Carson Ellis
Carson Ellis is a contemporary illustrator working in a similar context to that which I am working towards. Carson Ellis and Colin Meloy (The Decemberists) created the Wildwood Chronicles books together, a series of middle-grade fantasy stories.
They have a close relationship as author and illustrator, and the books are really a collaborative partnership. The close tenor between words and text shines through in the synthesis of visual and written style.
How can I achieve a relationship with an author who is no longer alive? I need to learn as much as I can about Lucy Maud Montgomery in order to make my illustrations harmonise with her words. I need to understand Montgomery's mind so that the book does not feel disjointed or random.
Although Carson Ellis illustrates books that are intended for an audience of children aged 7-11, lots of adult readers appreciate the books for their nostalgia, magic and beautiful illustrations. The books are also available as special editions (box sets/hard backs), so they may be pursued as valuable gifts/collectables.
How does she promote herself?
'I’ve made a couple of promotional postcards,' 'Really, The Decemberists have turned out to be a better promotional tool than anything else imaginable.'
'Most art editors and book people found me through the stuff I’d done for The Decemberists, I don’t think I was ready to work as a book illustrator five years ago, and I’ve learned a lot doing all that stuff—album art, T-shirt designs, Web site illustration, stage backdrops and photo shoot sets—it’s been way more work than I did in my five years of college.'
http://blog.artistsmarketonline.com/uncategorized/carson-ellis-interview
Ellis is a popular artist figure on social media, with 38.9k likes on her Instagram account. By keeping these updated and interesting, Carson Ellis promotes herself as an artist and showcases her illustrations.
'It’s pretty fascinating to be able to post something on Instagram and find out immediately whether or not people like it.'
What inspires her?
Similarly to Montgomery and Demidova, Carson Ellis says that her work is informed by her surroundings and scenery. She draws inspiration from the forests and nature around her home in Portland, Oregon. The Wildwood books were set in this same town, much like how Montgomery's books were set on PEI.
'I strive to make art that feels mystical—I think that informs my illustration style a lot'
http://www.designsponge.com/2014/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-carson-ellis.html
Although Carson Ellis illustrates books that are intended for an audience of children aged 7-11, lots of adult readers appreciate the books for their nostalgia, magic and beautiful illustrations. The books are also available as special editions (box sets/hard backs), so they may be pursued as valuable gifts/collectables.
How does she promote herself?
'I’ve made a couple of promotional postcards,' 'Really, The Decemberists have turned out to be a better promotional tool than anything else imaginable.'
'Most art editors and book people found me through the stuff I’d done for The Decemberists, I don’t think I was ready to work as a book illustrator five years ago, and I’ve learned a lot doing all that stuff—album art, T-shirt designs, Web site illustration, stage backdrops and photo shoot sets—it’s been way more work than I did in my five years of college.'
http://blog.artistsmarketonline.com/uncategorized/carson-ellis-interview
Ellis is a popular artist figure on social media, with 38.9k likes on her Instagram account. By keeping these updated and interesting, Carson Ellis promotes herself as an artist and showcases her illustrations.
'It’s pretty fascinating to be able to post something on Instagram and find out immediately whether or not people like it.'
What inspires her?
Similarly to Montgomery and Demidova, Carson Ellis says that her work is informed by her surroundings and scenery. She draws inspiration from the forests and nature around her home in Portland, Oregon. The Wildwood books were set in this same town, much like how Montgomery's books were set on PEI.
'I strive to make art that feels mystical—I think that informs my illustration style a lot'
http://www.designsponge.com/2014/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-carson-ellis.html
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