Monday, June 23, 2008

Cover for Week June 23 - 27

CHALLENGE WEEK!

This week we'll be looking for a challenging subject that our covers should feature.

A cover in which, you think, has the strongest form of subtext.
More specifically, an image that provokes you to believe the characters are thinking, be it differently or not, from the situation they are in.

Sincere subtext is one of the hardest messages to convey as an illustrator, I believe, because it's a one step difference from creating a stagnant image, to establishing a believable, living character. Subtext haunts actors on stage because not only must they use it regularly when performing, but effective actors have to make it relatable to a wide audience.


I would like our covers for this week to be submitted without telling us what you think the character's thinking, at first, so we can ascertain our own subtext messages. Then we can compare our thoughts after all the posts have been submitted.

Please submit no later than Thursday so I can have time to post, and we can have a week to discuss.

I'm looking forward to your posts.

Enjoy!

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