Well, on Thursday I am off to NYC for the SCBWI midyear conference. I go every year and enjoy every minute. Last year I was thrilled to have been one of ten finalists in the art showcase, then one of the three prize winners. I am not thinking about that this year, so I am bringing a strange funky piece, that is based on a book idea I have. I think it's good to take chances and try to go out on a limb in new illustration work. As soon as I come home and have time to take a picture I'll post it. In the mean time...
I don't think I will be doing any junkin' in NY. There is a little toy shop in the village that has some stuff I covet, but the prices are high and I doubt that I will have time to cab down to that part of town.
Besides, I am on a bit of a research mission: looking at all the wonderful detailing that is on the older buildings in Manhattan. Since the book I am working on takes place mostly in NYC, I want to recreate that wonderful feeling of ornamentation on dusty old bricks and concrete--little florets and gargoyles and curves and dentil molding that exist on the facades for no other reason than someone a hundred years ago or more took some creative license. Does anyone build modest buildings today with the pride of simple decoration for decoration 's sake?
Somehow, I think not...
Have a great time, Barb!
Posted by: Janee | February 01, 2006 at 10:20 PM