4.28.2014


Children's book author Susanna Leonard Hill is sponsoring a contest for illustrators on her blog and I decided to submit an entry.  Participants were asked to chose a story from a list of the winners of her recent fairy tale writing contest and create a cover illustration.  I chose the story The "Princess" and the Pete by Jennifer Caritas which offers a modern twist on the The Princess and the Pea.  You can find Jennifer's story here.

This was a fun project and I thank Susanna for the opportunity.  I look forward to getting some feedback because I am always looking for ways to improve.  You can check out all the artists' entries on Susanna's blog.

20 comments:

  1. Anne, this is so beautiful. I love it!

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  2. I can't give you any kind of useful feedback because I am not an artist, but I LOVE it! :) I love the colors you chose. I love the expression on the princess's face, and the fact that all you can see of the prince are his arms sticking out - very funny! I think you did a terrific job! Thanks so much for entering, and I'm sure Jennifer will be thrilled that you chose her story :)

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    1. Thank you, Susanna, for creating this contest and introducing me to this wonderfully supportive community.

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  3. I love the kid-appeal of this illustration. This was my favorite story on the list. Charming!

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  4. This is really lovely - love the colors and feel.

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  5. Anne - so adorable! Love the facial expression and the prince's arms and legs. This was the story I was going to try first because it's a favorite of mine - then I decided to be brave and I put the names in a hat and drew out 2.

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    1. That is brave, Laura. And in the real world illustrators don't get to just chose stories we connect with. Kudos. BTW, your laughing jackrabbit and gila monster are among my favorites.

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  6. I love your illustration, Anne! A delightful interpretation!

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  7. What a perfect pile of princess and Pete the Prince! LOL! I love the way he sticks out sideways.

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  8. Hahaha, look at that prince! Great illo, really love the coloring on this one!

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  9. I love the humor here! And the use of the vertical and horizontal lines, and the bowling ball looking out like an eye! Terrific!

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  10. Love what you've done, beautifully illustrated, love the way the princes is stuck out at the bottom like that.. :)

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  11. This is darling! I really love the way the colors work together in this one.

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  12. Thank you all for the kind comments about the illustration. I always have some doubt prior to posting images. Your support means a lot.

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  13. What a lovely and well drawn illustration! Love the fancy bed and mattresses! Great, expressive characters, too! Makes me want to read the story again. Well done!

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  14. This is so GOOD!! Congratulations on an excellent job well done!

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  15. Anne, this is SUCH a beautiful, soft illustration. You're SO talented! Now following---don't want to miss your illustrations! Good luck in the contest!

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    1. Thank you so much, Donna Marie. Best of luck to you as well. Your bears are terrific!

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  16. Congratulations to Julie, Donna and Louis for the their first, second and third place wins in the contest. All created striking illustrations that make you want to read the story. And that is what it is all about. It was a fun contest and an honor being included with the final artists. A special Thank You to Susanna for making it all happen.

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