What I’m Up to at Kirkus This Week,
Plus What I Did Last Week,
Featuring Pamela Zagarenski
November 9th, 2012 by jules
— Detail from Sleep Like a Tiger
This morning over at the Kirkus Book Blog Network, I write about the newest picture book from Amy Hest, The Reader, illustrated by Lauren Castillo. That link is here.
Last week, I wrote about Mary Logue’s Sleep Like a Tiger, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski, and that link is here.
Today, I’ve got more art from the book from Ms. Zagarenski. I’ll start with a set of sketches that she sent, as well as some final spreads from the book, but Pamela also sent details from her elaborate spreads, what she told me are “some understudies from the book … the back-up crew… I love them just as much.” Pamela added:
I chose to send you mostly enlarged details from the paintings inside — subtle things one might not see, like the four-leaf clover, just for the viewer who finds it, in the paws of the tiger, “gaining his strength” …
Note: Pamela’s website is here, and here is another one of her artistic adventures.
Enjoy the art today.
even though the sun had gone away.”
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‘What animal is that?’ her parents asked.”
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SLEEP LIKE A TIGER. Copyright © 2012 by Mary Logue. Illustrations copyright © 2012 by Pamela Zagarenski. Published by Houghton Mifflin, Boston. Final spreads here reproduced by permission of the publisher and Pamela Zagarenski. All other images reproduced with permission of Ms. Zagarenski.
amazing…I gotta see this one up close and personal.
by Lori Nichols November 9th, 2012 at 7:57 amGorgeous!!! Thanks so much for sharing this book today- I love it!!
by Jill Bergman November 9th, 2012 at 9:04 amDear Bear and Tiger:
What is this mysterious “sleep” of which you speak, and how may I acquire some? I haven’t any this weekend, so if you could just hibernate FOR me, that would be swell. Win-win situation for all involved.
Sincerely,
by Little Willow November 9th, 2012 at 9:34 amLW
P.S. Kickin’ Imps, Imps who Kick, I’ll have to catch up on your kicklists on Monday, ’cause I’ll be filming while y’all are posting on Sunday. Hugs to Jules & the usuals. 🙂
by Little Willow November 9th, 2012 at 9:35 amFantastic Artwork! I love to pick this one up so our family can all enjoy!
by Rachel @ yourtablecloth.com November 9th, 2012 at 10:57 amOh, I love her work. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. With two sneaky couch-lounging pooches in the house, I particularly love the dog on the couch scene, and the text that goes with it. Thanks, Jules!
by Linda Ashman November 9th, 2012 at 12:19 pmThose are some gorgeous spreads! The detail is absolutely amazing. I’ve been interning at an imprint that does picture books and since then I’ve been starting to really appreciate really great illustrations. It’s so inspiring.
by Amelia B. November 9th, 2012 at 12:43 pmSpeechless…
by Margie Culver November 9th, 2012 at 8:06 pmTimeless! Destined to be one of those forever books. The rich texture and color make it ageless, yet the style is fresh and contemporary. And very French!
by Kathryn Ault Noble November 10th, 2012 at 11:39 amCongratulations Pamela! This is just stunning! You are such an outstanding artist with unending creativity! Whenver I need to smile or feel warm inside all I have to do is look at one of your illustrations!
by Julia Pavone November 12th, 2012 at 8:04 amHugs,
Julia
Love Pamela’s artwork. Thank you, especially, for giving us the ability to see them BIG. Perhaps my favorite part of many of your posts is the look at the studies, sketches, and details, which allow me to share with my first grade students AND with the high school students with whom I also work. Nice! Keep showing the process!
by Ed Spicer November 18th, 2012 at 8:24 pmAmazing! Think I’ll have to pick this one up.
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