Illustration I (Art 322A), II (Art 322B), III (Art
422)
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Bob Peak, Client: U. S. Postal Service
Skip Liepke, Client: The Eleanor Ettinger Gallery,
Inc.
Illustrate from the Latin illustratus, to light up,
illuminate 1. to make clear; explain 2. to furnish with
explanatory or decorative drawings, designs, or pictures 3.
a) to make luminous; illuminate, b) to enlighten, c)
to make bright; adorn, d) to make illustrious
Paint from the Latin pingere, to paint, embroider 1.
to make a picture, design, etc. in colors applied to a surface 2.
to describe colorfully or vividly; depict in words 3. to cover or
decorate with paint; color 4. to apply cosmetics to; adorn;
beautify 5. a) to apply a medicine with a brush or swab,
b) to treat a wound in this way
Draw from the Latin trahere, to pull, draw 1. to
make lines, figure, pictures, as with a pencil, pen, brush, or stylus;
sketch; diagram 2. to describe in words 3. to be drawn or
have a drawing effect 4. to come; move; approach, to draw nearer
5. to attract audiences
Are you now clear on the difference between the three? I personally never
have been. The un-ending debate that "Fine Art" is intrinsically
different than "Commercial Art" and somehow better continues in all art
programs and departments throughout this country. I have dealt with it by
knowing in my self that I love to draw and paint and make art. Whatever
people choose to call it or name it is their choice. I call it art. I
wish for each of you to reach a point where you love what you are doing
so much that any arguments regarding it's "purity" due to a label someone
has placed on it does not interfere with any part of you, most of all
your art and your conviction to continue to
create it.
Joy von Wolffersdorff, Client: Playgirl Magazine
Please make sure that you find the one for your specific class:
Gary Kelley, Client: Hellman Associates
To email me ( hcart001@csun.edu)
Your email assignment is as follows:
Put your full name and course number on the first line.
Select an animal to represent yourself. Then think of somebody
in your life, with whom you would like to have a dialogue. It is best to
choose someone whom you have strong feelings for, either way; or a person
with whom you may have something to resolve. Choose a different animal to
represent that person.
Write your name and the animal you have chosen for yourself.
You can use the other person's name, their relationship to you and/or
just their initials but let me know what gender they are and what animal
you have given them.
Then just begin writing as if you are the animal which
represents yourself talking to the other animal. Shift and write as the
other animal responding to your words. Dialogue back and forth for at
least 200 words or more. Don't edit and don't intellectualize this. Just
write! Don't worry about grammar etc. Make sure that you become this
animal and take on all attributes you wish (both when writing as yourself
and as the other person's animal). I suggest that you do this assignment
immediately. If you take too much time to think about it, it will loose
the spontaneous quality which can make it so rich.
David Wiesner, From his book Tuesday
This project will cost you approximately $22. and some driving, shopping
and writing time.
You are to select one of the privately owned bookstores
listed below and visit them.
You are also to visit both of the Children's Book
Galleries.
Lastly you are to go to a Barnes & Nobel Booksellers (not any
other chain) and look over their Children's Book selection.
You are to buy at least one Illustrated Children's Book. Pick
one that you really love for the art work, if not both the art work and
the writing. I strongly encourage you to buy your books at the privately
owned stores or the galleries. Privately owned businesses are having a
rough time in this economy and I trust that you will understand why
after you have seen these three very different types of places.
Ask at each place you visit if they have readings, for
children and or adults. They may give you a schedule which you can attach
to your written report. The more information you gather the better. Let
them know who you are and why you are there. They are expecting you,
depending on who you see. Try to talk to the actual owner or manager of
the privately owned bookstores. You will obtain a lot of information from
them and they are thrilled to speak with someone who is interested in the
art work of Children's Books.
Write a three to five page type written report on your
experiences. List the places you visited; with whom you spoke and any
information they gave to you. Include the size of the collection
(estimate); the visibility and display of the picture books (did the
display of the books make it easy or not to look at the books etc.); any
sense you got from the sales people and gallery owners (did you notice
any difference from a privately owned bookstore to Barnes & Noble?); what
was it like to experience a gallery full of illustration work; the title
of the book you bought; who illustrated it and why you choose it (don't
just say because I liked the illustrations, give me specifics about the
art work). Attach any handouts they gave you on readings, exhibits etc.
When I grade the reports I will be looking for the above mentioned topics
to be addressed. On Wed. April 24 (week 12) you
will present a brief verbal
report to the class and show us the book you purchased. The written
report is due on that day.
Children's Privately Owned Bookstores
Once Upon A Time
2284 Honolulu Ave., Montrose (on the south-east corner of Ocean View and
Honolulu)
818-248-9668
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. 12 pm - 5 pm
Pages Books For Children and Young Adults
18399 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana (in theTarzana Square, 1/2 block east of
Reseda, on the north side)
818-342-6657
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
San Marino Toy and Book Shop
2424 Huntington Dr., San Marino, CA 91108
626-309-0222
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. 11 am - 5 pm
Children's Book Galleries
Every Picture Tells A Story...
A Gallery of Original Art From Children's Books
7525 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
213-932-6070
Hours: Tue. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm
Storyopolis
116 N. Robertson, Plaza A, Los Angeles
310-358-2500
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. & Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Fri. 10 am - 8 pm, Sun. 11 am
- 4 pm
Book Store Chain
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Any location
8800 Tampa Ave., Northridge (south of Nordhoff)
818-773-0821
Hours: Mon. - Sun. 9 am - 11 pm
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (west of Fair Oaks)
818-585-0362
Hours: Mon. - Sun. 9 am - 11 pm
Jessie Willcox Smith, Cover for the book Dream
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