ACTION! Harnessing the Visual Energy of Movement
An Intensive for Illustrators, Friday, January 16th
Movement is the key that unlocks the themes, narratives, and emotions of an illustrated book. Visual stories rely on movement to bring characters to life, introduce change and transition in static scenes, drive the engine of the narrative, and propel the reader to the visual climax. In individual scenes, motion can reveal characters’ personalities, articulate body language, and fuel the energy of the moment. But how do we achieve that in a two-dimensional medium like a book? Four noted illustrators will show us their unique ways of harnessing motion effectively and dramatically without the benefit of animation, sound, or dimension. Join us to learn how they bring their stories to life and make it look effortless.
Schedule
8:00am to 8:10am
Welcome and Introduction with Pt Cummings, Laurent Linn and Cecilia Yung
8:10am to 9:00am
Rhythm, Flow, and Melody to the Beat with Rudy Guttierez
9:05am to 9:55am
Capturing The Big Wolf with Jensine Eckwall
10:00am to 10:50am
Graphic Novel Storytelling: Creating Drama and Movement on the Page with Shawn Martinbrough
11:00am to 12:30pm
DRAWING DANZA: A hands-on figure drawing workshop to explore motion, emotion and storytelling with Eugenia Mello and Anabella Lenzu
Please bring your own art materials:
- 11 x 14 drawing paper (no larger but preferably not smaller) in a variety of color and texture
- A selection of dry media for drawing (pastels, charcoal and/or colored pencils)
Important: Space is limited. We will not be able to accommodate larger pads and any wet media.
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