One of the Reasons that made this years Society of Illustrators, Original Art Show a must see in person event was that my former teacher and mentor, the author illustrator, Robert Quackenbush was being honored posthumously on the 2nd floor. Since I was there of course I had to visit the 3rd floor where they exhibited SOI member illustrator sketch books. This was a bit of an eye opener. While a few of these illustrators had sketch books that looked like finished art quite a few of them had sketchbooks that looked like mine. Books filled with things like reference and research sketches as well as as recording life. I am so glad I left my studio bubble to see it ALL in person. I hope to do a few more visits to the SOI in 2023. I didn't realize how much I missed visiting galleries and such until I made this trip. Here's hoping to see more illustration exhibits in 2023.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
SOI -Robert Quackenbush & Sketchbooks Part 2
Saturday, December 10, 2022
The Original Art Show 2022 Part 1
I finally went to see The Society of Illustrators, Original Art Show 42nd Annual Exhibition in person. It has been awhile. Up until the Pandemic, seeing this show was one of my fave holiday traditions. The last two years I viewed it vicariously through the show catalog. I’m glad I went. It was an amazing smorgasbord of illustration. There was about 200 pieces a lot more than what they usually accept. Below are a few pictures of the show but they definitely don’t do it justice. While final digital art may look the same as the printed version, the originals for collage and traditional media has a tactile quality that must be seen in person.
As usual I bought the catalog as a gift to myself. It's a bonus for children's book illustrators as it lists along with the winning illustrator and book title, the medium, publisher, imprint, art director/designer, editor and author. Great for doing research as to who or where your illustrations might be appreciated.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Advent Calendar: Days 1 thru 7 of my Christmas Illustrations
I've been getting into the holiday spirit by posting my Christmas/wintry illustrations as an Advent Calendar over on my Instagram. As a greeting card designer it's no surprise that I have amassed quite a few Christmas designs and I thought this might be a good way to show some off. There might also be a few fresh ones that are just illustration thrown into the mix. I'm posting daily over on IG but I'll be posting them in batches over here for those who aren't on IG.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Happy Mother' Day!
Happy Mother's day to all the mom's, and mother figures. We are who we are because of you.
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Hoppy Easter!
Hoppy Easter!! Happy Spring to my fellow creatives!
Here's hoping everyone finds a way to grow and bloom wherever they're planted.
Sunday, April 10, 2022
April: KidLitArtPostcard: Kazu
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Good Fortune Fortune Cookie
Recently I got an amazingly auspicious fortune from a fortune cookie. I should point out that these days an actual fortune in a fortune cookie seems to be rarity. Nowadays they're mainly pithy sayings or quotes like the early bird catches the worm or something about being diligent. Which may be true but really, I don't need a cookie to tell me that. So this was an exciting moment.
"Look for the dream that keeps coming back. It is your destiny"
Yup this fortune is a keeper and I'm taping it to my desk. Mind you, I do take these things with a grain of salt, but it's still nice to see when you have a picture book dummy out on submission with your agent and a grant application out as well as numerous other things out that you won't get a response to for awhile if ever. Never mind the projects you're currently keeping busy with to keep your mind off of everything as well as the real need to have something new to: submit, share, always keep moving forward. It's like the universe sending you a message that all your efforts may come to fruition one day. No harm in finding a positive sign among all the negative voices that makes you question your illustrator/author dreams.
Here's to all my creative friends ever working, illustrating, writing, submitting and promoting: Good Luck and may all your creative dreams come true.
Sunday, March 31, 2019
SCBWI Long Island March Newsletter Art
Winter Friends © Diana Ting Delosh Colored Art and digital |
Winter/Spring 2019 Kid LIT News Cover |
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Of Life and Dreams - MATS Boot Camp February
Of Life and Dreams © Diana Ting Delosh Mixed media: Ink, Pencil, Digital Mock Journal or Book Cover |
Here's one of my minis, Bunny Amongst the Lily of the Valley © Diana Ting Delosh Derwent Inktense Color Pencil Sketch |
Of Life and Dreams © Diana Ting Delosh Rough Pencil Sketch layout of journal / book cover. |
For more samples of my art check out my web portfolio at dianadelosh.com
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