Sometime you just have to love opening email. This morning I got a note from Charles Vess showing off a few new paintings for his next children's book, Neil Gaiman's Instructions. He's also posted some sketches and final paintings on his blog, Greenmanpress.com. Like their previous collaboration, Blueberry Girl
Charles gave me a sneak peak at the project about a month ago and I've been excited to see it develope. I know he's working like a bandit to get it done on a rush deadline but you'd never know it from the quality of the artwork. These are simply amazing.
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Beautiful! Such detailed work and still delicate in a way. Love the colors.
These illustrations are on par with Rackham's. I am so excited to see the final book and hold it in my hot little hands
If Barbara McClintock worked digitally, this is what her paintings would look like.
I with there were books like this one when I was a kid!
For some reason it reminds me of Edward Gorey's artwork for the book "The Man Who Sang The sillies."
ENCHANTING!
Jeezy Creezy!
The first piece is a knock out!
they are indeed simply amazing. I am so glad that everyone agreed to make this project happen. Charles Vess is so talented and I love Neil's poem. I can't wait until it's out.
This is reminding me so much of Arthur Rackham. Gorgeous.
Wow thanks for the heads up on this, those sketches on his blog are fantastic. What an awesome looking book.
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