Congratulations on your new book Nanette, it looks so sweet!! I love the collaborative nature of books, it would be a very lonely affair otherwise I reckon! X
Yes, it would be so lonely without a whole team! I think you have such a unique perspective Ella as you've been on both sides of the book making team! Thanks for your lovely words about my new book 🥰
I’ve definitely craved collaboration as a freelance illustrator, because you work so collaboratively in-house. Anytime I feel stuck, I want to have a colleague I can stroll over to and chat to. X
I think there are so many unsung heroes in book making, the author and illustrator get their names on the cover but without editors, art directors and designers the books wouldn't be half as good!
Thank you SO much Susannah! I'm so glad you like the peeps of process, I used to be shy about them but the newsletter format feels so friendly and a nice place to share!
Congratulations on your new book Nanette, it looks so sweet!! I love the collaborative nature of books, it would be a very lonely affair otherwise I reckon! X
Yes, it would be so lonely without a whole team! I think you have such a unique perspective Ella as you've been on both sides of the book making team! Thanks for your lovely words about my new book 🥰
I’ve definitely craved collaboration as a freelance illustrator, because you work so collaboratively in-house. Anytime I feel stuck, I want to have a colleague I can stroll over to and chat to. X
Such wonderful insight into working with an art director and showing part of your process. Congrats on It's Your Time to Shine! It looks adorable <3
I think there are so many unsung heroes in book making, the author and illustrator get their names on the cover but without editors, art directors and designers the books wouldn't be half as good!
So very true!
Team work making the dream work! Beautiful work, thank you for sharing!
Absolutely! It takes a village to raise a book! Thanks so much Raj xx
Congrats on the beautiful book, Nanette! I LOVE those curls! 💖
I'm so pleased you love the curls Beth! I have a niece with incredible wild curls so really wanted to make a character who has them too! 🥰
Oh yes, thank goodness for art directors! I have been saved from myself a few times! 😂
Yes! It's soooo good to have someone with a really great set of eyeballs peeping over your shoulder!
Glad you saved the cat! It’s a beautiful book, congratulations Nanette! ❤️
Me too Jane! Thank you so much xx
Oh this is GREAT!
Love having a peep at the process and a sense of how these conversations go. I do love what you share on here Nanette!
Thank you SO much Susannah! I'm so glad you like the peeps of process, I used to be shy about them but the newsletter format feels so friendly and a nice place to share!
Oh bravo Nanette 😅 and the rest of the team! It looks gorgeous.