I love seeing your process. The side by side visual inspiration reminds me of collecting charms on a bracelet as a kid. Ooo, I like add that one! And I that initial question—Could it be a book? Thanks so much for the look. Can't get enough of your style of artwork for picture book consumers.
I never would have thought to do the wraparound spread. It works perfectly in your book. Also, I think about that Bil Keane dotted path all the time. Lol.
Thanks, Brandon! Yeah, Bil Keane's dotted path comics are so fun! I was originally going to use a dotted line as a more straight-up homage, but decided to go with something more shoelace-like in the end.
Loops is the best! And I would never have guessed any of these influences but they totally make sense 😄
Haha, thanks, Dana! Yeah, I really had comic strips on my mind during Loops 😂
Love seeing the process and visual inspiration, Jashar!
Thank you, Grant!
I love seeing your process. The side by side visual inspiration reminds me of collecting charms on a bracelet as a kid. Ooo, I like add that one! And I that initial question—Could it be a book? Thanks so much for the look. Can't get enough of your style of artwork for picture book consumers.
Thanks, Marty! Love that charm barcelet comparison! The more you add, the more it becomes yours
Love reading the story behind the story! “Could this be a book?” is literally my favorite part of the writing process. 😅
Thanks, Michelle! That moment of inspiration is always exciting (and can sometimes feel like that anime butterfly meme- “Is this a book?” 😂)
Haven't seen that meme — I'll have to look for it! 🦋
It's so fun seeing all your inspiration (and thumbnails) -- can't wait to read LOOPS!
Thanks, Jen! Hope you enjoy it!
Didn't think it was possible for me to love this book more, but learning the backstory made it so!
Aw, that's so nice to hear! Thanks, Jess!
Thanks for sharing the inspirations behind your book. Very interesting to see how it developed and what references you used
Thanks, Bibiche!
I never would have thought to do the wraparound spread. It works perfectly in your book. Also, I think about that Bil Keane dotted path all the time. Lol.
Thanks, Brandon! Yeah, Bil Keane's dotted path comics are so fun! I was originally going to use a dotted line as a more straight-up homage, but decided to go with something more shoelace-like in the end.
This is so fun to see!
Thanks, Clarkie!
Love the insight into your process - esp thumbnails!
Thanks, Jacob! That's my favorite part of the process, I think. It's pure play!