Janee Trasler, author and illustrator of many books for children, says she thoroughly enjoys her job. And it definitely shows! Whether spending time with Janee in person, or reading one of her books, get ready to giggle! Of her latest book, Caveman, A B.C. Story, Kirkus says - “F stands for FUN here.” I couldn’t agree more! Her delightful characters painted in rich vibrant colors and their antics will have you rolling! Janee has written and illustrated books for Scholastic, Sterling, Little Brown & Company, Random House, Houghton Mifflin, and more. Her whimsical illustrations have also appeared in magazines, newspapers, billboards, cartoons, and products. Here’s what Janee has to say on using technology in her work.
What percentage of your illustration process relies on technology? 100% relies on technology. From thumbnails to finished art—I do everything on the computer.
What applications do you use? Corel Painter, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Flash.
What digital tool would you never want to do without? Wacom.
What is your favorite aspect of using technology in illustration? The undo command. It gives me the freedom to experiment with no fear. I also love that I can keep iterative versions along the way.
What projects in the children’s market are you currently working on and how do you plan to incorporate technology? I have two book dummies going right now. Both will be completed 100% on the computer. I’m also learning Action Script to improve my Flash skills.
Thank you, Janee! To view more of Janee’s work check out her website and blog.
