This is an unpublished sample I did a few years back, while working on "Little Scraggly Hair," written by Lynn Cullen, pub'd by Holiday House, 2003.
This was made at the point where I am trying to figure out what kind of style to use. Every picture book has a different flavor. I am always feeling out different styles in the beginning stages of working on a pic book, so I can best honor the story's personality. I like the dirty pencil line look of this piece, I think it goes well with the text. I especially like the relationship of the woman to the zebra. Unfortunately there is a nasty water stain traveling right through her face and across the top. I photoshopped most of it out....
I think your sketchbook is great! Why don't you throw in a couple of monsters now and then? ---just to catch attention!!! I like your writing style. You sound just like you talk & that's the mark of genius!!! Keep up the good work----it will pay off!.
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Jackie! Love love LOVE your work! You know I'm a big fan! What a great idea to share your work this way! I miss you! *HUGS* debbi