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Childrens book illustrations

Saffron Craig - Sunday, January 17, 2010
The Sydney Festival has captured my adventurous spirit and taken me to many places over the last week, plays, music, art. I have been out most nights and there is still so much more to see and do. A highlight was the play The Arrival, so poetic and inventive. I have never seen such a great production.

While at home I am finishing the 5th illustration for my children's book. The story I had written last year was shelved until recently. A book-gift about modern illustration encouraged me to make a start on evolving my own Illustration style. I have since rewritten my original draft into prose. Using drawings to capture the essence of these words is so much fun, the process has created many colourful conversations. I am really captivated with being able to illustrate this book. I thought I could share a detail of a drawing I have done for its first page, to show you the style I am developing. I am sure it will find its way into my textile designs as well.



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Carolyne Thornton commented on 15-Feb-2010 07:19 PM
I love that illustration - wow, the colours look great!
Kate Conklin commented on 19-Jan-2010 06:28 PM
Great to hear you had an inspirational weekend. I love your style. This would make a beautiful quilt.
nicole vos commented on 19-Jan-2010 08:38 AM
I'm sooo curious what your story will be like. These would make great fabric designs too! Have you shown these to Sequoia yet?
Sharon Feigl commented on 19-Jan-2010 08:15 AM
Hi Saffron, WOW...the illustration looks great. Looking forward to seeing more :) Hugs, Sharon

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