We have a smaller challenge this year that I would like to involve all of the illustrators in…
Designing a Lapel Pin:
it must have the date: 2010
it must have W. PA SCBWI (in any readable form)
and a simple graphic to somehow symbolize children’s books
…..the possibilities are limitless!
You could add a quote or ‘saying’ if you’d like. [...]
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Lapel Pin Contest
Posted in Uncategorized on October 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kelley Cunningham AD for HIGH FIVE
Posted in Uncategorized on September 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Kelley Cunningham, the Art Director for HIGH FIVE magazine will be our main speaker for the illustrators during the Western Pennsylvania Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Conference.
The dates are November 6th & 7th, that’s a Friday evening and all day Saturday. If you haven’t received your information yet you can visit the website. [...]
‘natural-white’ or ‘bright-white’
Posted in Uncategorized on August 5, 2009 | 3 Comments »
“Do you prefer “natural-white” watercolor papers or the “bright-whites”? This may be a silly question; because its actually very personal taste.
But; why would I choose either? I was just online, and Jerry’s was having a sale on Arches watercolor papers. I was stopped dead in my tracks when I had to make the choice.
I automatically [...]
Tuesday August 4th
Posted in Uncategorized on August 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I apologize but the Critique Group Meeting will be cancelled for tomorrow evening.
Please leave comments here, and maybe if there are a few interested members you could still meet together. But, I am unable to make it.
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful summer.
Be well,
Rose
a few more:
Posted in Uncategorized on July 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hope Cards:
Posted in Uncategorized on July 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Critique Group Meeting
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Remember that tonight’s meeting will be the Tomie dePaola DVD showing at the library in Brentwood, instead of the Barnes & Noble at the waterfront.
The cost is: $12 and there are seats still available.
see you there,
Rose
PENNSYLVANIA FELLOWSHIPS FOR ARTISTS
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jackie Adams sent this information:
PENNSYLVANIA FELLOWSHIPS FOR ARTISTS http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/artists_programs/fellowships/PA2010_Guidelines.pdf
The deadline for 2010 Pennsylvania Fellowship applications is 4:30pm on Monday, August 3, 2009.
PCA awards these Fellowships in fixed amounts of $5,000 or $10,000 to eligible Pennsylvania artists of exceptional talent to enable them to pursue their artistic goals.
There isn’t much time, but; [...]
Tomie dePaola: on creating the picture book.
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Illustrators,
JOIN US for a showing of the Tomie dePaola DVD
Tomie dePaola on creating the picture book:
Over the past 40 years, Tomie dePaola has created some of the most beloved picture books of our time. With over 200 books to his credit, the stories and illustrations of Tomie’s best-selling works are instantly recognizable by readers young [...]
Use Their Work Free? Some Artists Say No to Google
Posted in Uncategorized on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When Google representatives recently invited dozens of prominent artists to contribute work to be featured on its new Web browser, the company enthusiastically sold the idea as an opportunity to have artwork shown to millions.
But some, like Gary Taxali, were not impressed. Mr. Taxali, an illustrator based in Toronto whose work has appeared in publications [...]