Illustrator and Writer
Region: | Australia West |
Age Levels: | 5-10, 11-13, and 14-17 |
Will Travel: | Anywhere in the world |
Skype Visit: | Yes |
SCBWI Profile: | Member Profile |
Speaker Email: | james@jamesfoley.com.au |
Publications |
Bio:
James is an ambassador for Books In Homes and Room To Read. He is a massive Marvel movie nerd and he comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts.
Presentation Description:
Do you need a Meet-the-Author/Illustrator talk?
I give talks about:
- my creative journey
- the making of The Last Viking / The Last Viking Returns
- the making of In The Lion
- the making of My Dead Bunny
- visual literacy
- combos of the above
Or maybe you need a creative workshop?
My workshops include:
- how to draw cartoons
- digital illustration techniques
- how to make your own comics
- how to illustrate picture books
- how to make your own picture books
- secrets of character design
- how to make clay character maquettes
- combos of the above
- making a picture book in a day (requires 5 school contact hours, 12-20 students max)
I'm also available for:
- artist residencies
- literature festivals
- professional development sessions for teachers, artists and aspiring illustrators
I work with students from grades PP-12, and adults too.
If you're after a different sort of talk or workshop please get in touch.
You can find testimonals at my website.