tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370817269096318992024-02-20T20:09:33.558-05:00Tim Bowers Art BlogTim Bowers, Ohio children's book illustrator and New York Times Best selling artist shares news, studio updates and random thoughts about his art, books and the crazy illustration biz.Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-37306635077495385042022-01-13T11:49:00.002-05:002022-01-13T12:06:28.967-05:00Working with P.J. Funnybunny<p> A new <i>P.J. Funnybunny</i> book was released this week. <i>P.J. Funnybunny</i> stories are written by my good friend, Marilyn Sadler. The book's characters were originally created by Roger Bollen. The <i>P.J. Funnybunny</i> books are adored by fans around the globe. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx2n4iwtfFh46wfIw7O5JU4dnULiXvF2zIaaPip8hT3Olee72GGojP3pIKjbPtmjAgJ9_NdK1Hnl2E6a5r12sDFTwj_NdTkHEY4dl2glp0dttW5-SfiEOYz8-1SlRs-mPlWd-qvLNK_yiPADHbjE7nE8cI24w7Bl4amZdGs7zxC4ErwUmZMO2AvW-6=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx2n4iwtfFh46wfIw7O5JU4dnULiXvF2zIaaPip8hT3Olee72GGojP3pIKjbPtmjAgJ9_NdK1Hnl2E6a5r12sDFTwj_NdTkHEY4dl2glp0dttW5-SfiEOYz8-1SlRs-mPlWd-qvLNK_yiPADHbjE7nE8cI24w7Bl4amZdGs7zxC4ErwUmZMO2AvW-6=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I first met Marilyn and Roger, in 1989. I was getting started as a children's book illustrator and they had been very successful in publishing with several of their characters, including <i>P.J. 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Roger was also a popular comic strip artist with his syndicated <i>Animal Crackers</i> strip.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtKsW8QcRU75jg_Z2eMytWPkqwuiOCHsmFAz0PQvD58vrUodoWB887QGtM-pf3arYvEph4QgSeygtgmE5-0eduPrzJDEjqZhGE7aIqKY-SX4PRf2lX7-hHqmjBpicQNvz9GTQVvnO0v7uHiEs7dX39t88xwenupjC9wODBUkNCb1g4XziCurHrwKGg=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1989 book signing event with Marilyn and Roger" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtKsW8QcRU75jg_Z2eMytWPkqwuiOCHsmFAz0PQvD58vrUodoWB887QGtM-pf3arYvEph4QgSeygtgmE5-0eduPrzJDEjqZhGE7aIqKY-SX4PRf2lX7-hHqmjBpicQNvz9GTQVvnO0v7uHiEs7dX39t88xwenupjC9wODBUkNCb1g4XziCurHrwKGg=w320-h320" title="1989 book signing event with Marilyn and Roger" width="320" /></a></div><p>I have always tried to learn from the best, so I arranged a trip to their home. With portfolio in hand, I traveled to Cleveland and spent an afternoon with Marilyn and Roger, hoping some of their success would rub off on me. It was a great trip and they were extremely kind and generous with their time. Roger mentioned that he was thinking of stepping back from his strip, <i>Animal Crackers</i>, to focus on other projects. He asked if I had an interest in possibly helping with the strip. I was stunned. I had not anticipated such a huge opportunity and wasn't sure what to say. I was just starting my children's book journey and realized that a commitment to a comic strip would be very time consuming so I humbly declined.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><p> In recent years, I've had the chance to work with Marilyn on some of her other projects. Roger Bollen died in 2015.</p><p>Fast forward to the present. Marilyn mentioned that her publisher was interested in producing more P.J. Funnybuny books because of a renewed interest in the characters. I asked if I could submit samples and be considered for the project. Even though cartooning wasn't what I had been currently doing, I have a long history of cartooning, starting from the very beginning when I was a kid. My cartoon style is very similar to what Roger was doing so it wasn't a long stretch to consider the project. I created some samples and sent them to Marilyn. I tried to be as true to Roger's style as I could. The character of his line and the colors that he chose. All the while, thinking of the <i>Animal Crackers </i>opportunity that had come and gone, years ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnlnxev7uw-MnIWV0H7GaN3Py_XRWi6KBOBsbkJhoXivjCS_YDoMhoR0L2858fe-CN_0J_LdfTfHDPpTc0POoIgvNT3LINnC4Q7vMGxNAI8ZOY1JmXI8thKcPS9rYJ6wG4kUZ5ek_eH4HmN6bH_6wHUWObdQpxs3AD4ps8cQyA9vLmu5IxYU-g_ECY=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnlnxev7uw-MnIWV0H7GaN3Py_XRWi6KBOBsbkJhoXivjCS_YDoMhoR0L2858fe-CN_0J_LdfTfHDPpTc0POoIgvNT3LINnC4Q7vMGxNAI8ZOY1JmXI8thKcPS9rYJ6wG4kUZ5ek_eH4HmN6bH_6wHUWObdQpxs3AD4ps8cQyA9vLmu5IxYU-g_ECY=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>When Marilyn and the publisher seemed very pleased with my art samples, I felt like I had come pretty close to the spirit of Roger's work. 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I just got this email with one of my newest doggies on the cover. Check out the newest cards and stickers... FROM THE DOG. <a href="https://www.currentcatalog.com/buy/from-the-dog-birthday-cards-and-seals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">You'll find the dogs, here.</span></a><br />
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So, if you are a dog lover, greeting card lover or a Tim Bowers lover (wait...forget that last one), you'll want to pick up some of these cards. The prices are dog-gone GREAT!<br />
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I've worked in a variety of spaces and this was, by far, the best place to work. Not all of my best work was created in that studio but it was a really nice place to use for those twenty years. There were some really beautiful sunsets behind the studio. In the winter, I didn't have to drive to work but I had to shovel a path to the studio door before I could start painting.<br />
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We recently moved and my new studio is in a different space. A much different surrounding but I will fill it with things that inspire me, make sure the lighting is good and start anew. There are plenty of ideas, waiting to be painted. New stories to be crafted and opportunities to grab ahold of. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Here's to the new adventure, the next chapter... 2018 will be a great year!Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-38061069947067364002017-10-20T15:34:00.002-04:002017-10-20T15:34:36.566-04:00"Sunday Painter" places in Miniature ShowI am (very) happy to report that my miniature painting, "Sunday Painter" received an award by the <i>Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. </i><br />
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The acrylic on board painting placed third in the portrait category and will hang in the Annual Exhibition, next month.<br />
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If you are in the Md area during the show, stop by and check out some really excellent miniature artwork.Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-42846719860333372652017-08-28T19:04:00.000-04:002017-08-28T19:12:04.121-04:00Some SWEET artwork is baking at the studio.Here's another <i>"chef"</i> painting that I recently completed. I took a couple of pics while putting together this illustrative recipe.<br />
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Yep. It's that time of year. I just finished the artwork for this year's <i>Granville Hot Licks Blues Fest</i> and we're a couple of short weeks away from this great downtown event. If you are in the area, stop by, bring a folding chair and enjoy a day of great blues music, food, drink and pick up a poster or tee-shirt. See you there!<br />
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As usual, I start with some sketchbook ideas. Here is the pasta chef, the wine chef and the dessert chef in the early sketch phase.<br />
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Here's a detail. I love to create texture, allowing different colors to peek through the top layers of paint. So, there, you have it! My recipe for some <i>fun</i> kitchen art. Of course, you may need some reference for this one...maybe a bottle of Cabernet...or two.</div>
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NEXT TIME: It's that time of year to start another <i>Bluesfest</i> painting. Update to come.</div>
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Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-43132053790683660402017-01-24T13:10:00.001-05:002017-01-24T13:10:35.856-05:00RAPPY GOES TO THE SUPERMARKET2017 has arrived like a strong gust of wind. New projects are lining up, new ideas are forming and a new children's book arrived earlier in the month. <b><span style="color: red;">Rappy Visits the Supermarket</span></b> is an early reader, full of fun and humor. The "rappin" story was written by Dan Gutman and published by <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062682376/rappy-goes-to-the-supermarket" target="_blank">HarperCollins</a></span>.<br />
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Here's a sketch from the book. I try to create as much humor through facial expressions and body gestures as possible. I remember learning to read. Finding funny characters in the artwork usually got my attention. <i>Still does.</i></div>
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So, why not start the new year with a new <i>Rappy</i> story? Pick up a copy and we'll share a few laughs in the supermarket. See you soon!</div>
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Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-27508865010235167392016-11-10T19:46:00.000-05:002016-11-10T19:46:15.357-05:00Four more books for my bookshelf in 2016.I had four new titles published this year. I'm very fortunate to have had the opportunity to illustrate these very different books. The first was the fourth in the "Memoir" books, <i>Memoirs of a Parrot</i> by <a href="http://www.devinscillian.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Devin Scillian</span></a> (Sleeping Bear Press).<br />
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This book was expensive. I don't mean the purchase price... but the story is about a guy who buys a parrot and plays a ukulele. So, I <i>needed</i> to buy a ukulele. That was the expensive part. <br />
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Plus, I was also inspired by another ukulele strummer, <a href="http://www.emilyarrow.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Emily Arrow</span></a>. She visited a nearby school and I sat in on her excellent presentation. Great music...<i>with a ukulele named "Bow"</i>.<br />
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Oh well, I could have purchased an African grey parrot. That would have been even more expensive.<br />
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My second book of 2016 was <i>Rappy Goes to School</i> by <a href="http://dangutman.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Dan Gutman</span></a> (HarperCollins). No, I didn't buy a dinosaur for this one. They are way too messy... and hard to house train.<br />
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The third title for 2016 was <i>Buddy's Bedtime Battery</i> by<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.christinageist.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Christina Geist</span></a> </span>(Random House). A cute story of getting a child to slow down for bedtime. "Beep!" </div>
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Then, dancing to the fourth book of 2016 is <i>Footloose</i> by <a href="http://www.kennyloggins.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Kenny Loggins</span></a> (Moondance Press). Kenny Loggins (with Dean Pitchford) re-wrote the iconic song to become a kid's dance tune. A story about two children who discover that zookeeper "Jack" and the zoo animals wait until the sun goes down, then <i>put on their dancin' shoes</i>. </div>
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So, there you have it. With Christmas just around the corner, I can think of four really nice gifts for that special child in your life. I'll be closing out the year, wearing my dancin' shoes and strummin' my ukulele. This is November (turkey month) and I definitely have a lot to be thankful for.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now, let's look at <i>how</i> Buddy arrived. After reading the story manuscript and creating sketches for the characters, a full length book dummy was created. When the book sketches were finalized, the painting process began. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I created a production line of boards with images of each page. I taped the edges with low-tac tape to keep that area clean and white. Then, an underpainting with brown acrylic paint was washed (thin layers) onto the boards. I usually do this when the final art is created with oil paint. The acrylic and polymer layers sealed the paper board from the oils and gave me a good (light and dark) value study to follow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is the title page. The towel area on the left was used for copyright and publishing information. The title was placed on the wall, above the bathtub. Notice the pajamas are visible, just below the towel. I often use elements and story props to hint at what's coming on the following page(s).</span></div>
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<br />Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-56926624150757598932016-05-06T14:54:00.000-04:002016-05-06T14:55:32.850-04:00Ready for the DANCE?I just finished the artwork for an upcoming book, <i>FOOTLOOSE</i> by Kenny Loggins. The book is being published by Moondance Press/ Quarto Publishing Group. I'm really excited about this one and I think a lot of people are going to be putting on their dancin' shoes in October. The original song (FOOTLOOSE) has been re-written to become a fun story that takes place after hours, at the zoo. The art is full of animals, color, texture, fun and a whole lot of DANCIN'!<br />
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Plus, while painting these illustrations, I listened to Kenny's <i>Return to Pooh Corner</i> CD. Pure magic. I usually don't work directly with the author but I spoke to Kenny about his vision for the story. His input made the story telling more complete.<br />
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<br />Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-81869397432131224122016-05-03T19:30:00.001-04:002016-05-04T16:43:35.117-04:00I Found a box of Parrots on my doorstep.A big box of shiny new books landed on my doorstep. <i>Memoirs of a Parrot </i>is the fourth "memoir" book, written by the very talented Devin Scillian and published by Sleeping Bear Press.<br />
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When I read that a parrot would be the main character, I had to choose an African Grey parrot. I have fond childhood memories of my grandpa and his African Grey, named <i>Chico</i>. I chose a Hyacinth Macaw as the other parrot in the story. Mostly because of the color. I live in Ohio and Devin Scillian lives in Michigan, so it just made sense to use Ohio State (scarlet and grey) and Michigan colors (maze and blue). Plus, my wife's family is from the state up north (we're a "blended" family).<br />
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Also, the main character (human) in the story plays a ukulele. I said, "hmmm, I need to get a ukulele (as reference) and begin my career as a ukulele rock star". Then I met Emily Arrow, a true ukulele rock star, so I bought one. Now I need to start practicing my ukulele <i>licks</i>.<br />
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<br />Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-84890845111829135142016-02-15T12:03:00.001-05:002016-02-15T12:06:55.523-05:00PUT ON YOUR DANCIN' SHOES!One of my newest projects is to illustrate a book, written by Kenny Loggins. He re-wrote the song, FOOTLOOSE, as a kids song and the book will have a CD in the back so readers can read along, follow the story with illustrations and dance to this great Kenny Loggins song.<br />
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Here is the final art for the cover and end papers. The CD (FOOTLOOSE song) will be placed where the moon is positioned, inside the back cover. So, the moon will be the CD.<br />
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The new song sounds great. Kenny did a fantastic job of adding a kid spin to the original version. This is a lot of fun but I have a hard time painting, while dancing. Believe me, you'll be putting on your dancin' shoes, too!<br />
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<br />Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-60744533701001727752015-09-17T16:56:00.000-04:002015-09-17T16:58:22.909-04:00Taking a "mini" break.I'm in between children's book projects and have a few days to work on miniature paintings. Here is the latest mini.<br />
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I think the title will be: <i>Prairie Dog</i>. It was painted with acrylic paint and is 3x4 inches. I started the painting last January as a demonstration piece at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art (on the campus of St. Petersburg College in Tarpon Springs, Florida).<br />
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<br />Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-30690766278721615282015-08-14T18:49:00.000-04:002015-08-14T18:49:27.750-04:00BEEP! It's a studio, full of wet paint.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a sneak preview of my newest book, in progress. The title is <i>BEEP! It's Bedtime</i> by Christina Geist, to be published by RandomHouse. Like many of my other books, I started with an underpainting in acrylic paint, followed by a couple of coats of matte medium. Then it's time to slap on the ole' oil paint.<br />
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Each book project requires about twenty pieces of art and some of them are very time consuming if there is much detail involved. A book takes several months of work and somewhere in the middle of the process, I start to feel a little overwhelmed. I usually paint in a production line sort of way, mixing a few colors and hitting several paintings with that paint.<br />
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Back and forth, from one painting to the next. Hours turn into days and days, into months. I'm lucky to know what year it is. Anyway, I'm getting close to the finish on this book and all of the paintings that seemed incomplete for so long, are now starting to come together.<br />
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I'll show more when everything is finished.<br />
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By the way, it is still 2015, right?<br />
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One of my childhood favorite book characters will also be in the show. Clifford the Big Red Dog by <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Norman-Bridwell/109303585754063" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Norman Bridwell</a>. My painting is an illustration of me as a young boy and my dog, named <i>Scat</i>.</div>
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Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-89079891858795229672014-10-13T11:25:00.000-04:002014-10-13T11:30:40.901-04:00You can take that to the Bank(s)!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I spent Saturday, in <b>Cincinnati at the <i>Books by the Banks 2014</i></b>. Here is an overview of the event-</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a great day of book signing, seeing old friends and meeting new friends. There were kids with really cool looking painted faces. I almost jumped in line for a total face and head painting...but, changed my mind. When will I ever grow up?</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://adamfwatkins.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Adam Watkins</span></a>, me and Jon Bowers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This would be me and the great <a href="http://marcbrownstudios.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Marc Brown</span></a>. Wow, this pic is a keeper!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made two new very talented friends, <a href="http://michellehouts.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Michelle Houts</span></a> and <a href="http://www.melissaguion.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Melissa Guion</span></a>. Their table was filled with chocolate baseballs and penguins. And books, of course! </td></tr>
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</span></span>Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-58797212721636982882014-08-26T11:24:00.000-04:002014-08-26T11:24:38.597-04:00BULLY ALERT!Another school year is starting, which usually means that the classroom bully is back in business. This can put a damper on the school year for some unfortunate students. But, here are two examples of bravery that come to mind.<br />
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First, an illustration from my college days, illustrating the story of David and Goliath. Goliath was a big bully, for sure.<br />
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<br />This is an illustration that I painted, using my room-mates as models. They were both, excellent artists and good sports, when it came to posing for reference pictures. When an art student is pulling an all-night, last minute rush to complete something for class, class-mates become excellent reference material (many thanks to <a href="http://groffillustration.com/" target="_blank"><i>Dave Groff</i></a> and <a href="http://www.johnjudepalencar.com/" target="_blank"><i>John Jude Palencar</i></a> for this one).<br />
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I'm not condoning violence or the sling shot response but it did work out pretty good for David. Nobody likes a bully.<br />
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The other example of bravery is <i>Knuckleball Ned</i>, who stands up to the bullies and saves the day in one of my newest books, published by <i>Dial Books for Young Readers</i>.<br />
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The story was written by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/RA-Dickey/115655751782747?rf=103120536395158" target="_blank"><i>R. A. Dickey</i></a>.<br />
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A couple of packages were just delivered to my door. Wow! You'll never believe what was packed in those little boxes. Advance copies of my newest children's book!<br />
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<br />Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-37299708515686154642014-08-18T21:07:00.000-04:002014-08-26T11:27:13.888-04:00Back to School...It's that time of year, again. The first day of school starts this week for a lot of area schools. To get back in the groove, I'm reaching for my copy of <i>Cool Dog, School Dog</i> written by Deborah Heiligman.<br />
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Tim Bowers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13743223088064510958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637081726909631899.post-65963545508160290062014-08-07T11:43:00.000-04:002014-08-26T11:27:37.833-04:00Zoo thoughts...I took a trip to the zoo last Sunday morning. I took my camera as usual, thinking that I'd get a few reference shots during the trip. The Columbus zoo is really nice but way too many people to see animals. What? Yep, the zoo is a very popular place but you should plan on getting there really early... maybe on a weekday, when the entire state of Ohio isn't lined up to see an animal. It's great to see so many people interested in wildlife...just not the right time for reference shots. Does anybody else have tips on their zoo visits? When is best? If you live in Ohio, which is your favorite? <div>
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I remember visiting the Cincinnati Zoo as a kid. Very nice zoo. I photographed a lot of animals during high school and did some drawing at that zoo, as a college student. Here are a few of them.</div>
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Last weekend, I thought about going fishing. This is as close as I got, to a lake. Another miniature painting was started and I could almost smell the cool lake breeze, hear the water lapping against the boat and see the bobber, riding the ripples on the lake.<br />
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The first sketch on the board (above) was too human-like. The arms were too long and shoulders were too high. I was getting too far from cat-like bodies. </div>
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The arms still feel too long. I need to refine the proportions until they feel right. This was my weekend fishing trip...minus the fish...and the trip. </div>
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Oh, well. I might get out on the lake, <i>next</i> weekend.</div>
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