These are a few thumbnail sketches for a dummy book I completed last year. Believe it or not, these images were in version eight of the book. It's a counting book told in rhyme, that will probably never see the light of a publisher's mail room, but I consider it a necessary step in my journey to publication. If nothing else I learned some lessons in dummy making, and how vital it is to the writing process. And I like the mouse so much I can't help but think he may show up in another project.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Diandra-Sketcher's Choice: Thumbnails
These are a few thumbnail sketches for a dummy book I completed last year. Believe it or not, these images were in version eight of the book. It's a counting book told in rhyme, that will probably never see the light of a publisher's mail room, but I consider it a necessary step in my journey to publication. If nothing else I learned some lessons in dummy making, and how vital it is to the writing process. And I like the mouse so much I can't help but think he may show up in another project.
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I agree that creating a dummy book, whether it actually is submitted or not, is a valuable learning tool. I hope to see that little mouse in another adventure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the "bones" of your work! I am prepping a personal project that I hope to pitch as an eventual book idea and samples like yours are great boosts.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
-Gerald
Very cool to see your sketches and color work, Diandra! I love the perspectives you created for the little mouse. Quite a character - and I, too, look forward to more mouse adventures!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Diandra! Yes, I agree with you and Heather, creating a dummy book is a must to practice. Such a great learning experience. I bet you could go somewhere with this story!!! The characters are so sweet, I wouldn't give up.
ReplyDeleteOh, I absolutely LOVE that spread with the dogs. So lovely! I totally understand the dummy-revision angst, but it does seem to be a necessary step. Lovely sketches, all of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much you guys! I've worked hard with this little guy, so I am definitely hoping he shows up in another project.
ReplyDelete(And Gina that dog spread is my favorite, too)
D - 8 versions- Wow!The Dogs are great and need their own story too.
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