Elizabeth Sayles's Blog
July 13, 2016
May 4, 2016
April 19, 2016
Illustration Portfolio at SVA this Summer
Thursdays 6:00-9:30pmÌý |ÌýÌý begins June 9 (10 wks)
Brush up your portfolio.Ìý Get inspired.
Add to what you already have... or stretch out and try something new!
Or .. work on that children's book you have hidden in your sock drawer.Ìý
This class is centered on the individual student'sÌý unique talent, ability and interestsÌýÌý The course course is designed to develop and solidify personal style, learn how to conceive strong concepts and clear execution of ideas.Ìý
Assignments will touch on various sectors of the illustration market, including publishing, editorial, licensing and corporate. Students will be encouraged to broadly interpret the assignments: an assignment about time can become a science-fiction piece, a conceptual illustration, or a wonderful children's book. Color, value, concept, execution and medium will be covered. Assignments vary each semester.Ìý
Learn how to approach an illustration job with an understanding of the type of work you want to create.Ìý All aspects of the business side of Illustration will be discussed, such as finding illustration markets, contracts, negotiations, subsidiary rights and reps, copyrights, promotion and self-marketing.Ìý
Final Critique, Summer Session '15
Published on April 19, 2016 08:33
April 6, 2016
New Paintings
More new paintings.Ìý They are acrylics on collaged paper.
Published on April 06, 2016 07:00
March 27, 2016
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit
ÌýÌýLove this traditional folk song...Ìýespecially the
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your tail is mighty white.
Yes, my lord, I've been gettin out of sight,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your coat is mighty gray.
Yes, my lord, it was made that way
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your ears are mighty long.
Yes, my lord, they were put on wrong,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your ears are mighty thin.
Yes, my lord, they're a-splittin' in the wind,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, I'll bid you good day.
Yes, my lord, and I'll be on my way,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your tail is mighty white.
Yes, my lord, I've been gettin out of sight,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your coat is mighty gray.
Yes, my lord, it was made that way
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your ears are mighty long.
Yes, my lord, they were put on wrong,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your ears are mighty thin.
Yes, my lord, they're a-splittin' in the wind,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, I'll bid you good day.
Yes, my lord, and I'll be on my way,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Published on March 27, 2016 08:09
March 17, 2016
Happy St. Patty's Day!
Celebrating the land where springtime and fairies collide.Ìý
Published on March 17, 2016 07:40
March 9, 2016
January 24, 2016
Because of Snow
I've been conducting an archealogical dig through closets, flat files and every nook & cranny in my studio.Ìý Just found this piece I did for American Girl Doll.Ìý A playset for one of the Ice Skater Dolls (Mia I think?)Ìý This piece was very large... about 6 or 8 ft wide. This is the prototype:
Published on January 24, 2016 07:27