I had to upload a larger batch this time, since there's a flashback in the middle. Gerritt is a Tromindox, and Liesel has the power to return him to human form. We also see how Liesel has been helping out those afflicted with Tromindox tendencies since she was a little girl.
Interestingly, the Tromindox who got a hold of the Book of the Future earlier appears to have control of his own transformations. So he's on a whole other level.
As I approach 100 drawings, I'm beginning the process of devising the text narrative - which needs to be in the spirit of the art, not just some third party yammering on between the pages...
Graphic Novel - New Pages
In which we find out that Gerritt has some shape-shifting issues. This is why he needs Liesel's help. In the meantime, though, this comes in handy when pursued by a Tromindox.
I apologize for the lag time here, I needed to take a minute to think - while I am working my way from one frame to the next, I also have to give thought to how we are going to get to know these characters and provide openings to do that. So thanks for your patience.
You can see the whole novel HERE
Click "Slideshow" at the upper right to go through the whole thing.
Thanks for reading!
I apologize for the lag time here, I needed to take a minute to think - while I am working my way from one frame to the next, I also have to give thought to how we are going to get to know these characters and provide openings to do that. So thanks for your patience.
You can see the whole novel HERE
Click "Slideshow" at the upper right to go through the whole thing.
Thanks for reading!
To You and Yours: Peace.
Feel free to pass this on to anyone you feel needs a bit of Peace this season. I hope your holidays and New Year bring great things and people your way!
Graphic Novel pages 77-81
In which something is coming in after Liesel and Garrett. Garrett is the kid who has been following Liesel around. He needs her help. Once they get away from this monster (which resembles a Tromindox it seems) we'll find out why.
The Illuminator of Manuscripts just keeps drawing the Truth, unphased.
The Illuminator of Manuscripts just keeps drawing the Truth, unphased.
10 Things I've Learned About Teaching Kids Art
1. Whatever your plan is, your class will come out different. This is a good thing.
2. Kids don't think of themselves as creative or not creative. Adults do that. Kids just ask, "What are we doing?"
3. Adults saying "I can't draw" around kids makes it okay for kids to say "I can't draw."
4. All kids can draw.
5. It's all about the art supplies. Sharp pencils, clean paper, kids love to pull out new materials and start working with them.
6. Pretty much anything can be made into a puppet with a personality.
7. Glue is the greatest substance on Earth. Tape runs a close second.
8. Kids who are quiet often have a huge amount to say given the right medium.
9. There is no sound better than a group of kids making hilarious things and laughing.
10. Just having a class, creating a space where art is made, alters one's outlook and expectations in life.
A Nice Article on Theatre Educaton
I recently found this really nice article by by Kim Alan Wheetley, Director of the Southeast Center for Education in the Arts, entitled "The Power and Promise of Theatre Education."
I like how simple the article is, and how it shows that education has everything to do with natural learning processes and working with them rather than shutting them down. Teaching kids theatre is a very sophisticated process, in which they must work collectively toward a common goal. This is different from individual pursuits like painting or a solo instrument, which have their own dynamics.
I thought this article did a good job of describing what theatre is for, why it is fundamental to the human experience, and how it builds on and enhances how kids learn.
Again, here I go lamenting the fact that the arts, which are core to human nature and human experience and human learning, seem to be viewed as "entertainment" rather than education. I wonder if we used the arts as a starting point, rather than an add-on, what would happen to how we teach language and science. I'll let you know as soon as I go get infinite powers and my own planet to experiment on.
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