How much time did you spend on your project?
10 on coloring.
What did you do for hands-on?
Digital Coloring. Water color texturing.
What Research did you do?
None.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Yeah, she is suggesting it would be better and more time conscious to print the book out at Kinko's or something and put it together myself rather than Order it from Lulu. Possibly a good idea.
Were you in class this week?
No. Supposed to write a short thingy though.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
Going through the muck. Muck it out.
What are your plans for next week?
Almost done. Complete images and format them.
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Weekly Review...Yeah.
How much time did you spend on your project?
9 Hours coloring pages. NINE HOURS OF ONLY COLORING. And another hour on Journal entires.
What did you do for hands-on?
Coloring. Lots of coloring.
What Research did you do?
Research on relevance of technology effecting children's books (as well as regular literature) in the future.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Yes. Just to get on top of the work and just keep popping it out.
Were you in class this week?
No.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
Nooooooo idea.
What are your plans for next week?
Arranging a meeting with the Family Reading Partner ship, they are supposed to reply sometime this weekend. More inking. Research.
9 Hours coloring pages. NINE HOURS OF ONLY COLORING. And another hour on Journal entires.
What did you do for hands-on?
Coloring. Lots of coloring.
What Research did you do?
Research on relevance of technology effecting children's books (as well as regular literature) in the future.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Yes. Just to get on top of the work and just keep popping it out.
Were you in class this week?
No.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
Nooooooo idea.
What are your plans for next week?
Arranging a meeting with the Family Reading Partner ship, they are supposed to reply sometime this weekend. More inking. Research.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Weekly Review 6
How much time did you spend on your project?
7 Hours on sketching and inking, 2 On Journaling
What did you do for hands-on?
Sketched and Inked 2 pages (so far) and have two more sketches ready to be traced onto final paper.
What Research did you do?
Didn't do anything specific, just looking for reference on google. Learned how to draw a squirrel and a kangaroo. Aaaaaand I had a great idea for research that would help me with my project. Look up formatting a book.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Not yet.
Were you in class this week?
Yes I was. Show and tell and all that snazzy stuff.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
Did journals...Came to class...Did hours...Bare minimum this week, journal and research wise but kicking butt with hands on.
What are your plans for next week?
Complete the 12 sketches I want for may. All twelve. I only have 5 to go. Then I can ink and start coloring.
7 Hours on sketching and inking, 2 On Journaling
What did you do for hands-on?
Sketched and Inked 2 pages (so far) and have two more sketches ready to be traced onto final paper.
What Research did you do?
Didn't do anything specific, just looking for reference on google. Learned how to draw a squirrel and a kangaroo. Aaaaaand I had a great idea for research that would help me with my project. Look up formatting a book.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Not yet.
Were you in class this week?
Yes I was. Show and tell and all that snazzy stuff.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
Did journals...Came to class...Did hours...Bare minimum this week, journal and research wise but kicking butt with hands on.
What are your plans for next week?
Complete the 12 sketches I want for may. All twelve. I only have 5 to go. Then I can ink and start coloring.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Weekly Review 5
How much time did you spend on your project?
I spent 5 hours on hands-on and 3 on journals and another 2 on research.
What did you do for hands-on?
Finished a page (inked) and finished a sketch (will be inked by the end of today).
What Research did you do?
I was lent a book by Marley (The Fantasy Artist's Figure Drawing Bible) read through that.
Looked through the website Write Fuzzy to investigate their publishing. Not for me.
Looked through Imagisnism Studio's art collection. Inspirational illustrations that are along a similar style I'm trying to grasp (but without the immense detail).
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
I did, it was brief. Just reminded me to go meet with some people she suggested. As well as making sure I had an idea of how I was going to go through with things (schedule.)
Were you in class this week?
Indeed. Shared a bit for show and tell and brought in some research for Jackie. Though borrow the book, she looked through it and was apparently helpful
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
Actually doing my journal entries this week instead of slacking. I did do the work the previous week, I just didn't write about it. I did some some back up journals, and made up for them.
What are your plans for next week?
Get most of the sketches done if not all. Ink what I can.Talk to some people from the Family Reading Partnership to get an interview. Could actually do that this week....hmmmmmm. Figure out color schemes too. Aaaaaaaaaaaaand
Be happy. Indeed.
I spent 5 hours on hands-on and 3 on journals and another 2 on research.
What did you do for hands-on?
Finished a page (inked) and finished a sketch (will be inked by the end of today).
What Research did you do?
I was lent a book by Marley (The Fantasy Artist's Figure Drawing Bible) read through that.
Looked through the website Write Fuzzy to investigate their publishing. Not for me.
Looked through Imagisnism Studio's art collection. Inspirational illustrations that are along a similar style I'm trying to grasp (but without the immense detail).
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
I did, it was brief. Just reminded me to go meet with some people she suggested. As well as making sure I had an idea of how I was going to go through with things (schedule.)
Were you in class this week?
Indeed. Shared a bit for show and tell and brought in some research for Jackie. Though borrow the book, she looked through it and was apparently helpful
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
Actually doing my journal entries this week instead of slacking. I did do the work the previous week, I just didn't write about it. I did some some back up journals, and made up for them.
What are your plans for next week?
Get most of the sketches done if not all. Ink what I can.Talk to some people from the Family Reading Partnership to get an interview. Could actually do that this week....hmmmmmm. Figure out color schemes too. Aaaaaaaaaaaaand
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Weekly Review 4
How much time did you spend on your project?
So far I've done only about 6 hours (hands on) and when I regain access to the internet this weekend I will be able to upload all my journal entries that I have planned, which should take a few more hours. Plus, the week is not over yet.
What did you do for hands-on?
Completed the first page (inking) and started coloring it. Started sketching the second page, will complete inking today, and coloring tonight.
What Research did you do?
Again, lack of internet access has handicapped me. Though I was given a publishing company to check out by a fellow WISE student who looking to publish her poetry there. It is worth a look. Yet to finish blog on Barry Deustch.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Mrs. Spence has been unable to meet Tuesday or Wednesday this week. I am meeting with her today.
Were you in class this week?
No, I missed class. But we were given those sheets to do a journal entry on. Have them, read them, and again Internet access maims me.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
I think it was extremely weak. I did mostly hands on, and being unable to put up journals makes my thoughts muddled and makes me unsure of what I want to do. It made me realize, the blogging helps me THINK. It's great. And it motivates me. I never want to go without blogging again.
What are your plans for next week?
Going to up the ante(sp?). I need to spew these pieces faster. I have 37 pages to do. I think....yeah. Need to start using the weekends. Dammit.
So far I've done only about 6 hours (hands on) and when I regain access to the internet this weekend I will be able to upload all my journal entries that I have planned, which should take a few more hours. Plus, the week is not over yet.
What did you do for hands-on?
Completed the first page (inking) and started coloring it. Started sketching the second page, will complete inking today, and coloring tonight.
What Research did you do?
Again, lack of internet access has handicapped me. Though I was given a publishing company to check out by a fellow WISE student who looking to publish her poetry there. It is worth a look. Yet to finish blog on Barry Deustch.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Mrs. Spence has been unable to meet Tuesday or Wednesday this week. I am meeting with her today.
Were you in class this week?
No, I missed class. But we were given those sheets to do a journal entry on. Have them, read them, and again Internet access maims me.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
I think it was extremely weak. I did mostly hands on, and being unable to put up journals makes my thoughts muddled and makes me unsure of what I want to do. It made me realize, the blogging helps me THINK. It's great. And it motivates me. I never want to go without blogging again.
What are your plans for next week?
Going to up the ante(sp?). I need to spew these pieces faster. I have 37 pages to do. I think....yeah. Need to start using the weekends. Dammit.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Weekly Review 3
How much time did you spend on your project?
I have spent about 5 hours on various researches and blogging and more than 3 hours working hands on. More than 8 hours! Whoa.
What did you do for hands-on?
I have started to do the sketches for each page which will be then traced and then inked. They'll be awesome
What Research did you do?
I researched a variety of different Self Publishing companies, comparing them. Lulu.com and Dog Ear Publishing seem promising
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
I did meet with Mrs. Spence. We talked about the speed in which I am working, figuring out deadlines and such. She suggested getting in contact with the Family Reading Partnership and gave advice on various visual aspects of my plan.
Were you in class this week?
Sure was. Late as always. MLK book given, got the community contacts sheet. Homework too.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
I think I was a lot better this week about actually doing my work timely. I made a goal sheet on Tuesday and I have accomplished most of the goals.
I have decided the size I am working with, I have begun to design the pages with more detail, chosen medium, going to talk to Barry Deustch on Friday, have yet to contact Ann Mazer, had my Mentor Meeting, and I have done research. Awesome.
What are your plans for next week?
To continue researching further into publishing options, to continue to design the pages and get started on inking some so I can work at home for the digital coloring. Once I have that, who knows how many hours I'll have. Set up interview or meet with Ann Mazer.
I have spent about 5 hours on various researches and blogging and more than 3 hours working hands on. More than 8 hours! Whoa.
What did you do for hands-on?
I have started to do the sketches for each page which will be then traced and then inked. They'll be awesome
What Research did you do?
I researched a variety of different Self Publishing companies, comparing them. Lulu.com and Dog Ear Publishing seem promising
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
I did meet with Mrs. Spence. We talked about the speed in which I am working, figuring out deadlines and such. She suggested getting in contact with the Family Reading Partnership and gave advice on various visual aspects of my plan.
Were you in class this week?
Sure was. Late as always. MLK book given, got the community contacts sheet. Homework too.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
I think I was a lot better this week about actually doing my work timely. I made a goal sheet on Tuesday and I have accomplished most of the goals.
I have decided the size I am working with, I have begun to design the pages with more detail, chosen medium, going to talk to Barry Deustch on Friday, have yet to contact Ann Mazer, had my Mentor Meeting, and I have done research. Awesome.
What are your plans for next week?
To continue researching further into publishing options, to continue to design the pages and get started on inking some so I can work at home for the digital coloring. Once I have that, who knows how many hours I'll have. Set up interview or meet with Ann Mazer.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Weekly Review 2
How much time did you spend on your project?
I spent the minimum 8 hours. Mostly through the use of my Art class as work time, and writing my three blogs.
What did you do for hands-on?
Redesigned the main character of my story. Almost done with the story board. Started on sketches of pages.
What Research did you do?
I looked at works of other successful children's book writers (Leo Lionni). Shared some videos that were animated versions of the books.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Mrs. Spence was sick most of the week. Will talk to her 6th period today (Friday). She has it free so well do the meeting then.
Were you in class this week?
Yes, we watched the documentary by previous WISE students. Barnsong. And we got packets to look over for next Monday. Related works by previous WISE students.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
I could have done more. I need to go look at more children's books. And I only did my journal entries in the past few days. Beginning of the week was slow.
What are your plans for next week?
Have other character designs completed. Share the story with some friends and get input. Talk to Barry Deutsch (Graphic Novelist) who is coming to the high school next week. Decide what medium I am going to use for final pages: Digital or mixed media? Size?
I spent the minimum 8 hours. Mostly through the use of my Art class as work time, and writing my three blogs.
What did you do for hands-on?
Redesigned the main character of my story. Almost done with the story board. Started on sketches of pages.
What Research did you do?
I looked at works of other successful children's book writers (Leo Lionni). Shared some videos that were animated versions of the books.
Did you meet with your mentor? What did you talk about?
Mrs. Spence was sick most of the week. Will talk to her 6th period today (Friday). She has it free so well do the meeting then.
Were you in class this week?
Yes, we watched the documentary by previous WISE students. Barnsong. And we got packets to look over for next Monday. Related works by previous WISE students.
What do you think your fulfillment of WISE requirements was?
I could have done more. I need to go look at more children's books. And I only did my journal entries in the past few days. Beginning of the week was slow.
What are your plans for next week?
Have other character designs completed. Share the story with some friends and get input. Talk to Barry Deutsch (Graphic Novelist) who is coming to the high school next week. Decide what medium I am going to use for final pages: Digital or mixed media? Size?
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Weekly Review 1
To describe what I have done this week would be the same as describing drawing.
As I said in my last journal entry, I have decided the story that I am going to do for this illustrated story.
For the past week I have been working out the story board for the story. Similar to how story boards work for animations, this story board is just showing how the story flows visually. I have yet to figure out if I am to include text at all. I have been suggested to include sound text. As in onomonopias.
BAMF.
Probably not a word I will use...unless I work teleporting into my story somehow...hmmm...that is a thought.
Anyway, I have about more than half of the story board done. It has been described as to look like a train. I spent my time in class, in art class and my free time designing it. Obviously I will have to go through some revisions.
I've looked at some authors. David Wiesner's books were the ones I looked at most in depth. Some of his stories have the most in depth look into textless story telling. It was fascinating how engaging I found the stories though they lacked at words to actually be engaged with. I will post more in-depth research journal sometime this weekend. Here's his website. If you have read his books, please share what you thought of them!
I have at least three journal entries. Fabulous.
I see my mentor everyday, but I have yet to have completed an actual meeting with her yet this week. I have planned to have that done tomorrow.
As I said in my last journal entry, I have decided the story that I am going to do for this illustrated story.
For the past week I have been working out the story board for the story. Similar to how story boards work for animations, this story board is just showing how the story flows visually. I have yet to figure out if I am to include text at all. I have been suggested to include sound text. As in onomonopias.
BAMF.
Probably not a word I will use...unless I work teleporting into my story somehow...hmmm...that is a thought.
Anyway, I have about more than half of the story board done. It has been described as to look like a train. I spent my time in class, in art class and my free time designing it. Obviously I will have to go through some revisions.
I've looked at some authors. David Wiesner's books were the ones I looked at most in depth. Some of his stories have the most in depth look into textless story telling. It was fascinating how engaging I found the stories though they lacked at words to actually be engaged with. I will post more in-depth research journal sometime this weekend. Here's his website. If you have read his books, please share what you thought of them!
I have at least three journal entries. Fabulous.
I see my mentor everyday, but I have yet to have completed an actual meeting with her yet this week. I have planned to have that done tomorrow.
Next week is break. I plan to spend a lot of time with some children. I may be over at CSMA working as a councilor for their "Arts Break" thing. The kids there are always willing to give me feed back and request little drawings for them.
I aslo plan to meet up with Anne Mazer, seeing how I haven't been able to do that for the last two weeks.
So my last thing to say will be a request.
Could people please comment below (if they read this of course) what their favorite picture book was? Or an author? Or if you don't remember, describe what you liked most about it. It would be very helpful.
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