Comments on: Illustrating a Children’s Story, Part 1 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/ In-depth illustration tutorials, tips, and video demos Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:33:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Catu http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-43770 Catu Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:47:44 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-43770 I'm in love with the grumpy one... I hope you someday get the chance to use it for another sort of story. I’m in love with the grumpy one… I hope you someday get the chance to use it for another sort of story.

]]> By: Dani http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-43300 Dani Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:53:24 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-43300 Evany, If you want to move away from anime, my advice would be to just draw and experiment as much as you can and consciously stay away from the anime look. Look at other artists' work and find styles that you like. The way you develop your taste will also affect your style. And as far as animation, Disney and Anime may dominate the field, but there is A LOT more to see if you do some research. Animators are working in a variety of interesting and quirky styles, some of which might suit your tastes better and inspire your work. I would start with <a href="http://cartoonbrew.com/" rel="nofollow">Cartoon Brew</a>. The guy there regularly posts stuff about many different types, styles, and eras of animation. Evany, If you want to move away from anime, my advice would be to just draw and experiment as much as you can and consciously stay away from the anime look. Look at other artists’ work and find styles that you like. The way you develop your taste will also affect your style.

And as far as animation, Disney and Anime may dominate the field, but there is A LOT more to see if you do some research. Animators are working in a variety of interesting and quirky styles, some of which might suit your tastes better and inspire your work. I would start with Cartoon Brew. The guy there regularly posts stuff about many different types, styles, and eras of animation.

]]> By: Evany http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-43128 Evany Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:07:41 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-43128 Dani, I am studying animation at the Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale... And to tell you the truth, I've grown tired of seeing the stuff and style everywhere... It's always either furry cute creatures or monstrous and exaggerated males or females characters drawn in the anime style. Before I got into the school, I was one of the kids who would love to draw the anime characters, but now I've grown quite fond to children's book illustrations and a little bit of realism mixed together... Only problem is, when I try to put them together it doesn't work for me. I would like to know the difference between the styles and if it has something to do with the fact that I got used to draw anime. Thanks a lot. Dani, I am studying animation at the Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale… And to tell you the truth, I’ve grown tired of seeing the stuff and style everywhere… It’s always either furry cute creatures or monstrous and exaggerated males or females characters drawn in the anime style. Before I got into the school, I was one of the kids who would love to draw the anime characters, but now I’ve grown quite fond to children’s book illustrations and a little bit of realism mixed together… Only problem is, when I try to put them together it doesn’t work for me.

I would like to know the difference between the styles and if it has something to do with the fact that I got used to draw anime.

Thanks a lot.

]]> By: Matti Kemppainen http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-34164 Matti Kemppainen Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:21:51 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-34164 I like the big fat pig. Im a bit late in following the posts but i figured you would till want to know. The Fat on has a unique graphical flare to it. Its funny. I like the big fat pig. Im a bit late in following the posts but i figured you would till want to know. The Fat on has a unique graphical flare to it. Its funny.

]]> By: Jennifer T. http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-33686 Jennifer T. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:25:26 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-33686 on the second row down, over 6, I love the chubby little pig with the glasses! So fun! It definitely gives him character! on the second row down, over 6, I love the chubby little pig with the glasses! So fun! It definitely gives him character!

]]> By: Sheri http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32282 Sheri Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:17:50 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32282 I love your ideas. You have some really great sketches here. I'm no professional, just an enthusiast/ wanna-be artist. I came across your website and just love all the great information on your site along with the pictures of things you are working on. I check in on your site regularly to read your blog. I asked my kids to look at your sketches today. They especially liked the fatter pig sketches. My seven year old said it made the picture funnier. My two year old was also drawn to picture 5 as well. He immediately noticed the big belly. His absolute favorite was the "mad face" as he called it on the sketch 002. He kept asking to see if over and over. Good luck with your work! You definitely have talent and skill! It is very evident that you love what you do and it shows in your work and on your site! I love your ideas. You have some really great sketches here. I’m no professional, just an enthusiast/ wanna-be artist. I came across your website and just love all the great information on your site along with the pictures of things you are working on. I check in on your site regularly to read your blog. I asked my kids to look at your sketches today. They especially liked the fatter pig sketches. My seven year old said it made the picture funnier. My two year old was also drawn to picture 5 as well. He immediately noticed the big belly. His absolute favorite was the “mad face” as he called it on the sketch 002. He kept asking to see if over and over. Good luck with your work! You definitely have talent and skill! It is very evident that you love what you do and it shows in your work and on your site!

]]> By: Susan http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32248 Susan Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:24 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32248 I like #12 and #17 together. Short and fat with glasses (#13) has a classic look, but has been done quite quite a bit. One of the things I like about #12 is that it looks as if you had a really good time and took your time drawing him to get it just right. I hear a lot of other artists say, "Draw what you like, what interests you, and it'll feel less like work and turn out better." That also shows well in #12's appearance in the more complete scene of #11. Can hardly wait to see more! I like #12 and #17 together. Short and fat with glasses (#13) has a classic look, but has been done quite quite a bit. One of the things I like about #12 is that it looks as if you had a really good time and took your time drawing him to get it just right. I hear a lot of other artists say, “Draw what you like, what interests you, and it’ll feel less like work and turn out better.” That also shows well in #12’s appearance in the more complete scene of #11.

Can hardly wait to see more!

]]> By: Jo Castillo http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32227 Jo Castillo Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:14:48 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32227 I like pig 8 and 9 as well. #2 is great for another type story! Attitude for sure. Great work. I like pig 8 and 9 as well. #2 is great for another type story! Attitude for sure. Great work.

]]> By: Ashley http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32134 Ashley Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:33:59 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32134 Cool! I am doing the same thing right now to beef up the ol' portfolio so it will be fun to see your work and process at the same time. I also agree with Addiso. Pig #8 and #9 have the most charm to me and I think that he would be great paired with a #16 that has a real small head and even bigger glasses. It would be great to push him (#16) a little bit. Good luck! Cool! I am doing the same thing right now to beef up the ol’ portfolio so it will be fun to see your work and process at the same time. I also agree with Addiso. Pig #8 and #9 have the most charm to me and I think that he would be great paired with a #16 that has a real small head and even bigger glasses. It would be great to push him (#16) a little bit. Good luck!

]]> By: variousdoodles http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32095 variousdoodles Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:24:34 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2008/02/22/illustrating-a-childrens-story-part-1/#comment-32095 I think classics are timeless and this story is no exception. Your sketches are adorable--I especially like the one with the long snout (with his snout in the air) and the pig with glasses. I think classics are timeless and this story is no exception. Your sketches are adorable–I especially like the one with the long snout (with his snout in the air) and the pig with glasses.

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