Celebrating Cover Artists
Can a book be judged by its cover? Well... yes. In fact, there is an entire industry of artists whose primary job is to convey something about the story within,…
Medium Monday: Digital Art
What is Digital Art? Digital art is an image that is created using a digital device like a computer, phone, or tablet. All the other media in this blog series…
Thank you, Drew Struzan!
You may not know his name, but I guarantee you know his work. Drew Struzan, aptly named, drew countless iconic movie posters over the course of his 30+ year career.…
Medium Monday: Gouache
What is Gouache? Gouache is the only medium in this series that I have not personally worked with. It is pigment with a water soluble binding agent, just like watercolor,…
Medium Monday: Pastel
What is Pastel? No, not the pale color schemes you see in the spring! Pastels, the art medium, are similar to chalk. Pigmented powder and a touch of a binding…
Medium Monday: Pen & Ink
What is Pen & Ink? "Pen & Ink" is a common way to refer to the field of ink drawing, especially when using a dip or fountain pen. Ink is…
Medium Monday: Oil Paint
What Is Oil Paint? Oil paint is simply pigment mixed into an oil medium, often linseed oil. Most famous artists of history used oil paint. Oil paint is similar to…
Exploring Illustration at the Mazza Museum Weekend Conference
The University of Findlay's Mazza Museum is home to a stunning collection of original art from picture books. As a UF alumnus from their illustration program, I spent a lot…
Mammoth Math by David Macaulay, pp. 84-85
David Macaulay: When Art and Science Meet
There is no one like David Macaulay. His picture book Black and White won the Caldecott medal for it's unique split-screen storytelling (four narratives play out side-by-side, leaving the reader…