in a secret lair behind the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Company, is a nonprofit writing and tutoring center dedicated to helping youth, ages six to 18, improve their creative and expository writing skills. On the... Continue Reading →
Children’s Book Illustration Classes with Craig Orback
Local illustrator Craig Orback has some new Children's Book Illustration classes starting soon in Bellevue and Seattle. For more information on Craig, and his work, visit him at his website and blog.Children's Book Illustration IImmerse yourself in the world of children’s book illustration with this introductory course. Through in-class assignments using a variety of media,... Continue Reading →
Graphic Artists Guild June Workshop
Moving from Graphic Design to User Experience (UX) DesignWhat is User Experience Design (UX Design) ?How does it differ from traditional graphic design?Why does it matter?How is it done?Find out this month as David Kelley takes us on an exploration of UX Design approaches. When:Wednesday, June 22, from 12-2 p.m. (Doors open at 11:30 a.m.)Where:EAFA... Continue Reading →
Illustrating Children’s Picture Books Class with Jaime Temairik
Hey Picture Book Makers! Join me this summer for a great class, Illustrating Children's Picture Books, at the University of Washington Seattle campus. I can promise you four weeks of wall-to wall-picture book making talk. Incredible guest speakers like Martha Brockenbrough (www.marthabee.com) and Richard Jesse Watson (www.richardjessewatson.com) can promise you incredible inspirational writing tips and... Continue Reading →