Elizabeth Sayles's Blog
July 13, 2016
May 4, 2016
Next series in the works
Works in progress...
April 19, 2016
Illustration Portfolio at SVA this Summer
Illustration Portfolio School of Visual Arts, NYC Thursdays 6:00-9:30pm | begins June 9 (10 wks)
See samples of student work
Brush up your portfolio. Get inspired.
Add to what you already have... or stretch out and try something new!
Or .. work on that children's book you have hidden in your sock drawer.
This class is centered on the individual student's unique talent, ability and interests The course course is designed to develop and solidify personal style, learn how to conceive strong concepts and clear execution of ideas.
Assignments will touch on various sectors of the illustration market, including publishing, editorial, licensing and corporate. Students will be encouraged to broadly interpret the assignments: an assignment about time can become a science-fiction piece, a conceptual illustration, or a wonderful children's book. Color, value, concept, execution and medium will be covered. Assignments vary each semester.
Learn how to approach an illustration job with an understanding of the type of work you want to create. All aspects of the business side of Illustration will be discussed, such as finding illustration markets, contracts, negotiations, subsidiary rights and reps, copyrights, promotion and self-marketing.
Details of Student work Summer Session '15 left to right: Shawn Ferreya, Sarah Whicker, Sachika Iwata
Final Critique, Summer Session '15
April 6, 2016
New Paintings
More new paintings. They are acrylics on collaged paper.
March 27, 2016
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit
Love this traditional folk song... especially the version sung by Paul Westerberg. Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your tail is mighty white.
Yes, my lord, I've been gettin out of sight,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your coat is mighty gray.
Yes, my lord, it was made that way
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your ears are mighty long.
Yes, my lord, they were put on wrong,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your ears are mighty thin.
Yes, my lord, they're a-splittin' in the wind,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
Mr Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, I'll bid you good day.
Yes, my lord, and I'll be on my way,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine,
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine.
March 17, 2016
Happy St. Patty's Day!
Celebrating the land where springtime and fairies collide.
March 9, 2016
No More Carrots
Easter Bunny is on his way...
January 24, 2016
Because of Snow
I've been conducting an archealogical dig through closets, flat files and every nook & cranny in my studio. Just found this piece I did for American Girl Doll. A playset for one of the Ice Skater Dolls (Mia I think?) This piece was very large... about 6 or 8 ft wide. This is the prototype:
