Digital Cricket

January 10, 2013January 12, 2013 | stepheningram

Created the sketching in sketchbook pro. Took the sketch into Corel Painter. Added color.

Just an idea for a character in a children’s book.

Runner up Tomie dePaola award

January 8, 2013February 8, 2014 | stepheningram

This picture was a runner up for the 2013 Tomie dePaola award from SCBWI.

Here is the quote from Tomie dePaola:

“Stephen Ingram’s illustration from the Yearling was heartbreaking. I can’t imagine the reader not tearing up.”

I am very excited to receive this honor and it was incredibly fun to do the illustration. I used traditional pen and ink and Arches hot press watercolor paper.

SCBWI Boot Camp

January 6, 2013January 10, 2013 | stepheningram

SCBWI Boot Camp with presenter Mary Kole and Anita Nolan.

The workshops were informative and I came away with fresh approaches for my character and story, and hopefully a better pitch.

I found the critique with Ariel Colletti insightful, and I will be taking her advice in shaping my story.

The venue at The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen was great. What an amazing building.

Thanks SCBWI. Great program.

Pen and Ink and Watercolor

January 4, 2013January 10, 2013 | stepheningram

Pen and Ink illustration with watercolor on Arches paper. 12 x 32. Loved doing the background with layers of color to bring out the shapes.

Illustration Magazine

January 1, 2013January 10, 2013 | stepheningram

Illustration magazine is a gorgeous publication concerning American illustration art. If you want to be inspired at any time I suggest you pick up an issue or buy the magazine online.