© Ken Wilson-Max 2013 So, I looked at the first version and thought something was not quite right. It looked too much like a real bird, too soft perhaps… I had to think about the final set of images and how I’d like to use them. It meant making a more detailed plan of the…… Continue reading Mythical Creatures: Another Version
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African Mythical Characters Sketchbook: Impundulu
In the first sketch of a new series, I am going to try to illustrate African mythological creatures and characters. First up is the Lightning bird, or Impundulu. There are likely to be several versions of each of these characters, so your input is welcome. I am hoping to create a set of six to…… Continue reading African Mythical Characters Sketchbook: Impundulu
Fingerstration
Here’s something for you. A book to download or view that you can take as a present from me. All I ask is that you let me (and your friends) know what you think. Merry Christmas! http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v2/IssuuReader.swf Open publication – Free publishing – More fingers
Three Blind Mice
Three Blind Mice The ‘farmer’s wife’ refers to the daughter of King Henry VIII, Queen Mary I. She was a staunch Catholic whose violent persecution of Protestants earned her the nickname ‘Bloody Mary’. Three blind mice refers to the massive estates which she and her husband, King Philip of Spain, owned. The ‘three blind mice’…… Continue reading Three Blind Mice
The joys of parenting
In Baby Ruby Bawled, published by Tamarind books in the UK, baby Ruby will not stop crying. All the grown ups try every remedy they can think of with no success. It is left to her slightly older brother to come to the rescue. The task, as I saw it, was to try to convey…… Continue reading The joys of parenting
The Illustrationist 