Samples: Highlights Magazine
I am behind on posting some samples of illustrations I did for Highlights magazine this year. Short story is that I get my samples sent to Texas so there’s usually a delay to my actually seeing the printed pieces. Anyhoo, below are two spreads and a spot. Thanks Highlights! You’re always a pleasure to work for!
Below: Danny and the Triangle (June ‘09)– A little boy’s excursion into playing percussion instruments and drums.
Below: The King of Halloween (Oct ‘09). A boy has a “serious Halloween problem”; his friends have already taken all the normal costumes. He therefore has to come up with something. Hmmm…What will he be..?
(Addendum: After receiving a lovely comment by the author of “The King of Halloween”, Tina Connolly, I noted that on her blog she has an entry posting her response when she found out (and saw) that her story had been published in Highlights. It’s interesting to hear the author’s view on seeing their piece in print!)
Below: Your Best Self (Nov ‘09)–Every issue of Highlights magazine has a YBS spot, an encouragement to be kind and good to your fellow human beings. In this case, share your cookie!
All images (c) Highlights For Children.
Tags: cartoon, children, comics, cookie, costume, drums, halloween, Highlights for Childrean, kids, magazine, paula becker, percussioin, share, spread
November 19th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Highlights is lucky to have you, Paula! These pieces are super…cheerful colours, great detailing, and as always, wonderful facial expressions! I love detail, and even in your simpler illustrations, you offer so much. Well done!
Funny, I just left a comment to you on FB, concerning a Highlights PB siting while at the doc’s office!
November 19th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I love it when Liv and I find one of your illos in Highlights!!!
November 19th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
dittos! Great work!
November 19th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
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November 19th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
These are all fantastic! By the way, love the blog banner….lots of nice patterns and colors!
November 19th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Wow! Those crowd scenes are awesome! It takes a special gift to do those.
I like how it’s all so lively.
:0)
November 19th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Way to go Paula! Your work is always such a delight.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Oh, thank, guys! You’re very kind!
Debbie: Thanks and neat that you spotted my work in an issue you saw at the doctor’s office! It’s a game now, I see!
Roberta: Very cool that you look in them to find people you know! I do that too.
Julissa: Thanks for the kudos on the blog banner. It was fun to do!
John: Crowd scenes are tough, but I like doing ‘em! Thanks!
Heather: Thank you!
Doug: Merci, my friend!
November 20th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Paula, what’s strange is that I’d just glanced at this female doc and thought of you, as she very much resembles you. Moments later, I opened the Highlights magazine, and there you were!! Was half expecting you to walk into the office next…you never know!?
November 20th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Deb: Wow..That is kind of wierd… : )
December 7th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Hi! Just wanted to say thanks for the lovely illo for The King of Halloween! I was thrilled by how cute and fun it was.
Tina
December 9th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
You wrote a cute story, Tina! I’m so glad you like how it all turned out. I was most happy to be able to add my illustrations to it!