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i want to illustrate children's books.

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When I was registering for my classes for Fall 2012 semester, I got really frustrated because I wanted to fit almost every class into one semester. I was constantly adding and dropping classes; I just couldn't make up my mind as to what I wanted to take first, a class the I am desperately desiring to take, or a prerequisite that I need to eventually take. Agh! You guys, I just love being an art major! I have so much to learn, and I'm ready to just soak all of it up! Sadly, I have to learn in increments of semesters rather than doing everything at once. Now the spring semester is all over and done with, and I am anticipating summer classes in a month. You may think me lame, but I just couldn't go a WHOLE three-and-a-half months without taking another class to learn new design applications and techniques. This semester was spent finishing up all of my foundation classes, so I spent much of my time experimenting with printing techniques and watercolor on my own. I...

learning to illustrate.

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I am so in love with Eleanor Campbell's Americana style illustrations for the Dick and Jane series. Have a beautiful day. -Ashley

illustration love.

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(In order from left to right) 1. Mary Blair 2.Kelly Murray 3.Gyo Fujikawa 4.Eleanor Campbell   5. Norman Rockwell   6.Emily Winfield Martin As I continue this journey through art school, my appreciation for certain types of art has become more prominent. I'm an illustrator at heart. I love the flatness of Mary Blair's style, and the beautful colors on the cheeks of children at play of Eleanor Campbell and Norman Rockwell's illustrations. My favorite modern take it Kelly Murray and Emily Winfield Martin's vintage styles.