![]() ![]() The same day, surly, couldn’t-care-less-about-clothes John also decides to compete, hoping he can finesse his have-nothing circumstances into a chance to pursue his real passion, metalwork. Avid clothing designer and fashionista Charlie has always loved the possibilities of fashion, and when she sees an ad for a scholarship to Nanaimo’s private arts school, she’s determined to compete. (Penguin, 305 pages, $21.99, ages 12 and up)Ĭlothing has always been a big feature in Juby’s writing: here it’s the focal point. ![]() Definitely a potential source of summer-long entertainment. Good for doodlers, would-be cartoonists and anyone with a fistful of markers and a sense a humour. This makes for an hilariously strange, wonderful picture book, but it’s also an explosively inventive, kid-respecting guide by an experienced artist for those who are just beginning. “Flibberty-whippets,” the “glopple,” a vampire potato and a gallery of “imaginary friends” get full play. Then we view pages and pages of vibrantly coloured, wacky creatures, plants, worm slippers and even a fart festival. ![]() Ridiculous ideas, crazy ideas, bizarre ideas. ![]() I let out all the ideas that are bouncing about in my head. I give myself the right to fail, to mess up, to create ugly drawings. In part she gives tips to artists (four points of advice: draw! make mistakes! don’t get discouraged! practice!) but mostly, she shows how accessible and fun drawing can be. Gravel’s nutty imagination and humour are vitally apparent in this version of her personal sketchbook. ![]()
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