Yes, okay it's a carrot....
But I needed to have an image to go along with my news...
At the end of 2009, I teamed up with an Agent, Anna Johnson of AJ & Associates. And shortly after she started emailing me about a future project that she was trying to get for me (that was November). After a few months and a few design samples I was chosen to embark on this journey. Horribly, I cannot tell you anything about the project specifically, but what I can tell you is that it is for an educational publisher and it is going to take me a few years to complete.
The cool thing about this project so far is, I have been able to be apart of the evolution of the project, which is not something I would have ever expected to get to do.
We have gone through character development already and have gotten the go ahead this week to start design templates for lots of neat extras that will go along with the books that will be produced.
Okay, so why the carrot...?
Well, a large part of this project is going to challenge me. I will be designing layouts, covers, packaging & more. And a big part of the art needs to be Vector... I rarely work in Vector... It just doesn't follow how I normally paint. So, now I am trying to do little illustrations of just random things and then turn them into Vector images... Which is the reason for the carrot...
I am very excited about this opportunity to not only be illustrating books, but to also be doing a large portion of the graphic design work too. I just hope I don't go too long without being able to show you a smidge of what it is I am working on...
Here's to 2010!!!
But I needed to have an image to go along with my news...
At the end of 2009, I teamed up with an Agent, Anna Johnson of AJ & Associates. And shortly after she started emailing me about a future project that she was trying to get for me (that was November). After a few months and a few design samples I was chosen to embark on this journey. Horribly, I cannot tell you anything about the project specifically, but what I can tell you is that it is for an educational publisher and it is going to take me a few years to complete.
The cool thing about this project so far is, I have been able to be apart of the evolution of the project, which is not something I would have ever expected to get to do.
We have gone through character development already and have gotten the go ahead this week to start design templates for lots of neat extras that will go along with the books that will be produced.
Okay, so why the carrot...?
Well, a large part of this project is going to challenge me. I will be designing layouts, covers, packaging & more. And a big part of the art needs to be Vector... I rarely work in Vector... It just doesn't follow how I normally paint. So, now I am trying to do little illustrations of just random things and then turn them into Vector images... Which is the reason for the carrot...
I am very excited about this opportunity to not only be illustrating books, but to also be doing a large portion of the graphic design work too. I just hope I don't go too long without being able to show you a smidge of what it is I am working on...
Here's to 2010!!!
5 comments:
Congrats to you Nikki,
How wonderful for you and I really dig the carrot. You are doing a great job. I know about learning to work in vector with vector and all. I still don't get it! I plan to take class or two when things slow down a bit. That would be great. I know you are going to produce such fabulousness and for one can't wait to see it all.
Happiness to you.
Vanessa
Thanks for the boost of confidence, Vanessa!
The carrot was pretty easy, I am slowly working up the courage to do a character...
Maybe I will start one today!
YEA Nikki~!!!! Congratulations. They couldn't have found a more perfect match for this project. I hope you enjoy it and many more to come. You have great talents and they won't be wasted. This is beautiful!
Awww, shucks! Thanks Ginger!!!
Congrats Nikki! I can't wait until we can take a peek at it!
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