The Week That Was: Exciting Projects
Every time I get a new commission or project to work on I instantly proclaim that this is, “the most exciting, most fun, most creative challenge of my life!” Perhaps this means that I am something of a fickle creature, or perhaps it means that I really do get some of the most amazing projects to work on. I’m going with the latter on this one!
The project I worked on last week will definitely be one of my all-time favourite makes! I love working on unusual requests, there is something magical about being asked to turn someones idea or concept into a reality. So, when I was contacted about creating a super-sized plushie to be taken on a book tour for a beautiful new children’s book – I just about popped!
Frann Preston-Gannon is a much celebrated illustrator and designer based in South London, with a wealth of award-winning illustrated children’s books already under her belt, her much anticipated new book – Sloth Slept On – is due to hit the book stores this month! To celebrate the launch, while taking this wonderful book on a tour of book shops up and down the country it would be fitting that a ‘real-life’ sloth (well, plushie!) should be joining the fun!
Frann’s illustrated books are not only adored by children, her incredible characters, glorious illustrations and warming tales are loved by parents and grown ups in equal measures. So, being asked to create a super-sized sloth character from the book is nothing short of a huge honour!
This was of course a brilliant project to work on, I mean, who doesn’t want too spent their work day making a large, huggable, snoozing sloth? But, with that also comes a whole heap of pressure. I mean, this is the work of a much celebrated illustrator, with such a unique identifiable style – hell, this talented woman was the first UK recipient of the Sendak Fellowship, studying under the legendary Maurice Sendak - who we all love for his creation of Where The Wild Things Are! So, yes – just a touch of pressure!
But, I’m pleased to say that this snugly, snoozing fellow has made it safe to his new home and is about to head off on a wonderful adventure of his own! Be sure to check out Frann’s website and Facebook page to find out the details of the upcoming author events and appearances to celebrate this amazing new book!
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