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December 28, 2005

Illustrationing, Gently Down the Stream

I've been drawing Eli, Horris, Nini, and Iago. Trying to figure out exactly how I want them to look. The picture posted in the last post is not Eli's final look. In fact, I hope it doesn't prove to frustrating to watch me try out different looks. Perhaps I should just wait until I am done and have him figured out. But I'm pretty close.

I am going to develop this sketch of Horris comforting Eli, perhaps for the T.O.C., or some other place in the book (screened back behind the Acknowledgements area?) I like it, although I'm not sure it would fit for any of the chapter illustrations.

Anyway, I'm beginning to think in terms of the first illustration. That is, the illustration for the opening of chapter one.

Just as I wrote that, I realized that I think I know what it has to be. Of course, I can't rightly tell you, here. But I think I know what it will be. And that's good, it will give me a chance to develop Iago more. I drew up a few sketches of him, but his cheekbones need to be sharper.

I guess I should start sketching out Leevo, Mister Zee, and Melody. But I think the reason I haven't is that they come into the book later on, so they don't feel as present yet. Once I draw a few chapters worth of illos, I'm sure they will emerge, and make themselves known. I think they will both be very fun to draw. I have a good picture of Mister Zee in my mind. But Melody needs more thinking.

One illo per chapter? Hmmm. What are there, 28 chapters? Yeah. I'll be busy for a while. I have to do some research and writing on the next non-fiction book, too. I'll have to take a trip to the library soon.

joaquín ramón herrera writes for children, adults, and other humans found elsewhere in the continuum of development. He is also an illustrator, musician, and surprise protagonist. If you have found his glasses, wallet, or keys, please contact him here.

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