For Illustrators

Illustration Column
Throughout the year, we will feature an article for illustrators by illustrators. These articles are reprinted from the SCBWIs of Texas newsletter (click here for a subscription).

Illustrators: Markets and Graphic Novels, Jim Haynes
SCBWI Illustrators Meeting: June, Jim Haynes
Zelinsky Exhibit, Jim Haynes
The Corner of Prepared and Opportunity, Chris Perry
Illustrator Presentations, Jim Haynes
Illustrator's New Year's Resolutions, Jim Haynes

Featured Illustrator of the Month
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Alan Stacy has worked in broadcast television as a computer graphic artist and animator for many years before becoming a self-employed illustrator and designer. A self-taught artist, his other work includes costume design, art direction and makeup artistry for music videos, corporate videos, plays, theatrical films as well as storyboarding, props and original collectible miniatures. He also has taught cartooning and comic book art to kids and to adults, storytelling, drawing, advertising art and commercial illustration. He has a self-published graphic novel style version of Aesop's Fables and classic folktales. He is a sculptor, photographer, a fantasy writer, history buff and a musician.

His illustrated books in print are:

"L is for Lone Star, A Texas Alphabet", 2001, and "Round Up Numbers, A Texas Counting Book", 2003 by Carol Crane from Sleeping Bear Press;

"P is for Passport, A World Alphabet" by Devin Scillian from SBP 2003;

"G is for Galaxy, An Out of This World Alphabet", by Janis Campbell and Cathy Collison from SBP, 2005;

"Texas Zeke and the Longhorn", by David Davis, Pelican Publishing, 2006;

"Pennsylvania Dutch Alphabet" by Chet Williamson, Pelican Publishing, 2007;

He is currently working on "Alaska Night Before Christmas" by Tricia Brown from Pelican for 2008.

As far back as he can remember he has been drawing. "I have always wanted to make illustration my career, it's just that I've had a few detours along the way."

After finding the local SCBWI in 1997 he was gratified to have a group of kindred spirits, writers and artists who helped his career advance to the next level. "I must thank Melissa Russell (Duer) for the emphasis she made on the professional aspect of working in the field of children's books. Since working on the "Lone Star" alphabet book in 2001 my 20 year career arc of an "overnight success" has finally gained momentum."

Please check out his website at www.alanfstacy.com.

Illustrators' Photo Album:

Illustrators Panel: Bobbie, Alan, Sue & Janee
	Debbie Meyer giving promotion tips at monthly Illustrators Meeting
Members listening & taking notes on all the great suggestions
	Members met at the Irving Arts Center to view the Zelinsky show and purchase a few signed copies of his books.