I love Sophie Blackall’s work – especially the expressions on her subject’s faces and the way she could illustrate emotions with their eyes and lips. I was reminded of her work when I was critiquing a student’s work (for our Making Your Mark class) and just discovered that she just came out with her first book for adults! Titled Missed Connections the book is about love and I’m sure it will be amazing, given the few samples that she already has up on her blog (you can also buy prints from the book via her Etsy shop).
From her publisher, Workman Publishing:
Missed Connections is a collection of illustrated love stories. There’s “We Shared a Bear Suit.” “If Not for Your Noisy Tambourine.” “Hairy Bearded Swimmer.” Each is told in the shorthand of a “missed connection,” and then illustrated in Chinese ink and watercolor.
I look forward seeing the expression of her characters in the book, and hearing about all those missed connections. I have a silly little obsession about these things. (Here’s another book that I love.)
great tip, thanks!
Her work is really fun! Great stuff!
Oh my goodness I love both of those books! Thanks Amy for posting.
That’s impressive. Thanks for sharing this, it’s on my wishlist. x
I love Sophie’s work, I’ve been following her blog for a while now and I can’t wait so see the book!
thanks!
These are wonderful!!
I love Sophie’s work and she a true inspiration.