Once upon a time- Arthur Rackham (november)

**artbyjune** · #1 10-31-2009, 03:07 AM

Hi everyone. Welcome to the children's illustrators project for November 09.

This month's artist is Arthur Rackham. For all you folks who like the faery realm!!

Arthur Rackham (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Rackham

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Arthur_Rackham

http://www.bpib.com/illustrat/rackham.htm

We can copy his work, or do something 'in the style of', or maybe a new illustration to one of the stories he illustrated.

Looking forwad to seeing the art!

**artbyjune** · #2 10-31-2009, 03:09 AM

**gakinme** · #3 10-31-2009, 07:22 PM

Oh, I didn't know it was him who did Alice in the Wonderland and Wind in the Willows. He has such superb drawings! Will definitely give it a try. I'm glad this is a month long thread and not 2 weeks thread. Thank you, June, for the intro.

InkyEss · #4 11-01-2009, 05:06 AM

Wonderful illustrations - can't wait to give it a try!

**azulparsnip** · #5 11-01-2009, 01:14 PM

Rackham rocks,

InkyEss · #6 11-01-2009, 04:05 PM

Here's my first attempt at an Arthur Rackham - of course, being a Teddy-fanatic it had to be the Three Bears for me!

**artbyjune** · #7 11-01-2009, 06:34 PM

Hi Inky, that is a terrific bear study.

I like Rackham's animal work too. And then the little elves and pixies are good. I think he will be fun to study.

**azulparsnip** · #8 11-02-2009, 04:05 PM

Nice on Inky -
I was not paying attention and papa bears hands were not table level so I sketched in another chair.

InkyEss · #9 11-02-2009, 06:18 PM

Lovely bears, Robin and great background paintings too!

**gakinme** · #10 11-02-2009, 09:08 PM

Very nice yellows, Inky. Your mama and papa bear are so contented compared to Robin's bears who look a bit shocked at the table manners of baby bear. Robin, great color combos! Inky, like the volume you gave to your bears too.

**trafford** · #11 11-03-2009, 07:31 AM

Love all the bears and the pictures behind them. What a wonderful illustrator. Here's another link: http://rackham.artpassions.net/

**trafford** · #12 11-04-2009, 01:12 PM

and YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vtgef5aSyE

**artbyjune** · #13 11-07-2009, 02:36 AM

Nice work Robin.

I must go and visit utube. Its a great art resource!!

**artbyjune** · #14 11-28-2009, 10:51 AM

Just made it before the end of the month....here's my Rackham study...from the Alice books...mock turtle crying.

6 by 8 ins, acrylic inks, on paper.

I like his style of artwork.

LGHumphrey · #15 11-28-2009, 02:45 PM

Inky, Robin, June, your contributions this month are inspiring.

Salute to our Partners