Holly Main - Comic & Illustration Blog

Happy Halloween Everyone! Hope you have a fun and safe evening! - - - - - - - - -

Finally time to move on to a new sketchbook and wanted to start it off right…  I choose Goats in Trees. I'm unsure the original source of these pictures but gotta love these goats from Morocco... *** For more Amazing Goats, click HERE

Capturing Imagination: The Art of Storytelling An exhibit of children's book artwork   by CANSCAIP illustrators I had the opportunity to go check out CANSCAIP's Capturing Imagination Art Exhibition and, I must say, they did a fantastic job. So many amazing illustrations, some of my childhood favourites, as well as emerging talent... I could have spent hours absorbing in each piece. Super Pom and Merret the Ferret got the pleasure of hanging out with so many other wonderful children's book characters and it is such an honour to be a part of the show. For those who were unable to see the exhibition at Humber's L Space Gallery, you're in luck!... Capturing Imagination: The Art of Storytelling   will be travelling  to the   Toronto International Book Fair  November 13 - 16 METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE (N. Building) For more information visit  www.torontobookfair.ca  Hope to see you there!

Last weekend I took part in CANSCAIP 's annual conference, Packaging Your Imagination. Each year, CANSCAIP puts together a wonderful conference, bringing together amazing speakers for a full day of inspiration and this year was no exception. With Welcome Address by Teresa Toten , Sessions with Cybele Young , Ashley Spires , and Holly Kent , as well as a great keynote by Susin Nielsen , I had such a great time. Artwork by Cybele Young.  Please visit www.cybeleyoung.ca to see more! Artwork by Ashley Spires. Please visit www.ashleyspires.com to see more Binky the Space Cat! I always like to buy a book from one of the speakers I see. This year I got a bit carried away… :) - - - - -  Congrats to CANSCAIP for a wonderful 30th year of PYI!

The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers (CANSCAIP)  in partnership with Humber College School of Creative and Performing Arts, are pleased to present … Capturing Imagination: The Art of Storytelling An exhibit of children's book artwork   by CANSCAIP illustrators Capturing Imagination: The Art of Storytelling is a celebration of contemporary and classic Canadian children's book illustration.  The exhibition features artwork including preliminary sketches for a behind-the-scenes looks at the creative process, showcasing a range of seasoned professionals and emerging artists I am proud to announce that I will be taking part again this year with three works with my beloved Super Pom and Merret the Ferret. Be sure to come check out this terrific show for art lovers and book lovers of all ages. Capturing Imagination: The Art of Storytelling   is open to the public  October 1 to 17 Monday to Friday, 10:00a