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Enchanting Literature Art

Karen Watson's 'Drawn From Words Series' is Classically Illustrate

— September 5, 2011 — Life-Stages
Drawn From Words is not only the title of a soon to be released book of children’s illustrations, it is also the name of an art exhibition that will showcase these stunningly classic works. From ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to ‘Hansel and Gretel’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ the Drawn From Words book and exhibition once again brings to life this timeless tales in a way that the original storytellers would be proud of.

Illustrated by Karen Watson, who recently quit her day job as a VFX compositor for film and television, the Drawn From Words book and exhibition displays her primarily self-taught skills. Yet more than that, Watson states, “My goal has been to find that special story, something enchanting and magical. So, I decided to do 15 illustrations based on the classical children’s books.”
Trend Themes
1. Classic Literature Art - There is an opportunity to create more art exhibitions and book illustrations based on timeless classic stories that could appeal to a broader audience.
2. Self-taught Skills Showcase - Encouraging and showcasing primarily self-taught art skills could lead to a new era of artistic exploration and innovation.
3. Enchanting Storytelling Art - Creating enchanting and magical art based on stories could revolutionize how artists market their work to both children and adults.
Industry Implications
1. Art Exhibition Industry - The art exhibition sector could capitalize on a demand for more illustrations and art based on classic children's books, attracting a diverse range of attendees.
2. Book Illustration Industry - There exists an opportunity for the book illustration industry to expand their portfolio and seek unconventional illustrators to create drawings for various book genres.
3. Self-taught Artist Industry - Art schools could learn from the success of self-taught illustrators like Karen Watson and find new ways to encourage and mentor budding artists towards achieving their artistic goals.
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