You Have to Start Somewhere
by Craig Smith
Description
Craig’s presentations are about pictures, especially the planning and editorial process of making illustrations for picture books. He shows the planning and editing that happen within the creation of each single picture, as well.
Every session varies depending on ages, but will include at least one large ‘rough’ drawing. This highlights viewpoint and construction of a character.
He talks in detail about choices to do with approach and technique, as well as character development, composition, animating a character through movement and expression, and more.
He strongly prefers that the students have an opportunity to draw within the session.
Topics:
Every session varies depending on ages, but will include at least one large ‘rough’ drawing. This highlights viewpoint and construction of a character.
He talks in detail about choices to do with approach and technique, as well as character development, composition, animating a character through movement and expression, and more.
He strongly prefers that the students have an opportunity to draw within the session.
Topics:
- The publishing process.
- Roughs: A method for planning artwork.
- The various choices an illustrator makes. From the obvious to the not so obvious. (Plus tips how to make them).
- The role of pictures in storytelling.
Details
Audience
Duration
50 – 90 minutes
Requirements
Easel, or whiteboard (for paper to be blue-tacked to). Craig will supply all materials and papers he uses for his own use. He asks that the school provide A4, A3, paper plus grey leads, erasers (and a book or board to lean on for the students if they are on the floor).