Tomorrow, Gaia talks about transforming a classic children’s story into a new book. Today, we learn about those challenges and talk with Tad about writing and illustrating his books Sad Santa and Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop. We spoke with a few of them - Gaia Bordicchi, Tad Carpenter, Jeremy Holmes, and Glenn Thomas/The Fox and King - about the particular challenges and joys of illustrating books for children and teenagers. Myers Jr., after Maurice Sendak, Gaia Bordicchiaĭribbble’s full of talented illustrators, creating the images that will be remembered by today’s children in decades to come. Beautiful illustrations, the most clever and creative and different and lovely, stay with readers for years, long after they’ve crossed into adulthood. Images allow early readers to grasp plot points even if they’re struggling to decipher words, and expand simple storylines into entire worlds. Pictures in children’s books not only illustrate the simple narrative facts, but also set tone and deepen character. Maurice Sendak’s surreal wild things and Mickey who travels to the Night Kitchen, who dives into batter and speaks in cartoon bubbles, his words handlettered by Diana Blair. Beatrix Potter’s watercolored scamp, Peter Rabbit. Robert McCloskey’s ducks, sketched in charcoal and waddling their way to Boston Common. Focus on growing, learning and absorbing as much as you can.The reds and whites of Ezra Jack Keats’ snowy day. Early in your career don’t stress about salary and benefits. Go work at a place that you see as the kind of business you would want to create one day. Greatest weakness is getting distracted.ĪDVICE TO A YOUNG DESIGNER JUST STARTING OUT? GREATEST STRENGTH/WEAKNESS AS A DESIGNER? My dad not only introduced and gave me permission to be creative but very much encouraged it. He worked for Hallmark Cards for 41.5 years as an artist, designer and creative director. I was very fortunate to grow up the son of an illustrator and creative director, my father Steve Carpenter. Several things: vintage movie posters, vintage tin toys, wooden Schoenhut toys, classic golden books.ĭO YOU HAVE A DESIGN MENTOR OR INSPIRATION? I try to make an effort to counter that.Ī recent project we designed made my Mom cry, in a positive way. Many people in my family have or had this disease. Actual Answer: Sleepless in SeattleĪlzheimer’s Association. Probably, Double Dare too.Ĭool Guy Answer: Annie Hall. I dressed like Alex with a tie and sweater vest and carried a leather briefcase from kindergarten to 2nd grade). Alf (it taught me how to tell time) and Family Ties (I loved Alex P. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW?Ĭhoosing one is tough. Oh, and I wear a green leotard all the time.ĪRE YOU MUSICAL AND/OR DO YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT? I’ve always feared the idea of growing up, it absolutely terrifies me. Rock Chalk Jayhawk.īoth if that is possible? If I had to choose one, I’d say morning person.įICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU’VE ALWAYS IDENTIFIED WITH? I was born, bred and will be buried in Kansas City. I was born in Kansas City and currently live in Kansas City. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW? He currently teaches graphic design at the University of Kansas and is a regular speaker at creative/design conferences. Tad has also worked with numerous bands and musicians on poster campaigns and tours as well as writing and illustrating over twenty children’s books in our marketplace today. They have worked with clients ranging from Target, Coca-Cola, Macy’s, Old Navy, Conan O’Brien, Adobe, Boulevard Brewing Company and MTV among many others. Carpenter co-runs the design studio, Carpenter Collective, with his wife Jessica, where they focus on bringing powerful messages to life through branding, packaging, illustration and design. Tad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator, author and educator based in Kansas City MO. PARTNER/DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR, CARPENTER COLLECTIVE, KANSAS CITY MO
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