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Expertise
I can offer tips of how to use materials as well as different techniques to try out. I'd be happy to answer questions regarding illustration, technique, materials, offer tips or questions about art in general.
Experience in the area
I've worked professionally as an illustrator for over 25 years. I've illustrated numerous children's books, classroom games, textbook/workbooks, posters and educational materials. My work has appeared in such noteworthy publications as Highlights for Children, Scholastic Magazine, and the New York Times. Publishers I have worked with include McGraw Hill, North Atlantic Books, Hachai Publishing and MacMillan UK to name a few.
What do you like about this subject?
I love art.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Art should be accessible to everyone. I hope by answering questions on the subject, people who might be curious or unsure, will gain the confidence to try something new.
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Recent Answers from Patti
2011-05-05 Art:
Hi Monica, When putting a portfolio together, it should contain about 10-20 samples of your very best work. It doesn't matter what medium your work is done in (colored pencil, watercolor, pen and
2011-04-11 Drawing:
Hi there, You didn't say how long you've been working on your improving your talent. Practice is important when you're looking to improve, not just comic art but any kind of art. It can takes months
2011-03-27 blending acrylics:
Hi Liz, First, make sure your paint is the correct consistency. It should be the consistency of light to heavy dairy cream, and brush bristles should be well dampened and lightly blotted on paper
2011-02-18 underpainting with acrylics:
Hi Liz, How I work is, I first start with a light shade of what every the object in the painting will ultimately be. Because it's a thin coat paint, you still will be able to see your pencil sketch
2011-01-08 eco friendly acrylic paints:
Hi Liz, Most acrylics are fairly eco friendly. You'd need to be more careful if you were working in Oil paints and solvents. Acrylic paint is basically pigment floating in liquid plastic (polymer)
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