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Happy Saturday, guys!
We loved Poor Little Guy, so we were pleased when we were given the opportunity to invite Elanna onto the blog. She's showing off her workspace, which yes - is as amazing as you think - and lets us get deep into her creative space! Read on for more + for a chance to win her book! -J |
A guest post from Elanna Allen:
Author of Poor Little Guy
June 2016, Dial
Inside the Illustrator’s Studio:
Happily, I have two in-house book testers. My 2 and 5-year-old boys are nothing but honest. Besides giving me constant feedback on my story ideas, they also dictate my work schedule. I naturally would be a work-all-night sort. However, that doesn’t jive with a 6 am wake-up time. So…. I am now an early riser! And a coffee drinker!!
I made POOR LITTLE GUY at Charlie Baker’s Studio in Long Island City, where I used to have a workspace. It is the workshop of a brilliant carpenter and furniture maker, with exquisite views of New York City in a sun drenched workshop. I don’t take up much space when I work – I just need a drafting table and a scanner, and my lovely Cintiq monitor which works with a pressure sensitive pen. Here are some photos of that pretty space:
Happily, I have two in-house book testers. My 2 and 5-year-old boys are nothing but honest. Besides giving me constant feedback on my story ideas, they also dictate my work schedule. I naturally would be a work-all-night sort. However, that doesn’t jive with a 6 am wake-up time. So…. I am now an early riser! And a coffee drinker!!
I made POOR LITTLE GUY at Charlie Baker’s Studio in Long Island City, where I used to have a workspace. It is the workshop of a brilliant carpenter and furniture maker, with exquisite views of New York City in a sun drenched workshop. I don’t take up much space when I work – I just need a drafting table and a scanner, and my lovely Cintiq monitor which works with a pressure sensitive pen. Here are some photos of that pretty space:
This is my desk now – much less exciting, but much more convenient!! It’s on the top floor of my apartment building. My commute to work is in an elevator. In my pajamas.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your gorgeous workspace, Elanna! We already feel more inspired, and can see how you created such an awesome book like Poor Little Guy!
Now. Check out our review of her awesome book here, and check below for a chance to win her book - trust me, you want this one!
Now. Check out our review of her awesome book here, and check below for a chance to win her book - trust me, you want this one!
Giveaway time!
Enter below for a finished copy of Poor Little Guy! US ONLY.
About the author:
Elanna Allen graduated from Brown University and studied animation and illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. She has designed characters and directed animation for Disney Junior, Nick Jr, and PBS. She lives in New York City with her husband and two boys, and is currently learning to play the ukulele.
