Art & Eggs

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Hi. Today, I am sharing the thought process behind my latest portfolio piece, and it’s in *~* video form *~*. Feel free to put this on in the background if you like that sort of thing. It’s chatty.

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Some artists do their best work by being spontaneous, allowing for happy accidents and energetic brushstrokes. That sounds like a very magical experience, and I am envious. Unfortunately, my best work is made by taking a planned and researched approach. Almost every one of my illustrations starts with the same formula: a story fragment and a mood board. So, if you’re like me or want to try something new, why not make a mood board? Or use the one below! Here is this month’s mood board.

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It was 2020, and after years of oscillating between creative focuses, I finally found my true passion: illustrating children’s books. However, my portfolio needed a lot of work before I could even begin thinking about querying literary agents, and one thing kept nagging at me most of all. An absolute dissatisfaction with my art style. Here’s where I went wrong and how I eventually found my way again. First, compare 15 of your favorite illustrations to your best piece. How do they differ?

Making the Most out of Bad Situation katiekordesh.substack.com

Dear Diary, On July 7th, I woke up to an excruciating pain in my wrist. I couldn’t brush my teeth, do my hair, or drive a car. I had an unfortunate case of RSI or repetitive strain injury, and all my drawing had to come to an immediate halt! Thankfully, after a month or two of rest and rehabilitation, I’m progressing toward recovery and even picked up a few new hobbies Here’s what to do when you just can’t f*cking draw anymore.

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Dear Diary, As of late, every time I post on social media, I feel incredibly icky. No, not the book promotion stuff, but everything else. I can’t put my finger on why I’m feeling this way. Maybe it’s the lack of engagement, or perhaps it’s dissatisfaction with my work itself. Did you know that your substack will show up when people google you? Is nothing sacred!? Yesterday, I hosted a small party to celebrate the launch of SAM WITH ANTS IN HIS PANTS, my picture book debut! I think it went really well.