2012 Reading

Keeping reading a book about two Korean girls studying illustration & animation in Kingston University in London. Such a coincidence that my colleague Berry and his boyfriend also studied there. Even though their works are not amazing, hearing their stories about the projects they involved at school and the step being famous is interesting.

One of the tutors of them said, "drawing is like breathing, it becomes a must everyday" really inspired me. Although I know this passion won't last long, I picked up my muji sketch book again and hope I will do some sketching of people's face if possible. That is my weakness and I really wanna overcome it.

Another inspiration is book binding/ folding book /Research Book. The author always used the skill of making a "chap book" when presenting her homework. I really wanna try it as well.

Below is a useful link.

http://www.pebblesandbuttons.com/?p=118

There are some famous illustrators mentioned in the book.

David Hughes:

http://www.davidhughesillustration.co.uk/

- Sandy Turner @ New Yorker
- Silent Night
- Grow Up
- Cool Cat Hot Dog

Paul Slater - Engraving

Sarah Fanelli - Graphic Novel

http://www.sarafanelli.com/
- The Button

Emily Gravett
http://www.emilygravett.com/

- Wolves

Sarah Dyer:

http://sarahdyer.com/
- Five Little Friends
- Nestle Smarties Awards

Jez Alborough
- Watch Out! Big Bro's coming

Dave Mckean (who is one of the creators of Coraline):

http://www.mckean-art.co.uk/

- Short Film "The Week Before"
- neon
- World's End
- The Wolves in Walls
- Mirror Mask
- Cages
- SandmanLauren Child - Charlie & Lola

http://www.charlieandlola.com/

David Shrigley

http://www.davidshrigley.com/
- Blur MV

http://www.davidshrigley.com/tattoos/tattoos.htm

Is this guy crazy? Oh my god!

John Tenniel

http://www.johntenniel.com/

- Alice in Wonderland Engraving

Beatrice Alemagna
http://www.beatricealemagna.com/

Animation Festival

Muybrigde Festival

British Animation Awards

Holland Animation & Film Festival

Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Bologna Children's Book Fair

Hayward Gallery