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SCBWI-LA Illustrator's Day 2005

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SCBWI Tri-Regions of Southern California sponsors many events throughout the year. Click on the links below to read about some of them.

SCBWI-LA:


llustrator's Day 2005

llustrator's Day 2004

llustrator's Day 2003

Writer's Day 2004

Writer's Day 2003


SCBWI Ventura:

Writer's Day 2004


This year Illustrator’s Day featured a portfolio room, open all day. Local art directors, editors and industry professionals were invited to view portfolios. Prizes were awarded in two categories “Professional Choice Award” and “People’s Choice Award”.





 

 

 

 

 

Professional’s Choice Award winner, Catia Chien.

 

People’s Choice Award winner, David Swain.

 

 

 


 





 

Illustrator Gris Grimly shared his experiences writing and illustrating for children's books, and discussed his newest film project.

 

Kim Keith (Manager of Nickelodeon Animation Development) discussed how to pitch a kid's animation project to Nickelodeon.




Illustrator William Joyce showcased some of his newest books and animation projects.

 

Sara Gillingham (Chronicle Books Design Manager) gave a very infomative talk on the nuts and bolts of children's book Illustration.

Sara Gillingham, Design Manager of Chronicle Books, selected 3 winners in the second annual juried Illustrator’s Day Art Competition. Each entry illustrated a “memory from first grade.” Illustrations could be rendered in any medium, style or interpretation. Our first place winner was Mary Peterson. First Runner Up, David Swain. Second Runner Up, Teen Liu.


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