Comments for Kirsti Anne Wakelin | picture book illustration

Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by kirsti

kirsti — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:21:39 +0000

Thank you, Sarah!

To answer your question, I just scan the line work and add the colour digitally.

Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by sarah

sarah — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:47:01 +0000

Hello (me again) i just wanted to further write how brilliant your site is, i’ve literally been drooling over all you work, they are just perfect. Thank you so much for also showing how you do your pieces. I’m trying to write/draw my first illustrated book for children, but looking at your masterful techniques are really helpful, so thank you.

Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by sarah

sarah — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:13:49 +0000

Your illustrations are absolutely stunning! You have really inspired me. When you scan your work into photoshop have you already added colour to the drawing, or is that done on photoshop?

Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by Jacquie

Jacquie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:32:51 +0000

This new project looks really intriguing! Beautiful images!

Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by John Voss

John Voss — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:52:18 +0000

Fantastic perspective! Love your work.

Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by Christopher Porter

Christopher Porter — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:06:03 +0000

One of the most amazing illustrations I have ever seen describing the West Coast life cycle. I would like to have contact with the artist for reprint and sale of this illustration to assist the Orca Rescue Conservancy Association | ORCA

Christopher Porter | Founder

Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by kirsti

kirsti — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:48:02 +0000

Thanks!

to answer your question, I have had publishers find my work online, through this and my other (non-blog) website. But I’m not sure if it was specifically because of the blog platform. Because of the nature of how visible and sharable blogs are, I’m sure it doesn’t hurt. But my primary reason to go this route was that it was an easy and inexpensive option to set up and to update.

Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by cricketmuse

cricketmuse — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000

Beautiful artwork. Have you received inquiries from editors or publishers using a blog as a platform?
blue skies,
cricketmuse

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:13:45 +0000

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Comment on new book beginnings ~ db by kirsti

kirsti — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:04:06 +0000

Hi Elise,

You are welcome – and thank you very much!
I’m always fascinated by other artists’ process so I figure it’s only fair to share some of my own.
I’ll be posting some more on the process of this current book once it’s all done and I’ve got a bit of time to gather everything up. Thanks for asking!