My "mission", if you can call it that, is to connect with my readers on an emotional level and have them come away with a stronger impression of the basic message in the story I am illustrating.
My "mission", if you can call it that, is to connect with my readers on an emotional level and have them come away with a stronger impression of the … - Floyd Cooper
My "mission", if you can call it that, is to connect with my readers on an emotional level and have them come away with a stronger impression of the …
- Floyd Cooper
Research is always a very necessary part of my process because all of my books to this point have been historical. Time spent in the library adds to … - Floyd Cooper
Research is always a very necessary part of my process because all of my books to this point have been historical. Time spent in the library adds to …
My advice to writers is: READ! A lot. Then read some more. read, read, read, read! - Floyd Cooper
My advice to writers is: READ! A lot. Then read some more. read, read, read, read!
In my journey to becoming an artist who writes, I tend to start my idea process with simple, concrete messages that relate to what kids may be experi… - Floyd Cooper
In my journey to becoming an artist who writes, I tend to start my idea process with simple, concrete messages that relate to what kids may be experi…
The approach to "building" a story with words and phrases is no different than "building" a painting with brushes and pigments. - Floyd Cooper
The approach to "building" a story with words and phrases is no different than "building" a painting with brushes and pigments.
I will always be an artist first. I see my writing as an extension of my illustrating. - Floyd Cooper
I will always be an artist first. I see my writing as an extension of my illustrating.
My method is subtraction. I use erasers to make the images in my paintings. You really have to see it to fully get it, but it is basically erasing sh… - Floyd Cooper
My method is subtraction. I use erasers to make the images in my paintings. You really have to see it to fully get it, but it is basically erasing sh…
I like people. Humanity. My family is a part of my work. They contribute throughout the process with critiques, advice, opinions, etc. - Floyd Cooper
I like people. Humanity. My family is a part of my work. They contribute throughout the process with critiques, advice, opinions, etc.
I try to use models at least for the main characters because of the nature of my art. I tend to focus on the humanity of my subjects, the details of … - Floyd Cooper
I try to use models at least for the main characters because of the nature of my art. I tend to focus on the humanity of my subjects, the details of …
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