Foreword -- Introduction -- The empty glasshouse. Creative beginnings ; Education ; Perpetual movement -- Finding treasures. Searching for inspiration-- The treasures. Precious details -- Treasures becoming stories. Stories and tales ; Studio and media ; Watercolor alchemy ; Creative process ; Character building ; Designing for picture books ; Childhood week ; The fold-out -- Wonder. Making the cover art ; Chasing the wonder -- Thank you.
Summary:
Wander into the immersive illustrated universe of Beatrice Blue. Filled with playful characters, enchanting natural scenery, and captivating narratives, Beatrice's designs will appeal to everyones inner child. Her fantastic use of vibrant color and luminous finishes give her imaginative scenes life and vigor, while her expressive texturing techniques embellish her already intricately detailed works further, to create designs with depth and integrity. Discover how Beatrice harmoniously manages her work and life schedule to stay inspired and keep producing fresh and engaging art. She also explains how she builds her stunning compositions and considers every integral detail to create balanced designs. Make sure to take note of the invaluable insights she has to share from her experiences working for industry leaders and find out how to develop designs with personality, in order to stand out from the crowd. This beautiful handheld hardback title is the perfect book to carry with you on all your exciting adventures, providing you with a portal to a colorful and deeply magical world.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.