December 2011
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Dec 30th
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THIS! THIS! And it’s one of a number of videos about and by Ed Emberley on Lynda.com. (via Tutorials | Ed Emberley Children’s Book Illustrator)
Dec 29th
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Dec 28th
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Dec 27th
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Dec 27th
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Joy to the World
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Dec 27th
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Dec 24th
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Dec 24th
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Dec 24th
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Want to participate in a 12-week paid animation... →
Canadian cartoonists, animators, and filmmakers, take note. Paid apprenticeship! Montreal! Twelve weeks! The NFB! That’s all pretty fabulous. I’m almost positive one of my Drawn pals blogged this here already, but I think it’s worth posting twice. Deadline is January 24, 2012. 
Dec 23rd
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Dec 23rd
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Dec 17th
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Dec 17th
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Dec 17th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 15th
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Dec 15th
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Dec 15th
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Dec 15th
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“Please take this suggestion: Pretend we’re dead.”
– With kind respects to students who contact freelancers about doing interviews (always around this time of year I’ve noticed), I shall be redirecting you to this post by Marian Bantjes from now on.  I’ve always felt these “interview assignments” bordered on the lazy (on both the teacher’s part as...
Dec 14th
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Dec 14th
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Dec 13th
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“Think about the marks you want to make on the paper in front of you… the ones...”
– Some great illustration advice and questions answered for students (and non-students) in Jillian Tamaki’s new FAQ
Dec 13th
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Dec 12th
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Dec 12th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 8th
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Dec 8th
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Dec 8th
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Dec 7th
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Two more favourite books of the year
In my haste to publish my annual list of books, I neglected to include two (Canadian) gems from AdHouse Books, that rank with my favourite books of the year: Even the Giants by Jesse Jacobs Like Joe Lambert’s I Will Bite You, Even the Giants showcases the work of a young cartoonist still honing his skills and exploring the possibilities of the medium in short bursts. The book comprises a...
Dec 7th
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Dec 7th
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Dec 7th
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What children’s drawings would look like if it... →
Dec 6th
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Dec 6th
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Dec 6th
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Dec 5th
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Index of Canadian Illustrators - Index of Canadian... →
We’ve mentioned it before, but it bears repeating that Drawn’s very own Jaleen Grove maintains The Index of Canadian Illustrators. Go check it out!
Dec 5th
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Dec 5th
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DUNNING-KRUGERDAR: The Schweizer Guide to Spotting... →
deathbearbrown: The Schweizer Guide to Spotting Tangents schweizercomics: I do compositional lectures a lot in my classes, as well as at the occasional convention.  I’ve been asked to post them, so here’s part one: The Schweizer Guide to Spotting Tangents! Comic art is, as a general rule, a line-based medium.  I know, I know, there are plenty of artists whose work is painted, or who...
Dec 4th
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Favourite Books of 2011 - John's Picks
2011 was another great year for books. As has become an annual tradition here are my favourite books from the past year, just in time for your holiday shopping — every one of these, perfect for the cartoon/illustration/design nerd on your list. Or get yourself a little something. Treat yourself. Nobrow 6 Okay, I’m a little biased because I am contributor to this hefty and colourful book...
Dec 3rd
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Dec 3rd
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A Sneak Peek at “Shapes & Smiles”: new works by Jolby (aka Josh Kenyon and Colby Nichols). Opening: December 16th at Subtext Gallery in San Diego, CA. Looks fantastic. (Wishing I could be there!)
Dec 3rd
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Dec 2nd
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Dec 2nd
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Dec 1st
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