Arizona

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Arizona Presents

?the Annual 2012 SCBWI AZ Illustrators' Intensive?

on

Saturday, July 14, 2012

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

at 

The Art Institute of Phoenix

2233 W Dunlap Ave, 

Phoenix, AZ 85021

 

You've probably heard the saying, “Don't judge a book by it's cover. However, many people do. In just a few seconds, a masterfully crafted and polished book cover can catch the eye of a potential reader and make a powerful first impression So...

 

LET'S MAKE A COVER

 

This intensive will include presentations and demos about character design and composition that will culminate in a work session in which each attendee creates a tight sketch for a kid's book cover, with Adam Rex serving as art director.

 

ABOUT ADAM REX

 

Adam Rex is a fine artist, a children’s book illustrator and a children’s book author. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and attended the University of Arizona where he earned a BFA. His first picture book, THE DIRTY COWBOY by Amy Timberlake, was published by Farrar, Straus Giroux in 2003. In 2005, Adam received the Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist. He went on to write and illustrate numerous picture books including TREE RING CIRCUS (Harcourt Children’s Books 2006); FRANKENSTEIN MAKES A SANDWICH (Harcourt Children’s Books, 2006) a New York Times Bestseller;  Pssstt (Harcourt Children’s Books, 2007); and FRANKENSTEIN TAKES THE CAKE (Harcourt Children’s Books, 2008).  Adam has also illustrated books written by Mac Barnett, including CHLOE AND THE LION (Hyperion 2012);  IT HAPPENED ON A TRAIN (Simon and Schuster 2011; THE GHOSTWRITER SECRET (Simon and Schuster 2010); BILLY TWITTERS AND HIS BLUE WHALE  PROBLEM (Hyperion 2009 ); (THE CASE OF THE CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY (Simon and Schuster 2009) ; and GUESS AGAIN! (Simon and Schuster 2009). Adam’s first novel that features his own cover art and interior illustrations) was THE TRUE MEANING OF SMEKDAY (Hyperion 2007). He followed that with FAT VAMPIRE (Balzer and Bray 2010) a book for teens and adults, and more currently, he published an illustrated novel, COLD CEREAL (Balzer and Bray 2012), the first in a trilogy. Adam lives in Tucson, where he draws, paints, and writes. He has been a presenter at the Tucson Festival of books, the Illustration Master Class at Amherst College, the 2008 SCBWI Summer Conference, and the 2011 SCBWI Rocky Mountain Conference, among others

 

This event is for published, seasoned, and aspiring children’s book illustrators.

 

ASSIGNMENT TO DO BEFORE CLASS

*One initial cover sketch (can be a little rough) for either of two books: THE BORROWERS by Mary Norton, or CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl. Also bring any **reference material you believe you'll need, up to and including models, objects, and photographs. Participants are also encouraged to bring some means of taking digital pictures (***phone, camera, Photo Booth app) of fellow attendees for photographic reference.

 

MATERIALS TO BRING TO CLASS

One initial cover sketch*

Reference material**

Digital camera, phone, Photo Booth app, etc.***

Sketchbook

Paper pads

Mark-making implements, computer and tablets (whatever you typically used to develop tight sketches.

 

ALSO BRING 

Water (or other beverages) 

Personal snacks for pick-me-ups.

Brown bag meal. (There will be a working lunch.)

 

SCBWI MEMBER RATE:  $65.00

NONMEMBER RATE:  80.00

 

Registrations are limited and will be processed on a first come, first received basis. SCBWI is not responsible for non-received items. Registration ends when spaces are filled. No refunds unless the event is cancelled by SCBWI AZ. SCBWI AZ reserves the right to cancel the event due to insufficient registrations. Please register early to ensure that the event will take place.

 

RETURN REGISTRATION FORM BELOW with PAYMENT to: 

SCBWI Arizona

2012 Illustrators’ Intensive

P O Box 26384

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

 

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE to SCBWI AZ

 

For more information contact

Michelle Parker-Rock

Regional Advisor SCBWI AZ

RegionalAdvisor@scbwi-az.org















This event is made possible with support from SCBWI International.

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REGISTRATION FORM

 

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Arizona

2012 SCBWI AZ Illustrators' Intensive

 

LET’S MAKE A COVER

With Adam Rex

 

Saturday, July 14, 2012

!0:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

The Art Institute of Phoenix 

2233 W Dunlap Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85021

 

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