I was delighted to open the mail the other day to find samples of a new book. I think any bookmaker must always find a secret thrill in opening the final printed book and turning the pages.In this case it was relishing the pages... since most of the characters were pickle green. Coming up with a gator character was a challenge... and I'm pleased with the outcome. I suppose having never been to anywhere that alligators actually live it seemed all very exotic.
It was fun to draw and color. l tried some new things with photoshop. The story, by Jeff Dinardo, is very well crafted... achieving that most difficult objective of storytelling - to create the arc with spare simplicity but still entertain and carry a purpose.
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The illustrations are GREAT! I love the texture in them. Upon closer inspection of the photos, I see a bottle of W&N Texture Medium... so THAT'S your secret! : )
These look terrific. Congrats to you and Jeff. I've done a couple of alligator books and I think those long snouts can be tough to deal with sometimes.
Thanks... actually I don't use that W&N texture medium. I tried it, but it didn't do much of anything. Digital texture is easier.
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