When I saw the Illustration Friday topic of "strings," I thought of a tightrope. And since I have penguins on the mind, I decided to draw a performance poster for Mr. Popper's Penguins.
hi Kristi, thanks for my comment on sugary. I actually painted it on wood first, then scanned it in and added the indian textile patterns in photoshop. Your work is fantastic, have you been at this game for a long time? I am amazed by how many books you have done!
I'm really intrested in doing some work for the bookhouse you are assoicated with; do you think that’s possible? lemme know! and i like the 60's style of colors in this artwork! cheers!
Thanks for the comments everyone! I had a lot of fun with these guys. gulzar - I'm not associated with any particular bookhouse. I do freelance illustration work for a variety of publishers. If you're interested in writing or illustrating for children's books, check out CWIM (Children's Writers and Illustrators Market). That book tells you which publishers are open to submissions and what exactly exactly you should send to them so that you appear professional. Also join SCBWI. Hope that helps.
Oh, that is so cool.
ReplyDeleteClever and appealing little guys. Love your style and was delighted to see your line work.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! What a great concept and strong composition!
ReplyDeletei love the penguins! great style and I enjoy seeing the rough sketch too..
ReplyDeletehi Kristi, thanks for my comment on sugary. I actually painted it on wood first, then scanned it in and added the indian textile patterns in photoshop.
ReplyDeleteYour work is fantastic, have you been at this game for a long time? I am amazed by how many books you have done!
What a perfect adapatation for the book title. Love your color choice too!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, this is super! Very eye-catching!
ReplyDeleteVery fun. Nice work. Thanks for including the sketch. It's always nice to see how things start.
ReplyDeleteHey Kristi
ReplyDeleteIt's sat night and i actually have a minute to look at others and post! wow you're really getting into the penguins... i like the 30's feel of this.
This is great, Kristi! Love everything about this piece :) Thanks for sharing the sketch, too. I love seeing the process.
ReplyDeletegreat thinking on this, kristi! love the duotone, the title treatment, the vintagey feel, very nice composition, too! would make a great book! :))
ReplyDeleteHi there, sorry for replying late, wasnt around... hey! do see this, this is what I did for my dutch client
ReplyDeletehttp://www.allbookstores.com/author/Gulzar_Junaid.html anyhow!
I'm really intrested in doing some work for the bookhouse you are assoicated with; do you think that’s possible? lemme know! and i like the 60's style of colors in this artwork! cheers!
Thanks for the comments everyone! I had a lot of fun with these guys.
ReplyDeletegulzar - I'm not associated with any particular bookhouse. I do freelance illustration work for a variety of publishers. If you're interested in writing or illustrating for children's books, check out CWIM (Children's Writers and Illustrators Market). That book tells you which publishers are open to submissions and what exactly exactly you should send to them so that you appear professional. Also join SCBWI. Hope that helps.
Ooh, I love it! But, you already know how I feel about your penguins!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful piece!!!
ReplyDeletehi kristi,
ReplyDeletethanks for your kind words- i love your rendition of mr. popper! it's so classic, awesome job!
very talented penguins!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how cool penguins can make things...such an unassuming bird yet so full of personality when you really look at them...great poses...
ReplyDeletehehehe, that's SUCH a great poster! It's fun and the colours are perfect.
ReplyDeleteVery clever, Kristi. I like the design and the lettering as well.
ReplyDeleteI love penguins! Terribly Good!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that was one of my fave stories growing up! Makes me want to go back and read it again! :-D
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