A few weeks ago I kept mentioning about "projects" and finally one of them that was done is published. It's a fictional tale of Young Jesus for Catechism. It was initially planned to be a 7 black and white illustrations, quick and clean. And that the publisher wanted to have someone who knows nothing about Catechism to do the illustration. So I took the job, and I made 9 draft illustrations and brought them in the following day, the publisher liked it and asked for another page with full colors. I redrew the entire illustrations in ink, and colored the one for the cover page and brought them all back 3 days later and waiting for instructions for any editing or modification(eventhough in my version, Jesus is clearly drawn in Manga style). Later I found that all 10 illustrations required no further work and ready to print. I was so excited and wanted to share this way earlier, but I am only doing this today because I just got paid for the job today. ^^ This is the first time I ever get paid for doing art, and I LOVE IT!
This is the printed cover-page.
This is a photo taken of my work before it's being submitted. You could see a wee bit of the black and white illustrations there.
This is one of the black and white illustrations inside the book. =)
I can't tell you how proud and honored I am to have a husband who is so talented even though you knew nothing about being Catholic (I hope I helped a little in that area).
ReplyDeleteAnyways, great great job, and next time we go see Maw, we better bring this!
Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteAs someone who went through C.C.D. (as much church called it), I must say your drawings are beautiful and inspiring! Congratulations on being published!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting your work published, Alex! I remember (just!) when I saw my first commercial logo in print, it's a great feeling.
ReplyDeleteCool artwork (I love your manga influence) and beautiful colours (although I like the original better than the print version - but that's just how it is with printing I guess...).
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on your first "artist payment"! (I actually can't believe this, looking at your awesome work... leaves me with little hope of *ever* being able to live at least partly from what I'm doing...)
Congratulations Alex!!!! You really deserve recognition for your fabulous drawings - and I hope that you have a copy of the book for your portfolio!
ReplyDeleteGreat Alex, congratulations for being published, being paid, and being framed and well displayed in your Uncle's house. It is all very rewarding.
ReplyDeleteYour illustrations are so good and I think that the manga style is a brilliant idea. You are in the tradition of all the stained glass masters who were doing these colorful and vivid images of Jesus in the middle-age cathedrals.
There,s not much I can add ,except your drawings will be inspirational to both Christians and other artists. I really liked the style as well.
ReplyDeleteHearty congratulations on your first print!! When do I get my party? ;) Wow! That must be a wonderful feeling!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the Manga style in your painting..Lovely work..!
Yeah! the illustrations are terrific and the bonus is that you got paid.
ReplyDeleteAlex- This is just FABULOUS!!!! You are truly a talented and skilled artist. That you can create and deliver such a great product and be willing to work to make it to the client's expectations tells me you will go far. All of your hard work and dedication is paying off. AWESOME!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo! Congratulations Alex!! I am so thrilled for you. The illustrations that you showed us look great and I think that manga is a good way to get kids interested.
ReplyDeleteThis is terrific! No one deserves to be published more than you, Alex!
ReplyDeleteWow, Alex! This is awesome! Congratulations!!! The drawings look wonderful (cool manga style!) and I'm glad that your fabulous work gets to be recognized and paid! I'm sure it's just the beginning : ) !
ReplyDeleteHow awesome Alex!!! Congratulations! You did a great job, these are terrific illustrations. You are on your way :-)
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! This is so exciting! Congratulations. I love what you've shown us of it. Especially the one in color. You were the perfect person for that job. I think the style you chose will resonate well with the young ones. Applause from this side of the room!
ReplyDeleteExcellent illustrations, Alex--congratulations for getting published!!
ReplyDeleteWell done Alex, I'm so pleased for you.
ReplyDeleteYour drawings are great and very professional, well deserved.
Alex, I can't believe you did 10 drawings in one day, ready to hand over! Awesome! And then to have only a few minor changes and them to all be accepted. Wowee!! Keep going, don't slow down the momentum!
ReplyDeleteAlex, I'm so proud of you! Your drawings are just wonderful, and what a great feeling to be published and (drum roll, please) PAID!!! Congratulations, and may this be the first of many! nancy
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Alex! Congratulations for your work
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alex, well done!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, and I like how you posted both the before and after printed work. Congratulations!!
Congratulations! Cool work!
ReplyDeleteAlex - these are absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations! Well deserved. A book! Wow! Wow! Wow! (words are failing me here..)
ReplyDeleteYes - I'm back. Unbelievable, all the drawings in final form in 3 days!? Wow! (resorting to my 3-letter amazed word).
ReplyDeleteI am curious. How did you come upon this job?
that's awesome! how did you come across finding the job? congrats!
ReplyDelete&if you'd like a postcard, e-mail me your address, ill send ya one! they make great little prints to frame.
Wow, congratulations Alex. This is so wonderful. I do see the Manga in him which will make it easier for lots of kids to identify with him. Nothing like getting paid for work you had fun doing! But the best part is simply that they liked your work and you didnt even have to alter it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous illustrations Alex - congratulations on the commission!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous illustrations Alex - congratulations on the commission!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! it is a good start.
ReplyDeletelove the rendering. the techniques and colours are fabulous
Many congrats and thank you on behalf of kids who will use the book.
ReplyDeletewell done alex!
ReplyDelete.. i like the cover and His face like Sheon :-)