Working on these illustrations again has brought a
sort of new enlightenment about all that is involved
in illustrating picture books. I recall a faculty member of a
Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators
(http://www.scbwi.org) conference once said how being an
illustrator is a lot like being the director of a film. It's not only
characters that illustrators must be creative with, but the
setting, lighting, and color story. Even the emotion that the
characters project and the feeling that the image evokes is
critical to getting the point across. It's a lot of pressure,
but I love it!
*I apologize for not posting last week as I had trouble with my
wifi/new internet provider.
Need to let off some steam? Pop a few balloons! *>.<* Rachel
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