Johnson, Layne
Layne Johnson, an award winning children’s book illustrator, shows how he makes characters come alive in picture books. Some of Layne’s picture books include:
- A Young Man’s Dance – coming in Spring 2006
- Where Horses Run Free – selected as a 2004 KIND Children’s Honor Book by the National Association for Humane and Environmental Education! (Boyds Mills Press)
- Grandparent Poems (Boyds Mills Press)
- Christmas for a Kitten (Albert Whitman & Co.) – recognized as a Book Sense Children’s 76 Winter 2003-2004 book!
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Website:http://www.laynejohnson.com/schoolvisits.htm
1) “How do you draw faces?
This is a very interactive presentation. Layne talks about the basics of the face. He then draws – using fun props and input from the kids. They also see a few slides of his artwork as he discusses how emotions show on faces. Then finally, everyone draws!
2) “How did you make that book?”
This is another of one of the most often asked questions. In this presentation, Layne walks through the step-by-step process with real examples – from manuscript, thumbnails, sketches, color art – till the finished picture book.
3) “Picture Books 101″
This multimedia program is aimed at young authors and illustrators. Layne gives a lively presentation that shows what basic elements are crucial to make picture books great. Elements of writing and illustrating are covered.
4) “Read and Draw”
This program is aimed at kindergarten and pre-k’s. Layne will read from his picture books, then draw on a large pad . . . a kitten, a horse, who knows?! It’s lots of fun and the kids get to interact with the artist as he draws. Alternative: after reading, kids can draw along with Layne.
Flexible program.