Registration for the WIK 2018 Conference and Illustrators' Day opens for members on December 15, 2017, and we have some wonderful things in store. There will be Something for Everyone with this year’s Illustrator’s Day featuring Star Bright Books Editor, Deborah Shine, Peachtree Creative Director Nicki Carmack, award winning illustrator, Pat Cummings, and Clair Easton, Painted Words agent, who will advise us on how to level up and Ignite Your Illustration Career!
There are a few things you may want to take advantage of before the conference:
Apply for the Liz Conrad Award
Deadline January 1, 2018
The Region offers our regional members the opportunity to have their work reviewed by top professionals in the industry. The Awardee of the Liz Conrad Award will receive free tuition to the annual Southern Breeze Conference and Illustrators Day. Entry is FREE.
Check out our site for more information:
When you Register for the conference be sure to also register for the Illustrators Mentorship with Nicki Carmack, Creative Director Peachtree Publishers
Space is Limited to 15 participants. Register Early! Deadline January 1, 2018!
Gain valuable guidance from Creative Director of Peachtree Publishers, Nicki Carmack. She will challenge mentees to reimagine the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Participants will understand the book development process through hands-on-experience with an art director.
The Mentorship will include valuable feedback to move towards a finished portfolio piece. It will include character and environment development. Mentees will be taken through stages of the project to create a final color spread and cover that may be used as portfolio art.
Stage 1: Character studies, sketches and possible color palette
Stage 2: Story board/thumbnails of the entire story
Stage 3: Complete color art of one spread and cover
Estimated Timeline
Stage 1 deadline mid January
Stage 2 deadline mid February
Stage 3 deadline - a week before the event
Space is Limited to 15 participants. Register Early!
Deadline January 1, 2018!
So look for registration to open, stay Connected with your Region and be involved locally. There are many ways to join in and move forward with your tribe.
See you soon!
TeMika Grooms
Southern Breeze Region Illustrator Coordinator
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