Sunday, December 24, 2023

Puss 'N Boots 1994



My first attempt at illustrating a childrens' book. Geezz..almost 30 years ago. Here are a few pages.
For the main character's design I started out by drawing my own cat, and went from there. 
The publisher was Steve Fiott who at the time put out Storyboard Magazine.

The illustrations are felt pen and Magic Markers.

Merry Christmas!












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13 comments:

  1. Nicole KlementzDecember 25, 2023 at 12:45 AM

    Danke! :)
    Ihnen ebenfalls ein paar wundervolle Feiertage! :)
    Wenn dieser Post nicht ein schönes Geschenk! :)
    Am besten gefällt mir die Illustration des Löwen. Für meinen Geschmak unglaublich ausdrucksstark! :)
    Ich wünsche besonders den Menschen alles Gute, die einen Koffer packen mussten, um aus der Not heraus, vielleicht sogar für immer, oder einfach nur um ihre Lieben zu besuchen, ihr zu Hause verlassen! Ihnen alles, alles Gute auf ihre Reise und auf ihren Weg in die Zukunft! :)

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    1. Nicole KlementzDecember 26, 2023 at 11:47 AM

      Wenn dieser Post nicht ein schönes Geschenk "ist", meine ich :)

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  2. Mike PelenskyDecember 25, 2023 at 9:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing Andreas!
    Merry Christmas to you as well! :)

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  3. Jordan BriskinDecember 25, 2023 at 10:44 PM

    I didn't know you attempted to illustrate a storybook! Excellent work, as usual.

    (Incidentally, I noticed how similar to Scar the ogre looks in his lion form. Definitely a subconscious influence, I can tell.)

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  4. PaxtonDecember 26, 2023 at 9:36 AM

    Wow these are exquisite! The use of the medium, the designs, all beautiful, but what's most captivating are the striking compositions of each piece!! So well composed! What a visual treat, thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas! Btw, is the book available to purchase anywhere?

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  5. ElijahDecember 26, 2023 at 2:45 PM

    You gotta put this book and A Different Stripe back out there! I got two of your books already...Nine Old Men and Jungle Book.

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  6. MarkoDecember 28, 2023 at 1:24 PM

    That lion looks familiar... ;)

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  7. Michael GuarinoDecember 30, 2023 at 7:54 AM

    I bet Milt Kahl & "Jane" would be mighty impressed with the illustration of the future Lord Marquis of Carabos sitting beneath that tree branch, Andreas.
    [For anyone wanting a copy of Andreas' book, it's available on eBay ---but you'll have to outbid me]......

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    1. Andreas DejaJanuary 3, 2024 at 1:09 AM

      Hahaha...I swear the similarity to Milt's sketch is coincidental. His drawing of Philip is WAY better...

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    2. Michael GuarinoJanuary 3, 2024 at 6:43 AM

      I kinda think Milt would have considered the chin -in -hand pose an upgrade. It's moodier.
      Anyway, I'll be in a better position to judge soon ---I won the auction [105 euros ---plus shipping]....

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  8. paulJanuary 1, 2024 at 2:41 PM

    Hey, Andreas, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you. Say, great work on your Puss in Boots book illustrations, but in my opinion, I think these illustrations would serve as a greatest idea for your next tradigital (traditional + digital) drawn animated featurette, to help top your popularity or success of Mushka. Blessings to you and your family and friends for a happy, healthy, and bright new year.

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  9. FabrizioJanuary 3, 2024 at 10:08 AM

    I want it!!!

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  10. Mister TwisterJanuary 14, 2024 at 4:50 AM

    Wait, you were an artist this whole time?? Thought you were just a historian. Will get this book if I could (without overspending).

    By the way, "secret of nimh" tag is broken. One of your posts does not show up when you search using the tag.

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