an image I did for Harcourt awhile ago –
a challenge, & fun trying to fit all the animals
I like how it turned out. for the most part, even though the perspective isn’t perfect. I was going for a Richard Scarry kind of a look. It was a challenge however, to try and fit all the animals in the picture. You know how art directors are, and worse yet, how a committee can be. Well it’s kinda busy but all the animals that they wanted, ARE in there and it worked. More or less.
Looking back I can see a lot of things that I could do a little better now. Oh well, always moving on. When ever Norman Rockwell was asked which was his BEST piece, he would say his next one.
I love your work. Always so happy. Nice to hear you look back at all the things you would do differently too. Also love hearing the memories of who you were working with and the challenges each project brought. In addition to the incredible classes you bring far and wide on line – the real world of publishing and clients demonstrated in the stories you tell is just as important.
Thanks for your classes and your stories.
Cheers!