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A Good Children's Story

February 09, 2016 by Joanne Chan

We at ILLUSTORIA couldn't agree more with the message of this quote. Our aim is to share stories, art, comics, interviews, book reviews, music playlists, and activities that can be equally enjoyed by kids and the young at heart. 

This lovely illustration is by the talented Elizabeth Haidle, our extraordinary creative director. Visit her at ehaidle.com. 

February 09, 2016 /Joanne Chan
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Honored and humbled to have an interview on @handmadecharlotte today, and the chance to reflect on how Illustoria has changed since it launched, the best part about running an indie mag, and some of our challenges, goals, creative processes, and dreams. Handmade Charlotte rocks—their site is a rich resource of DIY activities, recipes, arts and crafts projects, and design inspiration that is super family friendly, and was named a Top 50 Design Blogs for Moms by Babble.com. 👏👏 Head over to their site for the interview. (Link in profile.) Thank you, Rachel and Kathleen, for the amazing opportunity! 🙏😘💙 Portrait photo by @melissakaseman ; Mag photo by @handmadecharlotte #illustoria #indiemags #makingamagazine #print #interview #handmadecharlotte #creativeprocess
#inktober prompt! Here, fav contributor @caseformaking uses an assortment of Sakura pens on Case for Making watercolor grid paper. Use different nib sizes and brush markers to create the loveliest designs with just a few simple marks, and create endless variations of your own unique patterns. 🖊🖤🖌 Bonus: add watercolor over your drawing for a dazzling splash of color and an instant dash of style. 🌈🎨 📷 and artwork by: @caseformaking 〰️〰️〰️〰️plus: today, 10/16, @sakuraofamerica is hosting an Inktober drawing event in Alameda. Don’t miss it! Head to their page for details. #sakuraofamerica #inktober #drawingprompt #studiosupplies #cfmprocess #micronpens #pigmapens #gellyrollpens #cfm #cfmwatercolors #illustoria #inspiration #process
H”i”! So amazed to discover the work of @blockshoptextiles and the coincidence that their latest print is so reminiscent of our “i” icon! We admire handmade, artisanal objects made with passion, skill, patience, and care. If you don’t already know of @blockshoptextiles their designs are divine. 〰️🖤〰️Thanks @shelley_illustration for spotting and sharing. And credit to @ehaidle for Illustoria’s own “i” and logo. 😘❤️ #Repost @blockshoptextiles ・・・ Hℹ️ℹ️ℹ️ wondering if u need a krazy kewl bolster pillow for ur 🛌??
📘💙Surprise Sunday💙📘 An entire box of previously SOLD OUT @illustoria_mag Issue #2: Canvas copies were discovered at our warehouse 🙈, so grab these rare mags while you can! To celebrate, we’re sharing our fav activity from Issue #2... #DIY Custom Kicks 👟 It’s the perfect weekend activity for kids and grownups. 😗Link in bio for instrux! 🌀 . Art by @ehaidle 💙#diy #issue2 #illustoria #canvas #shoes #customizedshoes
We are at #openatelier in The Hague, Netherlands! 🧡🌏💫 Thanks to @yufrukt, who has contributed to three issues of Illustoria including the cover art for issue # 5: Motion. We discovered Yuliya here on Instagram and couldn’t be more happy to have made this connection with someone who is now one of our fav creative people working and making art all the way across the world. Honored to be among all the lovely pieces here in this beautiful studio space. 😍😘🙏 Photo: @yufrukt
On #WorldMentalHeathDay we at @illustoria_mag hope you can remember it’s (1) it’s ok to feel sad, angry, overwhelmed or just plain blue and that (2) when times get tough, sometimes a hug is the best medicine. Art by @sea.lake featured in Issue #7: Black and White, see more via link in bio. 🌀 . #Repost @sea.lake ・・・ I’ve got a limited run of these now up in my online shop (20 total). $25 + $5 shipping *•* A hug a day keeps the blues away. . #illustoria #mentalheath #issue7 #hugs #friends #support #blackandwhite
Happy #Inktober from @illustoria_mag! 🖊 Here's an 〰️exclusive〰️ drawing (and writing!) #Inktober PROMPT straight from the pages of Issue #7: Black & White to get your pens scribbling and your creativity fired up 👁🗨 art by @kellycolchin 🖤⠀ ⠀ Where does the path lead? Draw the next scene in the story, or write a few sentences about what comes next. For more #Inktober inspiration, plus activities, comics, and DIYs, check out Issue #7: Black & White, available via link in bio. 🐼 #illustoria #issue7 #DIY #drawingprompt #writingprompts #inktober ⠀ ⠀
Aw, shucks. So many great reviews pouring in! Big thanks to librarians, book reviewers, indie shops, and all you readers who have sent us a shout out about the mag. We’ve compiled just a few of the kind words on our blog today (link in profile). . . . A few of our fav blurbs include: . . ”It is a keeper of a magazine, one that you want to happily save and re-read. Illustoria is a special delight...perfect for other children’s librarians!” —Michelle, Fab Book Reviews . . “I love the magazine as do my two daughters and we consider issue #4 the most perfect magazine ever printed. We frequently browse through it and always, always find something new and inspiring in it. Almost as if something essential in the universe aligned perfectly and as a result produced that magazine.” —Illustoria subscriber . . “Though I've already seen a few other issues I still gasped when I opened this one (Issue 7: Black & White).... What a unique and creative way to showcase new and talented illustrators....” —Mel Schuit, Let’s Talk Picture Books @spiky_penelope . . #illustoria #reviews #accolades #press #gratitude #thankyou !!! Thank You art by @clur_astroid
“Spread” the 💙...and the news! Back issues are selling out quick. We are all sold out of issues 1, 2, and 4. Running super low on issue 3. Get your copies of our beautiful back issues before they’re all gone! Each issue is packed with original stories, art, interviews, essays, DIY crafts, activities, and more. #illustoria #indiemags #kidlit #kidsmagazine #comics #stories #art #diy #interviews #illustratedstorytelling

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