Saturday, April 30, 2011

May's Theme: LOVE is in the AIR!

Ah, Scribblers. May--a time when the scent of blossoms,  fresh cut grass and LOVE is in the air! It can be the LOVE of art, books, children, pets…or illustration. And to add to this month’s theme there is a special new groovy CHALLENGE!!!

To celebrate our S.C.B.W.I. Spring CRAFTfest in Ann Arbor, all Scribblers attending the conference are invited to participate in a Special Scribbler Sketchcrawl---Here is what you do.

Whilst attending the conference, SKETCH a moving moment, a silly scene, or a sparkling speaker--any scribbling thought or idea will do. Then post it along with your MAY artful contribution. Share your art and show the world how much you loved the conference and especially how much you LOVE being an illustrator!

To see some examples of "sketchcrawl" art, check out the S.C.B.W.I. British Isle’s Sketchcrawl:
http://scbwiillustrators.blogspot.com/2010/11/london-sketchcrawl-report.html?spref=fb

Peace!
Lori Taylor

loonwoman@gmail.com

 Deadline:  May 31

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Going green!!!- Jeff Jantz

 This one is form a book I 'm "currently seeking publishing options for!" called "Magic Words" I tought it fit this months theme.

The magic words (wich oboviously went wrong) in this particular spread are...
"Roomly slop goop-a-ly slime,
Parsley- sage- rosemary n thyme."

Monday, April 25, 2011

go green





New Mexico Laundromat

 for sale to benefit the Muskegon Museum of ART
in an benefit called "Fresh ART Live" on 4/29/2011 @ 7pm
www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Going Green by Nina Goebel

Hello, I am new to this blog. I did this recently for an art show. Thought it fits the theme... I am looking forward to see more of everybody's work!
www.ninafecit.com

Monday, April 18, 2011

go green

by Lori McElrath-Eslick
plein aire of our dog, surrounded by what he loves to sleep on,
the green grass of our backyard.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Going GREEN! by Lori Taylor


"HOLLY WILD" by Lori Taylor          http://www.loritaylorart.com/
Whether during green skies or among green ferns--Get UP, Get OUT, EXPLORE and GO GREEN!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Hear Ye All You SCRIBBLERS!

If you’re like me, I am super-GEEKED about the upcoming SCBWI-MI Spring Conference held in A2 (Ann Arbor for you out-of-townies). And I am especially excited and GEEKED to the max over Wendy Halperin’s Illustrator workshop.

So excited, that I ran out and bought my pack of 96 Crayolas and another bundle of 24 Twistables today to prep for this color wheel-of-a-deal illustrator workshop. Come color with me--with us.

Why am I so excited about Wendy’s workshop and to meet Wendy? Last fall, I wanted to attend her workshop at the UM Bio Station in Pellston, MI for the 22nd annual Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference. (As some of you may know I do nature/wildlife art and illustration and I was supposed to be there to receive an MAEOE award but opted to attend the SCBWI-MI Fall Conference instead—which I’m glad I did—because I hooked up with a great critique group and the honor of meeting awesome people and starting the SCRIBBLERS.)

Wendy was presenting a two-day workshop that had educators focusing on outdoor observations to monitor environmental changes. She taught teachers to teach students to use drawing as a way to deliver information and learn about the environment.

HURRAY for you Wendy! Now more than ever, we artists, writers and illustrators are being called to educate our young stewards of tomorrow. What better way to teach that than through art? So for no other reason, sign up to meet a HERO and become a real HERO to kids too!

So sign up quick, like an eastern cottontail bunny, for Wendy’s workshop. I‘m always looking for new mediums to play with and use with kids. AND SCRIBBLERS, THIS is the one!


CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Wendy Anderson Halperin (illustration)
Wendy will pass on her love of the crayon as a wonderful medium for sketching book dummies or finished art. She will participate and demonstrate her technique with conference participants. There will be work on human and animal anatomy, the sketching process and pencil techniques. Attendees will need to bring their favorite pencils, erasers, and a box of 64, 98, or 120 crayons.  Workshop requires an additional $3 fee for materials that Wendy will share during the workshop.
Participant maximum:  35

For more info on Wendy Anderson Halperin check out her site:   www.wendyhalperin.com.

Drop everything and DRAW! And don't forget to get your GOING GREEN art in before April 30th!

Lori Taylor
http://www.loritaylorart.com/
http://lori-loritaylorart.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Going Green! by Dana Atnip

In the spring, I always look forward to the all birds reappearing after their winter hiatus in warmer climates...although Quacker Parrots aren't native to Michigan, lol. Happy Spring everyone!