CBIG - Children's Book Illustrators Group

Recently I was chosen to be interviewed as Artist of the Week, by an interesting art blog in Bulgaria. They have just begun sharing their blog in English and I was delighted to be asked to participate. The artists they have interviewed over the past weeks are an amazing group. I hope you will visit the blog and read about all the other fine artists. As part of the interview I did get to post the cover art from the latest book I illustrated, Little Charley Thornpaws,  by Caelaach McKinna.  The book has just been released by the publisher 4RV Publishing LLC, and will be available on their site as well as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and any and all bookstores.

PLEASE click HERE to read the complete interview My Library: Children's Book Illustrators by Frank Collerius, Jefferson Market Library October 1, 2010 The  Children's Book Ilustrators Group (CBIG)  presented us with an interesting project—we would choose a favorite children's book and they would create an illustration inspired by that book!  Rebecca, the Children's Librarian at  Jefferson Market , chose  The Reluctant Dragon  by Kenneth Grahame  and  The Magic City  by E. Nesbit .  The resulting work is  on display in the library .  Here is an interview with some of the illustrators—on their process, their favorite books and writers and their visit to Jefferson Market Library! 

The Dragons and Magic  CBIG  Exhibition at the Jefferson Market Library in NYC (Avenue of the Americas near 10th St.) will end on Friday, October 29, 2010. The illustration exhibit featured art created by 18 CBIG members inspired by the children's books,  The Reluctant Dragon  by Kenneth Grahame and  The Magic City  by E. Nesbit. If you're in the neighborhood please come by and enjoy the show. The framed originals are upstairs in the adult section on top of the book shelves. Look up and all around. You'll also find the kid friendly display in the Kid's Room - dupes of the art mounted on foam core. If you can't make the show never fear all 18 illustrations are posted in this blog. All 12 Dragons were posted in September  and all 6 Magic City posts have been posted in October. Look for posts/labeled or titled Dragons & Magic Exhibition. A PDF  Catalog  is also available on the  CBIG website . Below are a few photos of the e...

© Teresa Tyler Title: Unexpected Magic Book: The Magic City Medium: Collage, Cut Paper,  Marker, Colored Pencil Framed size: 11 x 17 Art Price: $200 This is 1 of 18 pieces currently in the Dragons and Magic  CBIG  Exhibition  at the  Jefferson Market Library . Sept 7 - Oct 29, 2010 Art inspired by the children's books:  The Reluctant Dragon  by Kenneth Grahame and  The Magic City  by E. Nesbit

© Maxine Lu Title: Philip knew that a knight simply mustn’t be afraid. Book: The Magic City Medium: Computer and pencil Framed size: 16 x 14 Art Price: Upon Request http://maxinelu.blogspot.com This is 1 of 18 pieces currently in the Dragons and Magic  CBIG  Exhibition  at the  Jefferson Market Library . Sept 7 - Oct 29, 2010 Art inspired by the children's books:  The Reluctant Dragon  by Kenneth Grahame and  The Magic City  by E. Nesbit

©Ginger Nielson

© Lisa Cinelli Title: Camel Lurching Like a Boat  Book: The Magic City Medium: Gouache & Ink on Board  Framed size: 24 3/4 x 14 3/4 Art Price: NFS www.lisacinelli.com This is 1 of 18 pieces currently in the Dragons and Magic  CBIG  Exhibition  at the  Jefferson Market Library . Sept 7 - Oct 29, 2010 Art inspired by the children's books:  The Reluctant Dragon  by Kenneth Grahame and  The Magic City  by E. Nesbit

© Vicky Rubin Title: The Pretenderette Makes  Off with Phillip on the Hippogriff Book: The Magic City Medium: Watercolor, Ink, Crayon Framed size: 16 x 12 Art Price: $500 www.vickyrubin.com www.creativeshake.com/vickyrubin www.childrensillustrators.com/vickyrubin Vicky Rubin creates cuddly and comical writing and art. Vicky hopes to someday ride a hippogriff. This is 1 of 18 pieces currently in the Dragons and Magic  CBIG  Exhibition  at the  Jefferson Market Library . Sept 7 - Oct 29, 2010 Art inspired by the children's books:  The Reluctant Dragon  by Kenneth Grahame and  The Magic City  by E. Nesbit

© Donna Miskend Title: “You go through the dreams and  come out the other side where everything is real.” Book: The Magic City Medium: Watercolor Framed size: 24 x 18 Art Price: $525 www.DonnaMiskend.com Donna Miskend is a multi-disciplined artist based in New York. Her fine art and photography is exhibited throughout the U.S., and her surface/textile designs are produced by major apparel companies. She is currently working on writing and illustrating books for children. Donna's professional memberships include the SCBWI and the CBIG as an author /illustrator. This is 1 of 18 pieces currently in the Dragons and Magic  CBIG  Exhibition  at the  Jefferson Market Library . Sept 7 - Oct 29, 2010 Art inspired by the children's books:  The Reluctant Dragon  by Kenneth Grahame and  The Magic City  by E. Nesbit

© Sara Kahn Title: Lucy Book: The Magic City Medium: Ink on Paper Framed size: 17 x 21 Art Price: $75 www.sarakahn.com Sara is a painter and illustrator currently living in San Francisco with her husband and three cats. Her fascination by visual delights started at an early age. She was mesmerized by the color of light going through a prism or the way colors run together when one puts them on the paper; a beautiful brocade pattern; a marvelous dream; gestures of a kitten. She paints in an attempt to take visual notes of what she finds intriguing. Her illustrations using a combination of techniques have appeared in Cricket and Cicada Magazines. She has won many prizes and honors for her artworks, including the SCBWI Magazine Merit award for illustration. This 1 of 18 illustrations in the Dragons and Magic  CBIG  Exhibition  at the  Jefferson Market Library . Sept 7 - Oct 29, 2010 Art inspired by the children's books:  The Reluctant Dragon  by...

©Ginger Nielson The magical moment when you hold a fairy in your hands. She will only float there for a moment. When she flies away she will leave stardust on your eyelashes.