Pictures and Words -Jessica Lanan's Newsletter
Jessica LananThe craft of picture books—writing, illustration, and visual storytelling
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Value Mapping: the Secret to Clear Illustrations
Today’s post is part of Brushstroke Bulletin, the tier of Pictures and Words where I share deeper notes on picture book writing and illustration craft. This one is free. Thanks for reading!
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Have you ever wondered why some il...
Back in the Studio
Hi readers,
Welcome back to my studio! I’m pleased to be here again. It’s been a busy year, and I’ll admit that I kind of fell off with the posting, so it’s time for an update of what has been on my desk and what is coming up next.
Finals...
Publication Day! 🐳
Today is the day! In the World of Whales is available where books are sold. It is always a collective job to craft a picture book, so I’d like to highlight the contributions of the team: author Michelle Cusolito, editors Neal Porter and Tay...
Watercolor, Whales, and the Terror of Free Diving
Dear readers,
My next book, In the World of Whales by Michelle Cusolito comes out in just under a month. So far we’ve celebrated a few exciting wins including starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus, and a Junior Libr...
Embarrassment is the Cost of Entry
An early sketch I made “en plein air” in Japan, 2006.
Dear readers,
I believe there’s only one true way to get better at something: to do it. A lot. Which, to be honest, isn’t always that fun. There’s a well-known quote on this subject th...
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