Anyone who knows me well, knows how important I feel it is to have a strong support network. This illustration world can really take its toll on your self confidence if you're not very careful. I have personally found it CRUCIAL to be in regular contact with people striving in the same profession. Recently some friends of mine and I formed an online critique group that focuses on both writing and illustrating for the Picture Book Market. We named the group Pb & J. Picture Book Junkies...because that's what we are! We brainstorm over manuscripts,illustrations, websites and marketing goals. Over on the sidebar you can view the websites of some of these members. I'm so fortunate to be surrounded by such talented ladies. If you aren't in a critique group, I encourage you to join or form one of your own. Support is a powerful tool.
Thanks for supporting my habit, Roz. :-)
Posted by: janee | December 19, 2004 at 07:43 PM
YAYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!this is great roz! i can't write too much cos my wrists, but i LOVe your new blog :):):) Great job on the pet show sketch you posted too. I always learn a lot from your work, especially your talent for making characters come alive.
HUGS!
Paige
Posted by: Paige Keiser | December 19, 2004 at 09:17 PM
Yay for the PBJ's!!! Smoochies!!!
Jenny
Posted by: Jennybee | December 21, 2004 at 08:27 AM