At this time my only task for the week is to carry out more case studies of existing picture books.
The first presentation will now be held within week 7 or 8 rather than this week as Lynn explained the change had occurred due to the removal of pitch and crit weeks.
Next weekend I am going to Cambridge to the Anglia Ruskin open day so I will need to prepare the questions I wish to ask prior to leaving.
Reflection
Carrying out case studies has already highlighted a few things to me, my interest in the borders between fantasy and reality and how they merge which is common through picture books. The stories which have a deeper meaning seem far more interesting, more enjoyable to read and would full fill me more as a project to work on. Doing more case studies will be vital in leading what my questions and interests are and how they may drive my project. I have realised two things, firstly if I wish to create a picture book then a publisher would only want to see the story, two finished images and sketches for the rest. This allows them to have an input and influence on the book as they are not so keen on an already complete set of images. Secondly I do not have a portfolio as such because I have been busy trying out so many other projects in a variety of fields during my studies. This is important not only to gain work but to show that I am capable of constancy or many other styles along with many ideas for future.
Ideas
To allow me to build a portfolio I should continue with the idea to enter house of illustration contest.
I have also found that by entering five illustrations to Bologna fiere then you can receive a free ticket for the festival. This requires entry by 9th October which may be too short a deadline for me to meet but I should at least try (details shown below).
My thinking right now for a story is based on something current, political and rather serious. I am thinking of trying to create a story based upon the refugee crisis that is occurring right now. The story could be told using animals within a forest or something along those lines. The idea behind my thinking is how to produce something that taken on face value will just be a children's story about animals, however when looked at closer each person may interpret their own views about what the story is actually about. The question in my head right now is, how can reality become merged with fantasy through the use of visual metaphors?
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