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Illustration Concepts

1/21/2015

 
Book Jacket Answers
The most difficult part of any illustration is the concept. Creating a work of art, (often about an unfamiliar subject) involves a lot of research with countless ideas roughed out on paper. It can also lead to many sleepless nights, and sketching at 3 o’clock in the morning.

The concept needs to check the boxes on three points.
  • First - it must work for me. I always ask the questions: “Does it tell the story” and if the client chooses this sketch, can I live with it?
  • Second - it must satisfy the client, touching emotions and selling points.
  • Third - it must reach out to viewers, grabbing their attention, inviting them in.

Author Myron Ball contacted me about a rewrite of an earlier publication that I had created the cover for. The book would have a new title, he would rewrite the pages, and he wanted a new cover.

The concept I presented is simple: ancient knowledge updated for the current generation. Extensive research led me to many different cultures and how their knowledge was passed down through the written word in decorative presentations. I wanted this cover to convey the same look.

The hidden meanings of these manuscripts are only understood by scholars, and those that seem to possess an inner wisdom. Myron takes this wisdom, and offers it for the modern reader.

This book will show you how to tap into to a spiritual world of energy by observing your conscious mind and imagination. Easy to follow step by step instructions teach you to influence events near and far, respond to premonitions, expand your work skills, find solutions and motivation. You will learn to let your own inner wisdom be your guide as you journey on a path to success. It is for everyone interested in finding solutions to everyday problems.

Available on Amazon.

Newspaper Censorship 

1/12/2015

 
charlie hebdo
Censorship at any level should not be tolerated by anyone, especially artists. 
Art makes a difference in our society. It has as far back as humans have been walking on this planet. It's the images the artists leave behind that tell the stories of the people and the time they live in. Image making is as important today as ever. Fear should never govern what is made or shown.
After the cold blooded massacre in Paris at Charlie Hebdo, many news outlets intimidated into self censorship decided not to republish the controversial images. Clearly the tactics of the terrorists are working. 
 

11 French-language Quebec newspapers stood up to the bullies and republished a Charlie Hebdo cartoon, along with the statement that reads, “Attacking someone simply for their ideas and opinions is an unacceptable impediment to democracy.” 

Bravo.

All of the news outlets that decided to hide behind the shield of silence have not done the world any favours. They have dropped the ball and are encouraging the terrorists to continue their tactics. If everyone publishes, writes and makes images, the bullies will come to understand that the world will not tolerate their actions. By staying silent, they are saying the behaviour is acceptable.  

The Huffington Post understands this and wrote about the timeline and the suspected catalysts, publishing the cartoons in question. 

A cartoon (below) that was created in response to the attack by artist Darren Bell, published on boredpanda.com sums it up very nicely. Artists will not be intimidated into silence.

"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing."
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    The Great Hug Me Too by Donna Pidlubny

    Anna Lia & The Magical Christmas Gifts by Donna Pidlubny

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