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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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Happy Weekend! Color proofs for issue #7: Black and White are in! 🐧🐚🐼🐦 🍙🖤❕This issue is at the printer and we are finalizing last touches before it is printed, cut, bound, and sent to all you subscribers. Don’t forget to pre-order your copy or renew your subscription if you haven’t already (link in profile). Featuring cover art by + interview with children’s book artist and writer @rebeccagreenillustration . Swipe to see a glimpse of some interiors including an interview with @paulmadonnastudio, original story by @basakagaoglu, Literary Giants and their Pets by @ehaidle, art activities by @clur_astroid, essay by @oharasisters, comics by @siminascribbles and @theloniousgrimm ...all amongst a packed 64 pages of inspiring art, stories, interviews, comics, DIY, book reviews, art supply recs, and activities for you and your creative kiddos. 😊🤗🖤💫 . . . #issue7 #illustoria #blackandwhite #indiemag #kidlit #kidsmag #art #diy #rebeccagreen #coverart #makingamag #process #artists #writers #makers #creativity
A beautiful space at @avionclothier , one of our most favorite stockists. 🖤 You’ll find Illustoria Mag among all the lovely curated goods for little ones, as well as gorgeous attire by Avion, and the best home goods to treat the entire family to. This collection of paintings of houses by @addiejuell are just divine...and so inspiring as we begin to work on The Home Issue. Thank you @avionclothier for sharing our mag in your amazing space and all your support. 🙏💙💫 #illustoria #stockists #avionclothier #home #atwatervillage #inspiration
This morning we would like to say “Welcome!” 💙 to our new followers and “Hello, and thank you!” 👋 🙏to our loyal readers and fellow lovers of creativity. Art by @basakagaoglu for our upcoming issue #7: Black & White ! For those of you who have been following along our journey, you know that our mission is to inspire creativity in ALL. Whether you are an artist or writer interested in kids’ lit; a parent passionate about exploring the possibilities of art, stories, and DIY with your kids; a librarian, teacher, bookseller, student, or maker excited to learn about the behind-the-scenes process of fellow artists and makers...this print magazine is dedicated to you. It takes a village to accomplish meaningful work, and we are excited to be going to print on Issue 7 today thanks to the support of our amazing (and growing!) community. Thank you for being here and for being a part of our world building! . . Read the “Not So Black-and-White Party” by @basakagaoglu in this issue and Basak’s adorably illustrated Q&Artist interview with us. 💕 #illustoria #issue7 #blackandwhite #basakagaoglu #art #artists #creativity #inspiration #community
HUGE GIVEAWAY!!! @sakuraofamerica has teamed up with us to share some of our can’t-live-without art supplies! 🖌🖊💫💫💫💫 You’ll receive: Pigma brush pens—perfect for handlettering and line work. Pigma Microns—the go-to pen for letter writing, drafting, doodling, and drawing details. (It’s a staple in our home and studio!) Gelly Roll Moonlights—a joy to use and an absolute winner with the kids (try them over black paper for a real pop). Pen-Touch paint markers in an assortment of colors and shiny metallics—for use on all types of surfaces that will satisfy your art-making and crafting needs. PLUS! You’ll also get issues 5 and 6 of Illustoria. (As if a whole new set of art supplies wasn’t enough to ignite your creativity juices. 👍) Issue 5 Motion features the rad creators of Rad Women Worldwide and Issue 6 Symbols features cult artist Yuko Higuchi. AND!! An original drawing by our very own @clur_astroid to display in your studio, home, or kid’s room for instant creativity inspiration. — . . . To enter: -Like this post -Follow @illustoria_mag and @sakuraofamerica if you don’t already -Tag a friend or two you think will love art supplies and the ultimate creativity mag for kids . . Giveaway ends 7/17 at 3pm PT. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. Open to US and CAN only. Thanks to @sakuraofamerica for being a sponsor of our mag and for hosting us this week on their feed! We were so happy to share the process of some of our staff and star contributors: @ehaidle, @paulducoudray , @caseformaking, @lindsayvictorialee, @clur_astroid ! #giveaway #sakuraofamerica #illustoria #creativity #artsupplies #pigma #micron #gellyrollpens #pentouch #motion #symbols #creativekids #makeart #becreative
Our lovely pub assistant @clur_astroid, an amazing artist, is over at @sakuraofamerica today talking about her process using some of her fav Pigma Brushes and Micron pens to make art for the mag. Check it out and her Stories about her process, and check back in tomorrow for a BIG @sakuraofamerica + @illustoria_mag giveaway !!! Here’s Claire with the coloring spread she created for Illustoria issue #2: Canvas 🖊🖌 💚🧡 #illustoria #issue2 #coloring #sakuraofamerica #artsupplies
Day 3 of our @sakuraofamerica takeover; with @lindsayvictorialee! We’re lucky enough to call the amazingly talented Lindsay a regular contributor to our mag. Check out her Stories on the Sakura feed and make sure to check back in on day 5 of our takeover for a big giveaway of some of our fav art supplies! Repost @sakuraofamerica ・・・ Hey 👋Sakura! I’m @lindsayvictorialee , I’m an illustrator and regular contributor to @illustoria_mag and I work closely with @caseformaking in San Francisco ✨ I’ll be doing a little studio tour in stories today showing you how drawings like this using my @sakuraofamerica products get used in my paintings, hope you follow along! . . . #PigmaMicron #SakuraofAmerica #illustration #caseformaking #sanfrancisco #nature
It’s day 2 of our takeover at @sakuraofamerica! Today featuring @caseformaking! Head over to the Sakura feed to see amazing Stories and pro tips from the one and only Alexis at Case for Making. 🖤🖊🙌 . Repost @sakuraofamerica Hello! We’re @caseformaking a small art supply shop located in the Outer Sunset in San Fran-cisco! We are frequent collaborators with @illustoria_mag and also huge fans of @sakuraofamerica ! We’re excited to be posting here today with a project using our favorite @sakuraofamerica pens alongside some of our products so definitely check out the stories and follow along to see what we’ve been up to! #caseformaking #studiosupplies #caseformakingprocess
Hey, hey! Follow along our takeover of @sakuraofamerica this week! Our staff and a few regular contributing artists to @illustoria_mag share their techniques creating art using some of their favorite Sakura supplies. You’ll find great tips and some fabulous Stories where you get to see our artists in action. 🖌🖊🖋💙💫🖤 Check in on Friday for a big giveaway on our very own feed! And a million thanks to @sakuraofamerica for all their support of our creative mag for kids ever since we launched two years ago. 🙏🙌😘 . . . Repost @sakuraofamerica Hello! I’m Elizabeth Haidle, a freelance illustrator/designer and the creative director of Illustoria. Today I’m sharing a sketchbook snapshot of some character designs. I often like to sketch roughs onto a grey- or beige-toned paper, then add the darks + lights with brush pens & Gelly Roll pens for finishing details. Speech bubbles are great for either saying whatever’s on your mind, quoting famous people, or making an otherwise-dull-situation wacky or fun! (Images made with these:) Gelly Roll - white Pigma MB - black Koi - Coloring Brush Pen, water-based, Pink @ehaidle @illustoria_mag #characterdesign #gellyroll #pigma #koibrushpen #sakuraofamerica #illustoriamag
Excited to be heading into the weekend! Art by @rebeccagreenillustration from "Folklore," The Crane Wives album cover. We interview the amazing Becca in our upcoming issue 7 Black & White. She also illustrated the stunning cover for this issue! Learn about her routines as an artist, her favorite tools, making picture books from start to finish, and her advice to her younger self.... Stay tuned for more sneak peeks from his packed, beautiful issue which is sure to inspire you and your creative kids to dream and make all day. #rebeccagreen #favartists #illustoria #interviews #forcreativekids #kidlit #kidsmag #issue7

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