Pencil Style
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Thanks @StudioLooong that's exactly what I was looking for. It looks like Sean Farrell is the author and Charles Santoso is the illustrator.
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@skillydan ahh yeah you're right. The author's name just came to mind and I didn't even look at the credits on the book :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat: no wonder I couldn't find the guy's portfolio website! oops
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@StudioLooong haha no worries.
Here's his instagram https://instagram.com/charlessantoso?igshid=y94s8v3pba1r
And website http://www.charlessantoso.com/
I really like their stuff. Thanks for the reference.
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Interested in this too...following along for more names.
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Definitely check out the work of Juana Martinez-Neal. She works in mixed media but most of the actual texture and detail of her work is done with colored pencil. She received a Caldecott Honor this year for her book Alma. The art for that book is beautiful.
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Some of Tom Booth's illustrations have that heavy textured pencil feel, maybe more Eduardo Vieira's style? I love how evocative you can be with lines and texture that pencils allow. It appears a tricky balance since too little can look lazy and sloppy and too much just feels heavy. I think the trick is being purposeful with the scratches and not doing it to simply cut corners and hide imperfections.
I encourage your exploration though! God luck!
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@bathyscaph thanks for the suggestion. That combination of simple shapes, limited palette and contrast in texture is so nice!
@pagurcia I love Tom Booth! I've been following him for a while on Instagram and completely fell in love with his woodcutter story. I can't wait to see what he does with it. Thanks for the encouragement!