A
SCBWI
DAY
WITH
JOHN
SHELLEY
For those who illustrate, or want to illustrate, for children and young adults. 2007 May 26 Saturday at the British Council, 10th Floor Taipan Place,Emerald Avenue, Pasig City
“Wonderful, wonderful speaker. John Shelley rocks!” (Jill Arwen Posadas)
Below, left to right : British Council Director Andrew Picken giving the Welcome Remarks, SCBWI Regional Advisor Beaulah Taguiwalo standing by to introduce the SCBWI and John Shelley, Assistant Regional Advisor Dominique Torres (Nikki) manning the sign-up table (seated, extreme right). More pictures, and more participants’ comments, below. (Photos by Mark Taguiwalo).
Below : John’s slideshow, starting with his British roots and background.
Below : Display of John’s books.
Below : John and rapt listeners during the portfolio critique - (left to right) Beaulah, Liza, Nikki, Pepper, and Neni (seated).
More pictures below, top to bottom : Karina engrossed in a quiet corner. John with St. Benilde students. John with his sketchbook, and with Robert. Various other shots taken during the character and story development session and the portfolio critiques.
Below : Myrha hands John a gift from the British Council - a British Council bear!
We asked people what they liked best about the event, here’s what they said:
“Everything. It was very well planned and executed. Wonderful, wonderful speaker. John Shelley rocks!” (Jill Arwen Posadas)
“The portfolio critique was one of the highlights, whether it was shared or [just] my own. We learned so much!” (Mariel Vera Go)
“Interesting presentation - history of children’s illustrations; the venue; the hands-0n workshop session.” (Neni Sta. Romana Cruz)
“I enjoyed the whole event! The lecture part was very informative. The activity/workshop part was challenging - an effective way to get illustrators to create/write their own stories. The portfolio review was also very helpful - wonderful insights!” (Liza Flores)
“John Shelley was very obliging, and it was an honor to meet him.” (Christina Torres)
“The discussion of British illustration history… the best! I suddenly developed a fascination for ‘old style’ illustration.” (Wilford Almoro)
“The workshop gave me a clearer idea of the creative process that goes into illustrating and writing a children’s book. I’m a total newbie in the field, and I am leaving the workshop totally inspired. Totally worth the time and the trip!” (Monette Olivera Pangan)
“The challenge of putting together a storyboard was an adventure for me. The personal history plus illustrators history was an extreme delight. I appreciate what the organizers put together for this workshop. Thank you!” (Teresita Mapua)
About John Shelley
Born in Birmingham (UK) and now based in Tokyo, John Shelley is a widely published artist. He works internationally for publishers in both East and West and has knowledge and experience about illustration in Europe and Japan. He studied at Bournville School of Art, then illustration at Manchester Polytechnic under children’s illustrator Tony Ross. He worked freelance in London from 1983, then moved to Tokyo in 1987 where he became established for commercial illustration. He also continued with children’s books. In fact, his first major picture book “The Secret in the Matchbox” (1988) was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award and received a Parent’s Choice Award in the US. His publishers include Tokuma Shoten, Hyoronsha, Fukuinkan Shoten, Front Street, Scholastic, Andersen Press, and others. He is a member of JAGDA (Japan Graphic Designer’s Association), PBAA (Picture Book Artists Association), and is a Board member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Visit his website at http://www.jshelley.com
* Meet John Shelley http://www.jshelley.com/prof.html
* John’s children’s books http://www.jshelley.com/child.html
* John’s other artwork http://www.childrensillustrators.com/illustrator.cgi/John
* John’s homepage http://www.jshelley.com
Organizers : SCBWI Philasia
* Beaulah Taguiwalo, SCBWI Regional Advisor
0917-787-4956 or beaulah.taguiwalo@yahoo.com
* Dominique Torres (Nikki), SCBWI Asst. Regional Advisor
0917-667-1267 or nikkigtorres@yahoo.com
The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) was formed in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles based writers for children. It is the only international organization that offers a variety of services for people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature. There are currently more than 19,000 members in over 70 regions worldwide, making it the largest children’s writing & illustrating organization in the world. More about the SCBWI at http://www.scbwi.org
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