An illustrator shares comics and personal essays about her creative work, picture book projects, relationships and life in her 30s. Readers get behind-the-scenes looks at the illustration and publishing process alongside candid, humorous updates.
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An artist shares behind-the-scenes looks at how his paintings were made, including the Dinotopia series, covering preliminary sketches, maquettes, model posing and art-historical influences. Posts are free to read and draw on his own experience and on illustrators such as Rockwell and Lovell.
A newsletter by picture book creators Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen that examines how picture books work through deep dives on individual books, recommendations, and craft discussion. It is currently on pause, with its archive still available.
A cartoonist's personal letters from his studio in São Paulo, covering his work drawing Archie comics, sketches and process, and reflections on creative life. Occasional issues in Portuguese touch on Brazilian politics and the role of comics and voice in society.
A cartoonist shares illustrated essays on creative blocks, the drawing process and the feelings behind making art, promoting an upcoming illustrated novel-in-verse about a young artist who stops drawing. Readers get practical advice on restarting a creative practice and an inside look at how a book cover and project come together.
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