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Character Creation Workshop with Tracy Subisak: A Fun and Creative Experience

By Marcia Beckett | July 7, 2024 - 2:59 pm |August 11, 2024 artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, third grade

A child with dark hair and a blue snail face each other with the text "Sorry, Snail" above them.

Our school had an amazing visit from Tracy Subisak, a Taiwanese-American author and illustrator known for her children’s books. She shared her creative process, read “Sorry, Snail,” and demonstrated character creation techniques. Students then created their own characters. I got a signed copy for my collection. Have you hosted an author visit before? Read more… →

Interview with MazeToons artist Joe Wos

By Marcia Beckett | January 21, 2018 - 7:18 pm |July 5, 2024 all grades, artists, contemporary artists, drawing, lines

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Cartoon maze by artist Joe Wos featuring characters navigating paths, starting with a boy in a yellow shirt and ending at "The Doctor is In" booth. This MazeToons creation invites you to embark on a whimsical adventure.

I have a treat for you today! While I was researching ideas for a maze art project, I came across some really intriguing and fun mazes by an artist name Joe Wos. I am totally in love with the creativity, fun and artistry of these mazes. Joe has made a career out of his illustrated comic mazes, which he calls MazeToons. Joe agreed to be interviewed for my blog. Here is the interview. 1. Tell us about yourself. How did … Read more… →