I recently finished illustrating a picture book called DANCING DREAMS for Accord Publishing that will have Animotion panels making it look like a confined part of the illustration is animated (the older ballerina on stage in this spread). Accord did the same thing with the picture book, BEE & ME, which became a New York Times Best-Seller!
DANCING DREAMS incorporated a lot of styles of dance and was soooo much fun to illustrate. I love dancing. I used to be part of a performance and competition swing dance group. We also did latin and ballroom dancing. I miss all that fun exercise.
Accord offered me another contract for a second picture book with Animotion panels. I've been working on cover sketches, and this one is going to be stinkin' cute! Check back for updates on that.
20 comments:
How pretty. great story.
what a sweet character
Very nice work Kristi!
Wonderful!!!!
Lovely!! What a sweet expression-- and even her feet have character!
A great character! Congrats on the new book, Kristi!
Stunning Kristi, just stunning. Can't wait to see the whole book! :D
adorable ballerina! the book sounds fantastic!
very very lovely work! such a happy character!
Wow! Beautiful work!
Nice illustration.
Wonderful!
Congratulations!!! What a sweet little ballerina!
I love it! Her face is so cute. Is it digitally colored?
Thanks, everyone.
Amanda - yes, I work all digitally now. Even the "pencil" lines are digital.
Wonderful Work Kristi,
Congrats
Kit Grady
I love her pink striped tights! I can't wait to see the finished book! :)
I love your characters, Kristi! Your art is so enchanting and wonderful! You are very technically skilled, too but besides that there is real heart in your art as well. Wishing you the best! Maybe another best seller!!
Fun! Love the expression you captured on that top image!
-AZ
Wow, gorgeous drawings! I love how you rendered the audience, there's so much atmosphere.
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