Archive for February 4, 2010
Jeremy Sorese v. A Wrinkle in Time
- Who are you and what do you do?
Hi, my name is Jeremy Sorese and I am a student graduating this June from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in comics/sequential art/funny books. I’ve started to tell everyone that I am a “cartoonist” because I think that’s a job title I would be proud to tell my Grandma. “Illustrator” sounds to proud and moldy to me and a “Sequential Artist” just sounds weird.
- Why did you pick the book you chose?
2.) When Meg emailed me asking if I wanted to take part in this, I chose A Wrinkle in Time
on a total whim. I had just bought a copy that afternoon from a Goodwill and had barely cracked the spine before responding to her email. I stayed up late that night reading the whole thing, cover to cover and was blown away, thankfully.
Unsurprisingly, Jeremy makes me drop my jaw on an all too constant rate. I’ve already seen a bit of his stuff for this and it does not disappoint- but you’ll have to wait until February 23. (I know it’s tough!) In the meantime, get better acquainted with him on Flickr, and on his Livejournal.
Check back tomorrow for our final (but no less stunning) pair-ups!
Israel Sanchez v. Where the Red Fern Grows
- Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Israel Sanchez and I am an illustrator living in La Habra, California. I like to paint fighting monsters, growing trees, and old man heroes. My medium of choice is gouache because of the great color that’s possible with it. I am influenced by the outdoors, childhood obsessions, and of course, other artists. My favorite thing to do is to illustrate stories so I’m very excited to be a part of this project.
- Why did you pick the story you chose?
I chose Where the Red Fern Grows
I love Israel’s work so much, you have no idea. It makes me giddy, but at the same time I wish I could apprentice with him to learn paint like he does. I can dream, but at least on February 22 we will see a lovely illustration from him. In the meantime, check out his portfolio, won’t you?
In half a moment, we’ll see some gorgeous work from Jeremy Sorese. Stay tuned!
PMurphy v. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
- Who are you and what do you do?
PMurphy. I live in Connecticut and currently make a living by taking on various art-related tasks for the advertising department of a New England-based furniture store. If I’m not working there, I am fine tuning my cartooning techniques, illustration skills, making music, or sitting around thinking about these things. Yay!
- Why did you pick the book you chose?
The book I chose is One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest
PMurphy is one of my favorite people on the planet, and his many explorations into art, music, animation and comics continually inspire! So I am really excited to see him stretch his wings and tackle such a book. His first illustration for the blog debuts February 19, but you can peek at his portfolio in the meantime.
Next up a lovely addition from Israel Sanchez!
