In Survey, we had to create a magazine spread ala the 1950s (stories for women in Good Housekeeping, etc.) Here's mine- it's for an actual published story in 1959 titled, "Take One Rainy Night..." I'm pretty pleased with it. The text for the story would be in the bottom left-hand corner.
"Take One Rainy Night..." 2010 Gouache and Collage.
I've been working furiously on children's book as well! Here's a few images from the spreads I've finished.
"Simon and Brother" 2010 Gouache and Collage.
"Frances Reads" 2010 Gouache and Collage.
No images yet from my relief class- but some good stuff coming up soon, I promise!
I've been pretty inspired by the art of Mary Blair and Jan Pfloog lately. Blair was a character designer for Disney, and more or less created all the old characters we know and love. I don't want to be a character designer, but her painting technique is so wonderful. The flat colors and movement are outstanding!
A children's book spread, © Mary Blair.
Jan Pfloog is not especially well known, although she had a pretty good run with Golden Books. I've had several of her stories since I was a kid- "The Farm Book," "The Zoo Book," and "The Kitten Book." I love her dry-brushing and use of color. Sorry I don't have a better image of her work. The interior illustrations are much more inspiring.
Cover for "The Farm Book," © Jan Pfloog.
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caitlin
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