Looking for Illustrators willing to share techniques or articles of interest. I will put them up on this site with your name and a link to your artwork. You can contact me at Kathy@kathytemean.com or leave a comment and I will contact you.
Kathy
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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Egg Tempura? Take a minute to look at this site. http://www.brigidmarlin.com/Pages/Mische.html
Brigid Marlin gives step-by-step instruction to her incredible master techniques, The Method and Formulas of the Mische Technique. This really is worth taking a look. I would love to fly to England and take her course in Marjorca.
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You’ve finished your painting and decide to show it off with a postcard. If you don’t have your own scanner, you may take it to a place like Kinkos to have it scanned. But when you bring the disk home and print it out, it doesn’t have the same color vibrancy of the original. It’s not Kinkos fault. The same thing happens when you do your own scans. This is were Photoshop comes in. The dodge and burn tools are great to use to enhance various parts of your scanned picture. You can use the color adjustment tools under “Image” to also help bring the colors back to their original state. Of course, you can pay a lot of money for a professional to make the perfect scan, but I say, “Save your money,” add Photoshop to your painting tools, brushes and paints. Check back to specific “Tips and Tricks.”
See my work http://www.kathytemean.com/gallery2.htm
Writing and Illustrating 
KAthy this is a wonderful page. I only glimpsed you in NYC. I thought it was a great conference, especially liked Paul’s talk and Laurent Lin’s. And Jackie Woodson
I cannot find the logos that were used in the last two June conferences. what am I doing wrong?my web site will soon have children’s illustration gallery on it. cheers,
Starr
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By: starr kopper on February 15, 2010
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Starr,
I am sorry we didn’t have a few more minutes to talk at the conference, but there wasn’t much down time. hope you had a nice time. When you say logos are you referring to the logos for the bags? I put those u p on my blog on February 11th. Here is the link: https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/3471/
I think it is about time to start showing off your art. Are you planning on doing the Illustrator’s Intensive before the conference? Hope you will join us.
Kathy
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By: kathytemean on February 18, 2010
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I really like this blog. It’s cool.
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By: Anonymous on September 10, 2013
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thank you for the tips and tricks it is helpful, I know this website takes time to put together,I really appreciate the interviews and tips thank you again Beth Bogert
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By: beth on July 23, 2010
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I am a writer and I would like to get started with illustrating as well. I have been told that it is near to impossible to be a good writer and illustrator at the same time. We shall see about that…
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By: hal on September 30, 2010
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Hi! I’m an illustrator looking for advice on sending a query letter to an agency representing both illustrators and authors. When there is no person’s name listed as a contact, how should I address the letter? To Whom It May Concern? Dear To Whom It May Concern? Thanks for the advice. No guesses, please. I really want to know the proper format. Thanks!
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By: Claudette Lambert Peterson on March 7, 2011
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I am looking for an illustrator
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By: Andrea Brown on January 28, 2017
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Should I be a writer and an illustrator at the same time? Or is it more “worry less” to just find an illustrator and me just write?
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By: Carrie Hart Jameson on April 1, 2011
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Carrie,
If you are an illustrator then by all means develop your skills. But if you aren’t an artist, then don’t worry about it. The publisher will find an illustrator for your writing, so don’t worry about the artwork. Though if you are doing a picture book, you should try to think if you have enough scenes in your story to inspirer the illustrator.
Thanks for leaving a comment,
Kathy
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By: kathytemean on April 3, 2011
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In my opinion, portraits are one of the hardest subjects to paint. This one is wonderful. I envy those that successfully master the features that bring out the personality of the person they are portraying. I never could capture the expression, or get the colors right when attempting to mimic flesh tones. Thus, I wimp out and attempt my drawings in a more ‘cartoonish’ fashion. Thankfully, my method works well with children’s literature.
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By: orples on February 16, 2012
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Just wanted to let you know that I think this blog is great and so useful. I have not had a chance to completely look around everything yet though but I am on to that 🙂 Thanks for everything you share.
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By: Kellie See on March 21, 2012
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Kathy, I just discovered your blog while I was looking at ink and watercolor illustrations of children’s books! Thanks for your tips! I’m new to wordpress as well as dabbling in watercolor to ‘try my hand’ at illustrating some of my own children’s books! I’d love your feedback if you have a chance to check my blog: https://annmosswhispers.wordpress.com
Thanks for supporting so many authors and illustrators! Enjoy your days! Ann
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By: afgordon on March 7, 2013
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Great information. Love this blog!
I am an illustrator and would love to share techniques, learn new techniques as well as have another venue to feature my work.
Kary
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By: Kary Lee on April 17, 2013
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Kary,
Just sent you an email through your website. Would you contact me?
Thanks,
Kathy
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By: Kathy Temean on April 17, 2013
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Good Afternoon Kathy,
A good friend suggested that I contact you about my illustrations for children’s books. i am very interested in creating art for children’s books and I would be happy to share my process. I look forward to hearing back from you soon. Thanks. elizabeth
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By: elizabeth on February 19, 2014
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Elizabeth,
I went to your site, but couldn’t find a gallery of your artwork. Could you point me in the right direction.
Kathy
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By: Kathy Temean on February 19, 2014
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Morning Kathy, I have some of my art up on Fine Art America and here are the links:
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/elizabeth-cassidy.html?tab=artworkgalleries&artworkgalleryid=278899
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/elizabeth-cassidy.html?tab=artworkgalleries&artworkgalleryid=278855
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By: elizabeth on February 20, 2014
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Hi Kathy! I’m an illustrator. I’d love to talk about the creative process or how to work with mixed media. (Photo/Hand drawn & painted) in Photoshop.
I’m an SCBWI member and just came back from an amazing NY conference.
My website is: http://www.garyfabbri.com
I like your website! Thanks for checking out mine 🙂
Thanks for looking.
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By: garyfabbri on March 5, 2014
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I teach art journaling and mixed media classes to junior and senior high as well as adult classes. you can find me at http://hallililburn.blogspot.ca/p/art-journaling-workshops.html
hallililburn.blogspot.com http://about.me/hallililburn
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By: hlilburn on March 6, 2014
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hi
i am a stay at home mother of one year old daughter. i am very good at free hand drawings and using Photoshop.
looking for some illustration work online.
thanks
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By: Mahwish Qureshi on April 3, 2016
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Hi Kathy,
Can you point me in the direction of the guidelines to submit for the writing competition regarding manuscripts for children aged 8 – 14?
Best,
Heather
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By: Heather on June 20, 2016
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Heather,
Are you talking about the first page submissions available to send in each month on this blog?
Kathy
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By: Kathy Temean on June 20, 2016
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I love art and have sold many commissions in the past few years. I love drawing, sketches, painting..I have mustipke sclerosis and do not get out very often. Art is my refuge.
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By: Robin Klinner Ivey on December 31, 2016
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I am an illustrator who’s been developing my skills for years and now I feel like I have found my style and am ready to try illustrating children’s books and magazines. I would love some critique on my work. Also how difficult is it for a beginner to get work in the field of illustrating? jeudihayesillustrations@wordpress.com
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By: jeudihayesillustrations on July 21, 2018
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I am a publisher looking for an illustrator of African heritage. I would appreciate any recommendations sent me way. Sherry Bushue sherry@thelittlefig.com
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By: Sherry Bushue on August 16, 2018
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Hi, Kathy. Just wanted to mention that Best Indie Book Award is now offering an award for Best Illustration. (Children’s book and graphic novel) https://bestindiebookaward.com/submit/product/biba-illustration-award/
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By: Donald Swan on September 4, 2019
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Hey there, Kathy!
I too am an illustrator and would love to share my technique that has enabled me to come up with 27 original styles, from cartoonish to realistic. As I have permanent tremors, I must draw very fast and as accurately as possible. I can send quick illustrations I have made in an email for Paul Rodeen and you. Is your edress on your website?
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By: Vernon J Meyer on December 31, 2019
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You can email me at kathy(dot)temean(at)gamil.com Do you have a website link to your artwork/
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By: Kathy Temean on December 31, 2019
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Hi Kathy,
I’m an illustrator and would love you to take a look at my website. https://www.virginiarinkel.com I’m working on 5 chestnut characters at the moment. They are fitting a Covid mask to the weevil’s nose and mouth, and the nose is quite a large one.. Trying to get each character ingrained in my hear so I know hos to draw them by heart. Let me know what you think. Thank you.
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By: Virginia Rinkel on July 26, 2020
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