Tove Jansson (1914-2001), the much loved Finnish author and illustrator of the Moomintroll series is another bright star in the creative universe of children's book illustration. The Moomin series has been translated into over 25 languages and the dreamy landscapes, quirky characters and whimsical adventures of the Moomin family captured the hearts and minds of many. You can find out more about Jansson and see more of her illustrative catalogue of works here.
The Legend of the Scarecrow from Carlos Lascano on Vimeo.
Read about how this was made, here.
Art & Ghosts creates digital illustrations with an incredibly light and fluid touch. Her prints are available for purchase on Etsy.
These characters are created using recyled and repurposed plastic components. "My work is based on: collecting, gathering… of objects or parts of objects mainly made of plastic found on pavements, in bins of flee markets or brought by friends and family, members of the Recycle club. I then commit to a simple principle as I assemble; that is original colours and shapes of the collected parts may not be modified. New plastic figurative and none figurative objects are created and given a new environment." View more by artist Olivier Goko, whose studio is pictured below.
If you live in Edmonton, Natasha Lawyer has a show of original mixed media on display at The Sugarbowl. The exhibition opens November 1 and runs until the end of November. (The Sugarbowl is at 10922 88 Ave NW, Edmonton)
This is Mike Kerr's contribution to Nightmares. You can read about his process and what the dream means over on his blog. The original painting is for sale ($1000) and prints are $175, unframed. Contact the gallery if you are interested since this show will not be in the shop.
I discovered "Not Paper" this evening and wanted to share it here. It is Aprile Elcich's blog about collage and she has some pretty good links (Douglas Coupland's collages, below). Her own work (above) is also very good.
I am thrilled to have Linzie Hunter participating in Old School. I look forward to her book of postcards in which she has illustrated spam emails. It comes out later this year from Chronicle Books, so I'll be sure to stock it in UPPERCASE.
I would like to congratulate the many illustrators in the current Communication Arts Illustration Annual whose work has graced the walls of UPPERCASE and contributed to our book projects, The Shatner Show and Work/Life.
Jody Hewgill
Karen Klassen (wow! a full spread - and well deserved)
Christopher Silas Neal
Genevieve Simms
Justin Gabbard
Nick Dewar
Marcos Chin
Doug Fraser
Jesse Lefkowitz
Jillian Tamaki
Sam Weber
Erik Sandberg
Mark Burckhardt
Paul Hoppe
Zina Saunders
Mignon, Tom and their daughter Hannah are a talented family. The illustrations above are by Mignon Khargie. The collage below by Hannah, age 7.
Work/Life illustrator Marco Cibola has just launched a new website with updated illustration work as well as personal projects. The image above appears in the book, and the skull image below is currently exhibited in the gallery and online shop. (That's me reflected in the glass.)
It's fantastic to have Jody Hewgill's work in the gallery. Her fine painting skills are just wonderful to see in person. (Sorry, this one has been sold).
Jody in her studio (more photos of Jody's workspace are in the book).
Little Red Riding Hood's temporary home in UPPERCASE.
Work/Life: the UPPERCASE directory of Canadian Illustration & Photography
Cover by Christy Batta
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