Author Talk at Townsville Grammar

mattb
August 26, 2020
Uncategorized

What a magic day at Townsville Grammar School (junior campus).

#TsvGrammarNORTHSHORE

I got to talk to the kids about being an author/illustrator and we even did a mini workshop on the creative process behind writing a picture book.

I now have a new idea to pursue and get finished…thanks kids!!!

#illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrenbooks #childrenbooksillustration #picturebooks #kidsdrawing #imagination #authorillustrator #childrenpicturebook #digitalpaint #painting #puddlepaint #puddlepainting #scribblesketch #brokenlinet #Author #kidslitauthor #childrensbookauthor #childrenbookauthor #childrenbookart

Author Talk
Author Talk 2
Continue 0

Do you want to know how to write books for kids?

admin
March 4, 2020
Uncategorized
Scholarships

Have you ever wanted to write a picture book for kids but didn’t know where to start?
Then this is the opportunity you have been chasing, not only will Mira show you all the ins and outs of crafting your story, but you will also have the opportunity to get your story in front of industry leading editors.

Why not apply for a scholarship… you have nothing to lose and so much to gain..

But hurry there’s only 1 week left to apply:  http://bit.ly/YuyiMScholarships

or simply sign here: http://bit.ly/CBWPB-Yes

You’ll be investing in your writing futue…

Continue 0

Do you want to write Children’s Picture Books?

admin
February 23, 2020
Uncategorized

What an unbelievable opportunity, learn more in 6 weeks than most will in 10 years.

It’s six glorious weeks of all-you-could-ever-need admission to the Craft and Business of Writing Children’s Picture Books. Mon-Fri access to co-teachers Dr. Mira Reisberg Clear Fork/Spork Acquiring Editor and Art Director, and Acquiring Stimola Literary Agent Allison Remcheck. Plus numerous scholarship & golden ticket opportunities; your VIP fastpass to completing your book and getting it in into the hands of top industry professionals. The world needs to hear your story – and we can help.

Follow @MiraReisberg #CBWPB18 and visit http://bit.ly/CBWPB-Yes to get started today! Scholarships here: 

http://bit.ly/YuyiMScholarships

Continue 0

Guess what came today???

admin
February 9, 2020
Picture Books
The Flood

The Floods in Townsville 2019 were epic!

Who would have thought that then 6 year old Pearl Lenahan would turn that experience in to a beautifully illustrated picture book.

I am so stoked to have received my copy today.

It just goes to show you are never to young to follow your passion.

Congratulations Pearl, what a wonderful achievement.

And congratulations to Ian McIntosh for guiding Pearl through the process of getting published. Job well done

Get a copy here:
https://www.ianmcintosh.com.au/p…/the-flood-by-pearl-lenahan

Continue 0

Combined Forces

admin
January 30, 2020
Uncategorized
Cats whisker

The Power of Collaboration

This isn’t just another Picture Book story, this is a story about locals joining forces to keep a promise to a young boy.

When Steve Coleman (local author) told me that he had promised to have the Cat’s Whisker printed by Milo’s birthday it left me only 5 weeks to transform his manuscript into print ready artwork. With the 7 week lead time required from the printers there was no margin for delays.

So what did the 5 weeks consist of I hear you ask…

  1. Character design
  2. Composition
  3. Thumbnails
  4. Layout
  5. Typography
  6. B&W book dummy
  7. Colouring
  8. Cover Design
  9. InDesign Layout
  10. Output Print ready files, and
  11. Liasing with Printers for final adjustments

All in all an epic, enjoyable and trully fulfilling experience.  Not that I would want to make a habit out of it, but it does show what can be achieved when like minded creatives share a common goal and work in unison.

That’s all from me for now,

Cheers
Matt B

Continue 0

The Cat’s Whisker

admin
December 9, 2019
Illustration, Picture Books

COMING TO A BOOK STORE OR SCHOOL NEAR YOU SOON!

The Cat's Whisker
back cover

The Cat’s Whisker is the next book in the hillarious machinations of Steve Coleman.

Expect this book to be available early February 2020.  

While you are waiting why not read the Ant’s Pants and The Bee’s Knees.

Continue 0

Anyone Say Zombies

admin
December 1, 2019
How to Draw, Illustration
Zombies

It has been a long time between posting, sorry about that. I have been busy illustrating two picture books and doing school visits that I just didn’t have the time.
I’m playing around with some concept designs for an upcoming project..’Mummies the word’


Stay tuned for more art and info..

Continue 0