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Oct 11, 2022

Each month members of the illoguild answer a question.

This month it is “what picture book spreads are inspiring you?”

Spread from ‘Do Not Open This Book For Eternity’ by Andy Lee and Heath McKenzie

Carla Hoffenberg answers

Carla’s Crowd

Inspiring Picture Book Spreads

“Stay current”, they say… well, the only way to do this is to see what’s just hit the market. This week I purchased 4 brilliant Ozzie books. ‘Do Not Open This Book For Eternity’ by Andy Lee and Heath McKenzie (This one because I love the whole series and my son might have disowned me if I didn’t leave the store with it…

3 years ago · 1 like · 1 comment · Carla Hoffenberg

Jen Jamieson answers

Jennifer’s Newsletter

Mount Trashmore

Hello everyone. We are well into spooky season. Isn’t that great? I think it’s great. This time of year has always been really busy and these days it just seems especially so, and the new term bugs going around are not making it any easier. But despite this, I think we all do a really great job at keeping that momentum going, knowing we hopefully all ge…

3 years ago · 1 like · Jennifer Jamieson

Adam Ming Answers

Adam's Notes

What kids love about books

Zelda picks the books she wants me to read to her. One of her favourites is ‘Hospital Dog’. One thing she loves about this book is that on ever page there are objects and words that she recognises. On this page some of the words she knows are: Duck, Balloon, Blue, Yellow, Bed, Shoes, Mummy,Baby Monkey, Dog, Cat, Orange and Star. S…

3 years ago · 1 like · Adam Ming

Katie Stack Answers

Katie’s Newsletter

Gorgeous Children's Books Spreads

Each month members of the IlloGuild are answering a question together, and this month it is: What spread from a picture book do you love the most, or what spread inspires you the most? Such a great question! A tough one, though, because how do you narrow it down? There are so many gorgeous spreads out there, so I’ve chosen three from two illustrators I a…

3 years ago · 2 likes · 1 comment · Katie Stack

Inna Grishina Answers

Inna, Prune Away

Things that shape you - a case of a Book Spread Idea

I love analysing ideas. Seeing them form out of thin air like water vapour breathing out a dew drop, pulling into puddles, bulking up and finally breaking into a stream aimed to trigger an action. So when Illoguild chose a question for October “What is your favourite picture book spread?” I dug for spreads with a great idea…

3 years ago · 2 likes · 1 comment · Inna Grishina

Jen Gubicza Answers

Rhymes with Pizza

A look at page spreads

I’m a member of the international group of picture book illustrators called Illoguild. Each month, we each answer a question here on Substack. For October, that question was: “What are some picture book spreads that inspire you?” My answer: Spreads that are designed for impact…

3 years ago · 1 like · Jen Gubicza

Brenda Harris Answers

On The Creative Road

Books We Love - pt. 1?

IlloGuild October Question: What spread from a picture book do you love most? How do you pick just one book you love?! …and from that one book, choose one spread?! That feels like an IMPOSSIBLE choice to me! I have loved books my whole life!! Picture books is where it all started for me as an artist and story teller. And I’m happy to say I’ve taught my k…

3 years ago · 1 like · 1 comment · Brenda Harris

Damjana Loddelina Answers

The Lemon Tart Bandit

Inspiring picture book spreads

Each month the illustrators, members of the IlloGuild are answering a question together, and October theme is: What spread from a picture book inspires you the most? How can I single out just one spread among so many beautiful picture books that are being illustrated every year, it’s impossible…

3 years ago · 2 likes · 1 comment · Damjana Loddelina

Let us know which spreads you love!

And please let us know if you have a question that you would like us to answer next month!

Adam has a “draw this in your style” prompt this month, if you want to join in. I know members of the illoguild will be 😊