Wild things.
It was Maurice Sendak’s 81st Birthday last month, and I stumbled across this site while reading more about him. Have I mentioned how Maurice Sendak is my hero? Ok. I know he is basically every illustrator’s hero. But they’re are all just saying that. Really, Maurice Sendak is my hero and inspiration. I have often wondered what it would be a like to peek into his artist brain for a day and sense how he works. He is pure genius. One of the Greats.
“They’re not so terrible” by Peter DeSeve
So, about this site: Terrible Yellow Eyes. This blog is a collection of illustrated works by various artists inspired by the classic picture book, Where the Wild Things Are. Inspired by Maurice Sendak, and as a tribute to him, these artists have illustrated phrases or ideas from the book in their own style. What an incredible tribute, as well as a great experience to reillustrate something so brilliantly written. I think I have the original illustrations memorized detail by detail: so to see other interpretations is so refreshing.
Have a look:
Delightful, isn’t it? What a tribute for Maurice’s 81st birthday. And with the movie coming out soon, hope this gets you in the mood.
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I went to a lecture to hear Mr. Sendak speak when I was a student at BYU. It was in the DeJong Concert Hall. I went because he was one of my favorite children authors/illustrators.
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I love. Love ,Love,Where the wild things are. My son wanted me to read it to him all the time when he was little. I didn,t mind though because I enjoyed it as much as he did. Thanks for your post. It was so fun to look at.
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What an amazing blog!!! I was already excited for the movie, but this just made it even that much more exciting! ^_^ Thank you so much for sharing! I drew my own little wild thing drawing that I will post later tonight or tomorrow! Thanks again for the wonderful post!
thank you so much for posting this. i love that blog! what a great site. i\’ve always loved the book and maurice sendak too. p.s. your new baby is adorable!