Conversations on book art making.
So, Day 8 into the new year, and I have managed to draw every day. What is so hard though, is that the art that I am working on (my first picture book CHRISTMAS GOODNIGHT with Harper Collins Publishers) really can’t be shared. It’s just the way it is! But I can share the models that I use, right? It sure is nice to have live models for Baby Jesus, and others. If only they’d sit still a minute!
But I will say, that most of the art I have done so far won’t ever be used. It really is an amazing process. In book art making, you never get what you want on the first try!
It’s like how I finally get to the point when I am trying to tell my husband why I am upset about something: It takes a lot of talking about every which thing before it finally comes out! (Come on…You know it’s like that…it’s amazing how much has to come out of your mouth before you say what you really need to say!)
Well, same with art making. Or at least my art making! I have sketch books full of stuff that just doesn’t work. Or is completely random and has nothing to do with the book I am working on, but just happened to come out while I was working (like those conversations, you know?) But it all ends up being necessary to get what I am ultimately working towards.
It’s really amazing to see how illustration births itself. It’s the coolest thing ever. I love it!
I plan on having the book art done by May, and then comes the just as long production work. So cool. I get to work on Christmas all year:)
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Could I be more excited for you?
Nope.
Can’t wait to see the book!
Interesting, the way your illustration process is similar to talking out a problem or frustration – and that through the process you find clarity. I look forward to seeing your book! I’m sure it will be great.
“…it’s amazing how much has to come out of your mouth before you say what you really need to say!)
Well, same with art making.”
So true!!!
I am so excited for you!
Well Happy Christmas Sarah
You certainly have the cutest models, I am just over the moon about this chance for you, you must be so excited. I love to hear how it is all going. I must try to draw each day too, now there’s a resolution worth keeping hold of 
Happy Weekend, Catherine x
How much fun you must have, I bet your book is going to be gorgeous.
I know exactly what you mean! And I can’t wait for your book to come out.
I received a twitter about your amazing sales success on Etsy.com and I just wanted to stop by and congratulate you. I am very envious of you and your talent. You are amazing. Now that I know about you and saved you, I’ll be one or two of your sales for 2010!
Congratulations on the book
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Stephanie
ohmigoodness…i am sooo so proud of you! i knew this would come in time!
Love that picture of Addi and Ella! I got your message and called you back, however, only to leave you a message. So, tag…you’re it! Just teasing! Sounds like you’re super busy! We would LOVE to get together however. So, give me another jingle and I’ll do the same. Maybe we can actually talk!