tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post3463093107976540918..comments2024-02-17T09:53:06.168+00:00Comments on Notes from the Slushpile: Adventures in IllustrationCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-66962764489433835302018-03-25T22:37:00.794+01:002018-03-25T22:37:00.794+01:00What a fascinating insight into the mechanics of i...What a fascinating insight into the mechanics of illustration, especially all the 'hardware' talk. Even though I love buying various pens and sketchpads, I don't really have any urge to attempt to illustrate my own work - a serious lack of talent obviously plays a large role. Simple abstract doodles are as far as I go.<br /><br />As always, I'm impressed by your work ethic and determination, but as I'm expecting a signed copy get those remaining spreads done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339038137907878436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-50098463126923991102018-03-24T22:16:22.331+00:002018-03-24T22:16:22.331+00:00I can't imagine it! But then I too have aphant...I can't imagine it! But then I too have aphantasia!<br />Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-89268279808880864852018-03-24T11:04:23.691+00:002018-03-24T11:04:23.691+00:00Thanks for your comment (and your continued encour...Thanks for your comment (and your continued encouragement). It's ironic that the main reason I chose the book was the post-its, and they don't even make an appearance until spread 3! I now understand why picture books take so long to create...Nick Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02571077124165351007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-37255947287792598932018-03-24T11:01:11.574+00:002018-03-24T11:01:11.574+00:00I suppose aphantasia isn't such a weird concep...I suppose aphantasia isn't such a weird concept for me, because I've always lived with it! But it does make life more difficult where drawing is concerned. I was very jealous of an artist I talked to who said she could see scenes in perspective in her head, and virtually walk around to view the scene from different angles. That sounds like a superpower to me!Nick Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02571077124165351007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-47395413903884242102018-03-24T10:57:29.362+00:002018-03-24T10:57:29.362+00:00Thanks Candy. I think it's important to talk a...Thanks Candy. I think it's important to talk about the geeky stuff, because it demystifies the process. It's always encouraging for me to see other people's mistakes and how they learnt from them, so I want to do the same.Nick Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02571077124165351007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-56174348854523214712018-03-24T09:16:50.023+00:002018-03-24T09:16:50.023+00:00Thanks for the mention! And great work on the pict...Thanks for the mention! And great work on the pictures - it's coming on excellently since I last saw it, and it works well as a complete spread. I'm a bit sad not to see any post-its yet (there are so many opportunities for observational practice as work). Looking forward to seeing where you go next with the drawing.Imogenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810432221489164293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-50471679600463391862018-03-24T08:23:50.375+00:002018-03-24T08:23:50.375+00:00This is wonderfully honest, Nick and I love how yo...This is wonderfully honest, Nick and I love how your progress is so clearly set out. I do however remain gob-smacked by the idead of Aphantasia.Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-19623347939580272872018-03-23T19:44:03.205+00:002018-03-23T19:44:03.205+00:00It's so inspiring that you're methodically...It's so inspiring that you're methodically setting out to achieve your dream. Love all the geeky stuff too! We should form a Society of Aphantastic Writers & Illustrators. Happy drawing, Nick!Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-33464622464867366762018-03-23T17:19:48.417+00:002018-03-23T17:19:48.417+00:00I totally agree, Korky's work is incredible - ...I totally agree, Korky's work is incredible - I could never do what he does. So I'll just have to do my own thing instead!Nick Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02571077124165351007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-4836697909752242152018-03-23T16:56:05.717+00:002018-03-23T16:56:05.717+00:00Fascinating Nick. You are so lucky to be learning ...Fascinating Nick. You are so lucky to be learning with Korky Paul. His Winnie the Witch illustrations are amazing. There's so much energy and body language in the images. Well done for putting yourself through a new learning curve! Maureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-39166593816708801652018-03-23T16:55:32.891+00:002018-03-23T16:55:32.891+00:00Thanks for commenting, Eleanor. We definitely all ...Thanks for commenting, Eleanor. We definitely all have to find our own preferred technique, which seems to involve a lot of trial and error!Nick Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02571077124165351007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-74495146264543473232018-03-23T16:26:13.102+00:002018-03-23T16:26:13.102+00:00Fabulous to read, Nick. I too have been translatin...Fabulous to read, Nick. I too have been translating myself into an illustrator and learning the trade. Without Korky Paul's help, sadly! Like you I want some hand-made element left. I have the Promarkers but am colouring digitally after scanning graphite, which leaves a nicely rough edge to the 'ink' work - this is the opposite of your plan in fact. I'm sure you'll get there. Especially as you have a book to illustrate and probably a publisher lined up! Thanks for sharing this post. Very encouraging to others.Eleanor Patrickhttp://www.eleanorpatrickillustration.comnoreply@blogger.com