Since I last spoke about my newest project, I have been negotiating the terms of the contract, but it is now all set, signed and posted. So we are ready to go!
The first thing I always ask, is for a set of full-size layouts to be set with type and printed out for me:
This way I know what text I have to work with on each page, and exactly how much space it is going to require. Of course, the position in not set at this stage - I will move the text around to fit the images I create. Nobody, including me, knows what they will look like yet!
There is an artwork deadline of Oct 2nd and, allowing for my various school commitments, this leaves me just enough time: no spare for illness (or rubbish drawing), so I am felling slightly anxious.
I'm sure I'll feel better though, once I've got my teeth into it.
I'm sure I'll feel better though, once I've got my teeth into it.
Great news Lynne Congraulations !
ReplyDeleteI always get so excited when you embark an a new project. I'm going to have to get a specal book case soon to hold my collection of all your books!
Muvver XX
Thank you x
ReplyDeleteI loved that you showed a picture of the text and space provided for your illus. Keep us posted on your progress.
ReplyDeleteAlso, today I did my first random person sketch on the back of receipt while in my car waiting to pick up a pizza for dinner. My sketch was awful but, it was so fun... although I need to keep a real sketchbook :) You inspire me. thanks
Hey Diana!! Well done you!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter if the sketch is not perfect - as you say, it's the experience that's the thing, and they will get better, because it's SO good for your drawing.
Get a sketchbook though, so you can look back at your progress (get an little one - that's less intimidating to start with).
How exciting! I haven't done children's illustration for a publisher so I'm fascinated by this. Could I ask, is the text design down to you too? Thanks Lynne!x
ReplyDeleteNo, I get to suggest the approx position it should be in, to fit my image, but the final layout, and the choice of font / text size etc are all decided by the Designer at the publishers. It's a team effort and I'm allowed imput, but they always get the final word!
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